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Tulsa Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center
August 20, 2021: New Catechetical Leader Orientation 4-6 pm
Rural Reception | 6-8 pmAugust 21, 2021: Conference | 8:30 am - 5 pm
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Keynote speakers include:
Conference Details:
The annual summer conference is back with a new name and new features to show that it is for all adults!
This year’s Faith Formation Conference is titled “Reason, Science and Divine Revelation.” World-class speakers will take up the question of the relationship between science and faith. Does science contradict what God has revealed? Is Divine Revelation outdated? How do we respond to the scientific and not-so-scientific assertions of our times?
Join Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Seattle, WA, and Dr. Stacy Trasancos, St. Philip Neri Institute, Tyler, TX, for in-person keynote talks and workshops. Fr. Robert Spitzer, EWTN host and president of the Magis Center, will give a live presentation via the internet. Prof. Fernando Casanova, Catholic theologian and international speaker, will offer the Spanish-language presentations. See the speaker bios below.
The Faith Formation Conference is open to all adults of the Diocese and will be held on August 21, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th E. Ave. The registration table opens at 7:30 am with the opening prayer at 8:30 am. There will be sessions offered in English and Spanish.
Eucharist Adoration and Confession will be available during the late morning and early afternoon on Saturday. The afternoon will feature workshops for parents, catechetical leaders and volunteer catechists.
On Friday there is an orientation for newly hired or volunteer leaders of parish ministries (CRE, DRE, RCIA, etc.), 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Those who assumed leadership within the past 2 years are encouraged to attend. You may register to attend the orientation when you register for the conference. This is simply to give us an idea of how many to expect.
A special reception for rural participants will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, August 20 at the hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved for the faithful coming in from rural parishes. Those interested in more information regarding the rooms for members of rural parishes should call the Office of Religious Formation at 918-307-4904. The conference will also feature many vendors and organizations from our community.
Speaker Bios:
Our Spanish-lanuage presenter, Prof. Fernando Casanova, Ph.D., is a convert to Catholicism from Protestantism. As a dynamic speaker and apologist, he travels internationally giving talks on the Catholic faith. He is a host and frequent guest on EWTN programming. His home is Puerto Rico.
Most Rev. Daniel Mueggenborg, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, WA, and Bishop-Elect of Reno, Nevada, is a native of Oklahoma and the former pastor of Christ the King Parish, Tulsa, OK. He is the author of a three-volume series of discipleship reflections on the Sunday Gospel readings entitled, Come Follow Me (Gracewing, London) and has published a collection of Catholic prayers entitled, Thy Kingdom Come for distribution in the Archdiocese of Seattle (private publication).
Dr. Stacy Trasancos, scientist, theologian, and mother, has a doctorate in chemistry, a master’s in dogmatic theology, and seven children. She worked as a chemist for DuPont before converting to Catholicism and radically restructuring her life. She is a frequent guest on Catholic media, including Relevant Radio, Ave Maria Radio, EWTN, Catholic Answers Live, Subject Matters with Sebastian Gomes, and The Journey Home.
Fr. Robert Spitzer is a Jesuit, and is currently the President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith and the Spitzer Center for Ethical Leadership. He is the host of a weekly international EWTN television program – Father Spitzer’s Universe. Fr. Spitzer was President of Gonzaga University from 1998 to 2009, where he made significant contributions in faith and ethics programs, facilities, and enrollment. He is the author of twelve books, dozens of scholarly articles, and has appeared on many television series including the Larry King Show confronting Stephen Hawking – as well as PBS, the History Channel, and the Today Show.