Join us for Recognizing the Body of Christ: A Theological Engagement on Disability
Saturday, November 9th, 2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Mass to follow
8:30 AM |
Registration |
9:00 AM |
Welcome and opening prayer |
Session 1 - Theological Reflections |
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9:10 AM |
"Wonderfully Made: Creation, Human Dignity, and the Gift of Vulnerability" - Dr. Miguel Romero |
9:50 AM |
Table Conversations |
10:05 AM |
Break |
10:20 AM |
"Disability: Behind the Invisible Curtain" - Dr. David Byers |
10:45 AM |
Table Conversations |
11:10 AM |
Moderated conversation between Dr. Miguel Romero and Dr. Dave Byers with audience questions. - Moderated by Professor Lisa Schiltz, J.D. |
12:00 PM |
Lunch, networking, visit exhibits |
1:00 PM |
"Called to Beatitude: Our Wounds, God's Grace, and the Sacraments of the Church" - Dr. Miguel Romero |
Session II - Pastoral Implications |
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1:40 PM |
Introduction to the Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, Revised Edition - Sr. Kathleen Schipani, IHM |
1:55 PM |
Stretch Break |
2:00 PM |
Case Study Analysis & Reporting Back - Dr. Marie Hilliard and Sr. Kathleen Schipani |
2:40 PM |
Panel featuring pastoral leaders with audience questions and closing remarks. Panel will be moderated by J.D. Flynn, editor-in-chief of the Catholic News Agency. Featuring scholars and people in ministry: Michael Adadmus, Father Shawn Carey, Cindi Swanson, Dr. Reinhard Huetter, Professor Lisa Schiltz, J.D. |
3:25 PM |
Closing Prayer |
Adjourn |
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3:45 PM |
Exhibits Close |
4:00 PM |
Mass at the Crypt Church, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception |