# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This conference is for all catechists, youth ministers, and faith formation leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Tyler.About this EventJoin us for a day of formation and fellowship, featuring keynote addresses and breakout sessions focused on all areas of formation. This conference is for all catechists, youth ministers, and faith formation leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Tyler.Únase a nosotros para un día de formación y convivencia, con charlas y sesiones enfocadas en diferentes areas de formacion. Esta conferencia está dirigida a todos los catequistas, líderes de pastoral juvenil, líderes de formación matrimonial, y todos los líderes y voluntarios que apoyan en programas de formación en la fe de la Diócesis de Tyler.How to Register:You will be able to select the language and breakout session you would like to attend when you register. Please review the schedule and breakout session topics below before beginning the registration process.If you would prefer not to choose a breakout session right now, you can opt for “space available” and go where there is adequate space. We will try to accommodate all those registering for particular speakers. Space is limited in class rooms.The breakout session are divided into different tracks, focusing on different areas of formation. The tracks can be identified by the following labels:FF– Faith FormationY – YouthCI – Christian Initiation (OCIA/RCIA)F – Family LifeS-Sacramental FormationCómo inscribirse:Al inscribirte, podrás elegir el idioma y la sesión temática a la que deseas asistir. Te recomendamos revisar el horario y los temas de las sesiones antes de comenzar el registro.Si en este momento no deseas seleccionar una sesión específica, puedes elegir la opción de “espacio disponible” y asistir a aquella donde haya cupo. Haremos lo posible por acomodar a quienes se inscriban para escuchar a ciertos expositores. Ten en cuenta que el espacio en los salones es limitado.Las sesiones temáticas están organizadas en distintas áreas de formación, señaladas con las siguientes categorías:FF – Formación en la FeY – Pastoral JuvenilCI – Iniciación Cristiana (OCIA/RCIA)F – Vida FamiliarS – Formación SacramentalRegistration Fee:Early Registration: $20 (June 1-30)General Registration: $25 (July 1-27)Online Registration closes July 27.Event registraiton the day of: $30For questions about registration please contact Katia Kilburn at kkilburn@dioceseoftyler.org or (903) 534-1077 x137Registration, Lunch and Exhibitors will be in the Milam Joseph Center (Middle School Gym) on the West side of the Gorman campus.Keynote addresses and Mass will be in the Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel on the East side of the Gorman campus.Breakout sessions will be in the main school building.Cuota de Inscripción:Inscripción anticipada: $20 (1–30 de junio)Inscripción general: $25 (1–27 de julio)La inscripción en línea cierra el 27 de julio.Inscripción el día del evento: $30Para preguntas sobre la inscripción, por favor contacte a Katia Kilburn al correo kkilburn@dioceseoftyler.org o al (903) 534-1077 ext. 137La inscripción, el almuerzo y los expositores estarán en el Milam Joseph Center (Gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria) en el lado oeste del campus Gorman.Las Presentaciones principals y la misa serán en la Capilla de Santos Pedro y Pablo, en el lado este del campus Gorman.Las sesiones temáticas se llevarán a cabo en el edificio principal de la escuela.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bc79bc50-4e45-11f0-ab4a-950260302324-rimg-w1200-h526-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg Morning Activites: Keynote Address and Breakout SessionsBoth the English and Spanish keynote addresses will be given by Bishop Gregory Kelly, Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler. You will register for the Keynote talk and your first breakout session together.(E1) English Breakout Session Topics:1. Accompanying Parents with Encouragement & Compassion – Peggy Hamett [FF, S, CI, F]2. Fostering participation and engagement- prayer as well as teaching – Hugo Rosas [FF, S, Y, CI]3. “Helping young people frequent Confession” - Fr. Nolan Lowry, STL [FF, S, Y]4. OCIA – New Ritual, Same Mission – Fr. Gavin Vaverek, JCL [CI]5. “Encouraging Teens to Participate in the Liturgy” Fr. Morgan White, STL [Y, FF]6. Quinceaneras and Popular Piety - Sr. M. Ester Ortiz, OP [Y, FF, F]7. Screens affect students! You can help! – Sr. M. Andrea Falconer, OP [FF, Y, F]8. “Word of Life” catechetical series – Augustine Institute [FF](S1) Temas de las Sesiones en Español:1. Bautismo Infantil – Formación para involucrar a los padres – Sor M. Ester Ortiz, OP [S, F]2. Involucrar a los padres en la transmisión de la fe - Sor M. Gisela Rodriguez, OP [FF, S, Y]3. Quinceañeras: Una oportunidad para que los jóvenes participen más plenamente en los sacramentos – Sor Gabriela Delgado, RM [Y, FF, F]4. ¡Las pantallas afectan a los estudiantes! ¡Tú puedes ayudar! – Sr. M. Andrea Falconer, OP [FF, Y, F]5. RICA: nuevos rituales, misma misión – Fr. James Rowland, JCL [CI]Afternoon Activites: Breakout sessions(E2) English Breakout Session Topics1. Confirmation Leading to First Reception of the Eucharist – Fr. Gavin Vaverek, JCL [FF, S, Y]2. Methodologies to help children focus – Susan Schoppa [FF, CI, S]3. “Safe Environment – Lessons, Modeling and Responding” - Ariseli Lara [FF, Y]4. Engaging parents in passing on the Faith – Nellie Denman [FF, S, Y]5. Bringing Music into Formation – Dianna Braquet [FF, Y, S]6. Infant Baptism – Formation to engage parents – Sr. M. Ester Ortiz, OP [S, FF]7. A New Model for Marriage Formation – Deanna Johnston [F]8. Method for Engaging High School Teens - Gather, Proclaim, Break and Send – Maria and Trinidad Garcia [Y, FF]9. Formation as opportunity for accompaniment – Steven Bernasconi [FF, Y, S]10. Using “Faith and Life” – Ignatius Press [FF](S2) Temas de las Sesiones en Español:1. Metodologías para ayudar a los niños a concentrarse - Esmeralda Peña [FF, CI, S]2.Acompañamiento de adole: (Escuela secundaria y preparatoria) Visión y práctica - Sonia Escobedo [Y, FF]3. Acompañar a los padres con ánimo y compasión Sr. Gabriela Delgado, RM [FF, S, F]4. Fomentar la participación y el compromiso: tanto en la oración como la enseñanza. - Hugo Rosas [FF, S, Y, CI]5.RCIA: Camino de Fe y Acompañamiento Integral - Constantino Borja[CI, S]6. “Ayudando a los jóvenes a confesarse con frecuencia” – Pd. Nolan Lowry, STL [S, FF, Y, CI]7. Usando la “Palabra de Vida” para la formación en la fe – Augustine Institute [FF](E3) English Breakout Session Topics1. Learning Strategies for Children, Youth, and Even Adults - Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN [FF, S, CI, Y]2. Post Baptismal Catechesis – Christine Rian [FF, S, CI]3. Order of Christian Initiation of Children – Karen Patton and Carolyn Smith [CI]4. Accompanying Teens: (Middle and High School) Vision and practice – Fr. Hank Lanik, EV [Y, FF]5. Hands on Technology presentation – Internet searches, Copyright issues, Zoom Meetings – Margaret Vaverek [FF, Y, S]6. Welcoming people year round – Peggy Hammett [CI, FF]7. Our Sunday Visitor materials - OSV [FF] Note: this will be a virtual session(S3) Temas de las Sesiones en Español:1. Nuevo Modelo para la Formación Matrimonial – Deanna Johnston and Norma Alzamora [F]2. Método para involucrar a los adolescentes de secundaria: Reunir, proclamar, partir y enviar - Maria and Trinidad Garcia [Y, FF]3. La formación como oportunidad de acompañamiento – Sor M. Andrea Falconer, OP [FF, S, CI]4. Animando a los adolescentes a participar en la liturgia. – TBD [Y, FF]5. Espiritualidad para el catequista / líder juvenil – Teresa Ramirez [FF, CI, S, Y, F]6. Usando “Fe y Vida” para la formación en la fe – Ignatius Press [FF]7. Materiales de Our Sunday Visitor – OSV [FF] sesión virtual8. “Entorno seguro: lecciones, modelos y respuestas” - Ariseli Lara [FF, Y]
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tyler
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School
- **lat**: 32.30416
- **long**: -95.2851795
- **full address**: Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, 1405 East Southeast Loop 323, Tyler, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación being held?
  - **A:** Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación takes place on Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, 1405 East Southeast Loop 323, Tyler, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación?
  - **A:** Tickets for Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación are priced at USD 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 20Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación?
  - **A:** Diocesan Formation Conference/Conferencia Diocesana de Formación is organized by St. Philip Institute.

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