2010 Lenten Day of Spirituality
 The School of Ministry cordially invites you to attend our second annual Lenten Day of Spirituality, March 13, 2010, at the University of Dallas. This community gathering will offer an English program that will feature keynote addresses and breakout sessions and a Spanish program that will also feature a keynote speaker followed by three sessions about Lent, Bible and Catechesis. This event is sponsored by the School of Ministry and is open to the general public.
The Lenten Day of Spirituality is dedicated to all those interested in sharing their Lenten spiritual journey with one another and the faculty of the School of Ministry.
The keynote speaker for the English program will be Rev. Donald Senior, C.P., President of Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, and member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. His talk is entitled "Preaching the Sacred Triduum."
The keynote speaker for the Spanish program will be Dr. Ricardo Ernesto Grzona. Dr. Grzona who holds a doctorate in Catechetics, will also present three sessions.
For infromation in Spanish please click here.
Para información en español por favor oprima aquí.
Early registration is $30.00 (extended) ends Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Registration at the door is $50.00
The registration fee includes lunch in the Haggar University Center cafeteria at the university campus.
For directions to the Uiversity of Dallas, please click here.
Two ways to register:
Register with credit card payment, please click here.
Register with payment by check, please click here. (if selecting this option, please note that registration is not complete until payment is received by the School of Ministry)
Persons with disabilities needing special assistance to attend should contact the ADA coordinator at 972-721-5382 at least 72 hours before the event. The University will provide reasonable accommodation to those requesting assistance.
Here is a view of the schedule for the day:
Registration starts at: 9:00 a.m. in Haggar University Center foyer
Name badge, program booklet and meal ticket will be distributed. At the door registration ($50.00) will also be processed.
Opening Prayer: 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in Lynch Auditorium (English)
Opening Prayer: 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in Art History Auditorium (Spanish)
Keynote Address, "Preaching the Sacred Triduum" by Fr. Donald Senior in Lynch Auditorium
Keynote Address for Spanish program by: Dr. Ricardo Ernesto Grzona. After his keynote address, Dr. Grzona will present three sessions about Lent, Bible and Catechesis all in the Art History Auditorium.
After the keynote address by Fr. Senior, there will be one morning and two afternoon sessions, each one hour long and each breakout session will offer four topic choices. Seat access to each breakout session is on a first come basis so please plan ahead and get to your preferred session as quick as possible.
Morning Session: 11:30 - 12:30
Speakers and Topics:
LUNCH: 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Haggar University Center cafeteria
Afternoon Session I: 2:15 - 3:15
Speakers and Topics:
Dr. Dan Luby: The Rites and Symbols of Easter: Source for Preachers and Catechists (brief summary)
Sr. Dorothy Jonaitis, OP: Spirituality of the Exodus story (brief summary)
Dr. Howard Cohen: Whatever you wanted to know about Jews but were afraid to ask
Bruce Baumann: Living in the Lenten Spirit: Prayers and Practices for Busy Parish Families (brief summary)
Afternoon Session II: 3:30 - 4:30
Speakers and Topics:
Dr. Marti Jewell: Living the Paschal Mystery (brief summary
Sr. Dorothy Jonaitis, OP: Themes of Acts of the Apostles for preaching, teaching and praying (brief summary)
Bruce Baumann: Living in the Lenten Spirit: Prayers and Practices for Busy Parish Families
Dr. Howard Cohen: Whatever you wanted to know about Jews but were afraid to ask
All are welcomed to attend the regular scheduled mass in the Church of the Incarnation at 5:00 p.m.
Speaker's bios:
Bruce Baumann:
Bruce Baumann is the Director of Children's and Youth Ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Plano, TX. He has a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Bruce has been involved in professional faith formation ministry for 13 years and enjoys doing workshops and trainings for various parishes and organizations.
Howard Cohen:
Although a dentist by vocation, Dr. Cohen's avocation is Jewish history and tradition. He is also a student of the early Church, the history that surrounds the writing of the Christian Testament, and how the Church emerged from its Jewish roots.
Gene Giuliano: 
Gene Giuliano is one of the co-authors of The College Study Bible, published by St. Mary Press, and The Denver Catholic Biblical School Program, published by Paulist Press. He has over 30 years of experience teaching, including work as a Scripture Instructor for the Catholic Biblical School, and the Catechetical School of the Archdiocese of Denver.
Marti Jewell:
Dr. Marti R. Jewell is an assistant professor of theology in the School of Ministry at the University of Dallas. Previously, as associate director of the National Association for Lay Ministry, she directed the Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project, a five-year study of U.S. parishes and parish leaders.
Jewell, co-author of two books on the findings of the Project: The Changing Face of Church and The Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders, provides keynotes, workshops and lectures on the Project's findings and key ministry issues in the Church. She also works with the areas of formation, education, and training for ministry, and served as an agency director in the Archdiocese of Louisville from 1990 to 2003.
Marti holds a B.A. in mathematics from the University of Dayton; a Master's Degree in theological studies from St. Francis Seminary, School of Pastoral Ministry, Milwaukee; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from The Catholic University of America.
Dorothy Jonaitis, OP, D.Min:
Dr. Dorothy Jonaitis earned the Doctor of Ministry degree in Preaching from Aquinas Institute of Theology but also has Master’s degrees in New Testament Theology and Religious Education. As a result of this broad educational background, Sr. Dorothy has taught all books of both the Old and New Testaments as well as given workshops and days of reflection on biblical topics. She also has been a workshop speaker at major conferences, most notably as a speaker at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Jonaitis is the author of Unmasking Apocalyptic Texts: A Guide to Preaching and Teaching and thus, many of her invitations have addressed this confusing topic caused by fundamentalist interpretations. Before joining the University of Dallas School of Ministry, Dr. Jonaitis taught for the Catholic Biblical School of the Archdiocese of Denver, and at the Preaching Institute sponsored by Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis.
Daniel J. Luby, STD:
Dr. Daniel Luby earned the doctorate in Spiritual Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, where he also earned the Licentiate in Sacred Theology. Dr. Luby was the long-time Director of the Office of Adult Formation, and most recently the Director of the Division of Christian Formation, for the Diocese of Fort Worth. Since 2007, he has held the endowed Tschoepe Chair of Homiletics.
Brian Schmisek:
Dr. Brian Schmisek was named the founding dean of the School of Ministry in October 2007. Schmisek had been the director of the School of Ministry (formerly the Institute of Religious and Pastoral Studies) for the past five years.
Schmisek earned the doctorate in biblical studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He also holds master's degrees in classics from The University of Mississippi, and theology from The Catholic University of America. In addition to his teaching role at the School of Ministry, he has provided overall leadership for the faculty and staff for the last five years. He has extensive administrative experience with Church dioceses, having served as the director of the Greco Institute for the Diocese of Shreveport, La., and as the pastoral assistant at Christ the King Parish in Evergreen, Colo. Schmisek also leads the School of Ministry's annual Summer in Rome program.
Topic's brief summary:
Bruce Baumann:
"Living in the Lenten Spirit: Prayers and Practices for Busy Parish Families"
"Come join us as we share ideas on how to make the most of the rich Lenten Season. Parents, Catechists and all others are invited to attend."
Howard Cohen:
"Whatever you wanted to know about Jews but were afraid to ask."
Gene Giuliano:
"He Descended into Hell": A Neglected and Misunderstood Mystery of Our Faith
On Good Friday and Easter we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But generally speaking the day which falls between these two, Holy Saturday, does not carry much weight in our religious lives. Yet, we do in fact acknowledge this day's meaning in the Apostles' Creed every time we say, "he descended into hell"-an article of faith largely forgotten. Let's explore the vital message conveyed by this mystery, which forms the content and celebration of Holy Saturday.
Marti Jewell:
"Living the Paschal Mystery"
Even in the midst of suffering and challenge we are called to find hope as we enter into the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Dorothy Jonaitis, OP, D.Min:
"Themes of Acts of the Apostles for preaching, teaching, and praying"
Acts of the Apostles is used almost exclusively as a second reading in the lectionary during the Easter season. Why? This workshop will explore the themes that make this such a rich book for our own faith experience but also for the community of faith.
Dorothy Jonaitis, OP, D.Min:
"Spirituality of the Exodus story"
Studying, reading, and praying the Book of Exodus can be a faith-filled experience. This workshop will explore themes of this book and how to make it a journey of faith for yourselves, your family, and your community.
Daniel J. Luby, STD:
"The Rites and Symbols of Easter: Source for Preachers and Catechists"
Paschal candle, baptismal water, fresh-faced neophytes --consider how these and other rich, powerful symbols of the Easter liturgies amplify the proclamation of the Good News.
Brian Schmisek:
"Easter with the Beloved Disciple"
The community of the Beloved Disciple had some of its own traditions, for example celebrating Easter on 14 Nisan. In fact, one pope threatened the community members with excommunication if they did not move Easter to the date on which the rest of the Catholic Church celebrated it. In this session we'll learn more about this early community based on the leadership of the Beloved Disciple.
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