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The Synod on Young People: Why It Mattered and What We Do Now
Katie Prejean McGradyKatie Prejean McGrady attended the pre-synod meeting in March as one of three delegates sent by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She directed Ave Explores, an Ave Maria Press initiative that analyzed the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment in October. Join her for a conversation about what happens next now that the synod is over.
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Talking to Teens About Suicide
Roy Petitfils
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens today. Teens want us--parents, teachers, parish ministers, and youth leaders--to talk with them about suicide, even though they may not initiate the conversation. While it is uncomfortable to talk about, it is essential that we engage teens in this tough conversation. This webinar will help those working in parishes, youth ministry, and schools learn:How to identify the warning signs for suicide, including what teens do and communicate via social media and onlineWhich youth are at risk for suicideResearch-based safe messaging guidelines for discussing suicide with teensCommon questio...
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens today. Teens want us--parents, teachers, parish ministers, and youth leaders--to talk with them about suicide, even though they may not initiate the conversation. While it is uncomfortable to talk about, it is essential that we engage teens in this tough conversation. This webinar will help those working in parishes, youth ministry, and schools learn:How to identify the warning signs for suicide, including what teens do and communicate via social media and onlineWhich youth are at risk for suicideResearch-based safe messaging guidelines for discussing suicide with teensCommon questions from teens and suggestions for responding to them.
Teaching Catholic Youth to Think Critically
Stacy A. TrasancosAs a teacher or minister, how can you guide young people to seek the truth in areas such as science while maintaining their faith?Stacy A. Trasancos, executive director of the St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization in the Diocese of Tyler and author of Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science, will share the fundamental tools that will help you encourage young people to think critically without being derailed by temptation.
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Technology Tips for Religious Educators
Jared DeesTechnology is changing fast. With so many new developments in e-textbooks, websites, software, apps, and online resources, it is easy for teachers to get overwhelmed. Jared Dees, the Digital Publishing Specialist at Ave Maria Press, as he provides a series of tips and teaching strategies for using technology in the classroom. Some of the tools that are introduced include: etextbooks, PowerPoint, SMARTBoard, Animoto, Screenr, Camstudio, Audacity, YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, and Evernote.
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Tending to Grieving Hearts: Insights on Listening Well
M. Donna MacLeod
How comfortable are you when ministry or everyday life leads you to brokenhearted people who want to talk about their grief? Has anyone ever said that you are a good listener? It’s much more than a compliment. Good listening skills are a basic essential for those of us who take to heart Christ’s call to kindness. Join M. Donna MacLeod--a nationally recognized grief ministry specialist and author of Seasons of Hope: Creating and Sustaining Catholic Bereavement Groups and its accompanying participant journals--as we explore the essential elements of compassionate listening. We’ll look at some ways to prepare ourselves and welcome sharing, as...
How comfortable are you when ministry or everyday life leads you to brokenhearted people who want to talk about their grief? Has anyone ever said that you are a good listener? It’s much more than a compliment. Good listening skills are a basic essential for those of us who take to heart Christ’s call to kindness. Join M. Donna MacLeod--a nationally recognized grief ministry specialist and author of Seasons of Hope: Creating and Sustaining Catholic Bereavement Groups and its accompanying participant journals--as we explore the essential elements of compassionate listening. We’ll look at some ways to prepare ourselves and welcome sharing, as well as the essence of grief stories and how faith often impacts heartfelt grieving.
