Baltimore Schedule of Events

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Thursday, June 11 — 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Andrew Pudewa

SAT High School Essay Intensive Seminar
A one-day seminar for students AND teachers

Focus on SAT Essay & College Application Essays
Cost: $50.00/participant (accompanying adult, $25.00)
Register at www.excellenceinwriting.com

Although this seminar is specifically designed for those who will be taking the SAT or submitting college applications within the next 1-2 years (and especially those teaching such students), it is also useful for general writing practice, tools and tips. It is open to all students, regardless of their experience with IEW courses or materials. A lot of actual writing is done during this six-hour class. The High School Essay Intensive class is an excellent way to get immediate experience and inside tips on how to do your best on the timed, 25 minute response to a prompt required on the new SAT test. Participants will actually write two full essays, carefully study and then apply the College Board evaluation criteria to sample essays, while receiving a detailed booklet of resources and lesson plans for continued practice. Additionally, students will learn special structure and style tools for use in composing the college application "personal essay" an entirely different type of writing task. The complete process will be presented: choosing the question, creating the outline, and polishing a final version. Participants will leave with a clear concept of the task, their own outline for an actual personal essay, and several new tricks and techniques to add to their repertoire.

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Friday, June 12

Time	Location	Speaker	Event Description
9:00 am			Doors Open

9:30 am	Chapel		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

9:30 am to 5:00 pm			Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 am	Session 1 Workshops
	Church	Father Joe Lang	Prayer Between Husband and Wife: The Holy Bond That Keeps You Strong Learn practical ways to pray together from this priest with a unique perspective on marriage, family and the priestly vocation.
	Multipurpose Room 1	Panel	To Do or Not To Do: Discerning the Homeschooling Decision
	Multipurpose Room 2	Bob Taylor	The Three Defining Moments in American History: What We Need To Know! Adults, parents, children, teachers & students of all ages can learn why the study of history is critical especially during these present times.

11:00 am to 12:30 pm	Children's Activities
	Hall
	Classrooms

11:15 am	Session 2 Workshops
	Church	Dr. Patrick Sprankle	Crawling in the Dark? Many young adults who experience times of doubt and confusion in their faith wander around as if in a spiritual darkness. By candidly, clearly and caringly addressing doubting faith, Dr. Sprankle offers light for a young adult's journey.
	Link		Book signing following Dr. Sprankle's talk
	Multipurpose Room 1	Andrew Pudewa	Reaching the Reluctant Writer Many children really do not like to write. Why? This workshop will answer that basic question and teach a specific and successful method of separating the complex process of writing into the smallest possible steps, making it possible for even the most reluctant writer to produce short but complete compositions. He will be proud and motivated to write again. If you remove the problem of what to write, you will be free to help your child learn how to write, using source texts, key word outlines and "dress-up" checklists. Results guaranteed!
	Multipurpose Room 2	Dr. Eulalio Gonzalez	Embracing the Second Call Within Our Marriage Learn how unexpected challenges or sufferings within our married life can lead to a deepening of faith, hope, love and joy.

12:15 pm to 1:30 pm			Lunch/Shopping Break
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm	Hall		Used Book Sale --- to participate, download this form.
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm	Church		Sacrament of Reconciliation Available

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm	Children's Activities
	Hall
	Classrooms

1:30 pm	Session 3 Keynote Address
1:30 pm	Church	Andrew Pudewa	The Profound Influence of Music on Life (for teens and adults) Music has become such an ever-present influence in our daily life, we seldom stop to consider what effect it has on us. In what way is music beneficial to our bodies and minds? In what circumstances can it actually be harmful? Solid scientific research provides some astounding answers to such questions-indeed, facts that must not be ignored.

3:15 pm	Hall	Donut Man Rob Evans	Celebrating the Celebration: The Donut Man Sings About the Sacraments While jumping, clapping, singing, and laughing, the Donut Man's concert captivates children with a wonderful blend of Bible songs, his Catholic testimony, and lots of audience participation.

3:30 pm	Session 4 Workshops
	Church	Fr. Larry Swink	A Stock Broker Turned Priest: When Was the Last time You Looked at Your Spiritual 401 K Plan? Why has last year's economic crisis put me in distress? Am I laying up treasures in heaven or am I vying for security here on earth? Lets identify exactly what makes us feel insecure and where to go to find true security. We make investments everyday ... into what?
	Multipurpose Room 1	Kristin Witte	Adolescent Angst: What can St. Paul's guidance of and authority in the early church tell us about being teenagers and parenting teenagers? St. Paul knew much about authority and obedience. He was a Pharisee of Pharisees after all. He also knew much about charting his own course against the prevailing thought. Does he have wisdom for BOTH parents and teens charting their course through the waters of the teen years? Yes! Listen to this experienced youth director as she draws on the wisdom of St. Paul for guidance as teens mature. St. Paul drew on the guidance of the Holy Spirit and his deepening love of Jesus to get him through the tough spots. We can too!
	Multipurpose Room 2	Panel	Is Change Needed In Your Homeschooling Approach? Listen to this panel of experienced homeschooling parents talk about different styles of teaching, different approaches to schooling, time management, putting a curriculum together, encouraging reluctant students, etc. Pick the brains of seasoned homeschoolers with your questions.

4:00 pm	Chapel		Benediction and Repose of the Blessed Sacrament

5:00 pm	Church	Archbishop Edwin O'Brien	Celebration of the Eucharist "Stand For Something; Stand For Someone! You Might Find Yourself Standing Alone, But Stand Firm in the Catholic Faith!"

6:00 pm	Hall/Gym		Dinner Break

6:45 pm	Church	Stephen Lay and Band	Join Stephen and his band for a pre-concert warm up of praise and worship songs. He's sure to include some from his new CD "The Greatest of These". Hear it live and feel the Spirit!

7:00 pm	Church	Martin Doman Fr. Larry Swink	Youth Rally & Eucharistic Adoration Opening address to the youth by Archbishop O'Brien; Catholic Recording Artist Martin Doman

Saturday, June 13

Time	Location	Speaker	Event Description
8:00 am			Doors Open

8:30 am to 5:30 pm			Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am	Session 1 Workshops
	Church	Mark Pacione	Kids and Parents Together: Let's Do Our Part Now for Our Children's Happiness Later! Kids formed fast in their faith come from homes where parents are the first educators in the faith.
	Multipurpose Room 1	Panel	Homeschooling Through High School?
	Multipurpose Room 2	Dr. John Bruchalski	Sin, Suffering, Salvation and Stress: The Bodily Response to Conversion

9:30 am	Chapel		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

10:15 am to 11:45 pm	Children's Activities
	Hall	Donut Man Rob Evans	Donut Forget! Bible Story Lessons With the Donut Man and Dunkin
	Classrooms

10:30 am	Session 2 Keynote Address
	Church	Dr. Ray Guarendi	Laughter: the Sanity of the Family
	Link		Book signing following Dr. Guarendi's talk

11:30 am to 3:00 pm			Sacrament of Reconciliation

11:30 am to 1:00 pm			Lunch/Shopping Break

12:45 pm to 3:45 pm	Children's Activities
	Hall
	Classrooms

1:00 pm	Session 3 Keynote Address
1:00 pm	Church	Dr. Peter Kreeft	The Secret of Happiness According to St. Paul St. Paul was no stranger to a world where evil seemed to be growing, truth seemed hidden, and selfishness, greed and power ruled the day. St. Paul fought the good fight to the bitter end and through all his troubles, misunderstandings and persecutions made the incredible claim that he knew contentment. How can we know contentment and happiness in the midst of global turmoil, creeping socialism and the apparent decline of a faith filled society, and personal lives filled with urgent demands on all sides? Listen to one of America's foremost philosophers and author of over 40 books on the Catholic faith and the spiritual life give us clues to finding the happiness St. Paul knew.

2:30 pm	Session 4 Keynote Address
2:30 pm	Church	Dave Nodar and Fr. Erik Arnold	A Short Presentation on ChristLife An apostolate of the Archdiocese of Baltimore established to equip Catholics for the essential work of evangelization so that others might come to know personally the love of God through Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, becoming his followers and members of the Church. Mr. Nodar will also share a brief description of Discovering Christ, a parish-based program to invite parishioners and others to a relationships with our Lord Jesus Christ. www.christlife.org or call 410-531-7702.

follows	Church	Charles Baker	I, Paul: A Dramatic Presentation on the Life of the Apostle Paul

4:00 pm	Hall	Andrew Pudewa	Faith, Education, and Christian Culture: It's Our Job! We are in a war for the heart of our Christian society, now corrupted by a continuous onslaught of relativism in thought, art, and morality, resulting in a culture of death, debt, and despair. We must strive to raise up a generation of young people who will be empowered to communicate the truth in a world of liars and lead their clueless peers through the coming crises. We have an urgent responsibility to raise up an army of "culture warriors".

5:00 pm	Chapel		Benediction and Repose of the Blessed Sacrament

6:00 pm	Church	Fr. Michael Triplett	Closing Mass