Lectures & Seminars Lectures & Seminars are an important part of Summer School. In order to grow in our faith, it is vital for us to continually nourish our minds with God’s truth. There are FOUR sets of courses for you to attend at the School – two lecture series, and two seminars. These are outlined in the following sections. Introductory courses are marked **, and are suitable for those who are new to Summer School, or to Christianity.

1. LECTURE SESSION ONE (Mon-Fri, 8.30 - 9.30am) Choose one of these The WHO WHY WHAT HOW WHERE of the Holy Spirit** Human Sexuality (according to the teaching of Pope John Paul II) What’s Your Life For Sacraments: The Holy Mysteries The Gospel of St Mark Healing in the Church The Charismatic Gifts in the Life of the Church Today

Melanie Edwards MGL Fr Ken Barker MGL Adrian Wellspring Elizabeth Reeves Br Brian Beggs FMS Sr Margaret Scully RSC Costandi Bastoli

2. LECTURE SESSION TWO (Mon-Fri, 10.30 - 11.30am) Choose one of these An Introductory Course in Catholic Apologetics** Women of Grace Demystifying Evangelisation His Name Is Mercy: His Way is Forgiveness Anatomy of a Miracle: the Importance of the Eucharist & Mary in the Spiritual Life iPrayer Leadership in the Gospel of Mark On a Collision Course: Science and Faith

Fr Geoffrey Coombe MGL Therese Mills MGL Catherine Kennedy Fr Ken Barker MGL Paul Elarde & Juliana Vidos Rachel Fleurant MGL Fr Stephen Fletcher MGL Jude Hennessey

3. FIRST SEMINAR (Mon & Tues, 4.00 - 5.30pm) Choose one of these Healing Money Matters for Christians $$ Embracing Life The Gospel of St Luke Develop Your Testimony Skilled Up for Youth Ministry and Evangelisation Ministering to others in Prayer "Good News to the Poor": Sent to bring justice to the world Faith on Fire: Part 1

Sr Margaret Scully RSC Frances Simon Nicole Destro Br Brian Beggs FMS Catherine Kennedy Sr Therese Mills MGL Costandi Bastoli Chantelle Ogilvie & Evan Ellis Youth Mission Team

4. SECOND SEMINAR (Thurs & Fri, 4.00 - 5.30pm) Choose one of these The Gospel of St Luke Doing God’s Will or Doing my Will for God? A Royal Wedding? Or a Marriage Fit For a Son & Daughter of the King? Evangelising the Atheist Worship, Music and Orange Juice Silent Meditation Evangelisation & Cross Culture Young Men of God Faith on Fire: Part 2

Br Brian Beggs FMS Fr Steve Fletcher MGL Marita Winters Paul Elarde Rich & Pete Gilmore Kelvin Simon Fr Geoffrey Coombe MGL Young Men of God Team Youth Mission Team

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LECTURE SESSION ONE (Mon-Fri, 8.30 - 9.30am) - Choose one of these

The WHO WHY WHAT HOW WHERE of the HOLY SPIRIT** - Melanie Edwards MGL Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is the Holy Spirit relevant to me? What is the Charismatic Renewal all about anyway? What are tongues and the other gifts of the Spirit all about? Why would I want to receive these gifts? How can I open myself to receive the Holy Spirit? How can I tap into the power of the Holy Spirit? What difference will it make to my life? What is Baptism in the Holy Spirit all about? How does all this fit into living my Catholic faith? This lecture series is an introduction to the Holy Spirit and will explore questions such as these as well as any others you may have. Through this, we will discover together what it means to live under the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Human Sexuality (according to the teaching of Pope John Paul II) - Fr Ken Barker MGL An exciting presentation of the mystery of human sexuality according to the teaching of Pope John Paul II. Provides a Christian vision for redeemed sexuality, encouraging young men and women to truly appreciate the gift of their bodies, and to gain a vision for purity of heart. Offers insight into the deepest meaning of sexual relationship in marriage as it was originally intended by God. Discusses how the mutual love between a couple in life-long commitment is an icon of the Trinity. Explores the responsibility of married couples through mutual self-giving love to keep their nuptial union always open to the transmission of new life. Opens up the riches of the Pope's teaching on the true meaning of human love, and how sexual intercourse is a way of expressing self-giving love to the other. This is a truly positive, comprehensive vision for human sexuality which will help people today get free of their negative "hang-ups" and dispel their misguided belief that the Church is against sex, or at best frowns upon it.

What’s Your Life For - Adrian Wellspring Young people today usually feel that their life has meaning and fits into a bigger picture, but often have difficulty ‘seeing’ how they fit into that bigger picture. I know Jesus calls me to follow him but where do academic studies, career goals, marriage, friends, etc fit in the purpose of my life? How do I discover what following Jesus means for me in the particular circumstances of my life? These lectures present both Church teaching and some practical information to help discover the purpose of your life. The main themes covered are: young people and Australian culture, the nature of a lay person’s call to discipleship, the connection between spiritual gifts and the unique discipleship of each person and the various tasks of evangelisation.

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Sacraments: The Holy Mysteries - Elizabeth Reeves The celebration of the Holy Mysteries is at the very heart of worship in the Church as they convey that living communion with the Father in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. This series of lectures will explain what the Holy Mysteries are by examining sacramental theology, worship and the celebration of the Holy Mysteries, biblical perspectives and historical perspectives. This course develops an understanding of the Sacraments as central to the living out of our Catholic faith.

The Gospel of St Mark - Br Brian Beggs FMS St Mark’s Gospel centres on the Spirit-inspired-story of Jesus’ living his way as the suffering servant of Isaiah. Some 40 years after the resurrection of Jesus, this Gospel invites Mark’s community, devastated by a vicious persecution, to make present Jesus’ Way of the Cross in their daily lives. I, now, in turn, am equally challenged to walk the victorious Way of Jesus to his Cross through the power of the Spirit in me. As Jesus’ call to me: “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let them renounce themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mk 8:34)

Healing in the Church - Sr Margaret Scully RSC What is healing? Why do we need it and why is it so important in the work of building the Kingdom of God? What is the difference between physical healing and spiritual healing? This lecture will look at the theory of inner healing, ancestral and generational healing, repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation and the healing power of the Sacraments.

The Charismatic Gifts in the Life of the Church Today - Costandi Bastoli What does the Church teaches about the Charismatic Gifts? We will study four key scripture passage about the Charismatic gifts (Romans 12:1-8. 1 Peter 4:7-11, Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12-14 ) We will look at their purpose, how to receive, identify your gifts, and how to use them in the body. Special attention will be given to the gifts of Prophecy, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, Faith, miracles and any gift of particular interest to those who are attending. We will look at the relationship between Charism and Character. ** Introductory course

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LECTURE SESSION TWO (Mon-Fri, 10.30 - 11.30am) Choose one of these

An Introductory Course in Catholic Apologetics** - Fr Geoffrey Coombe MGL Have you ever had someone ask you; Why do you Catholics re-sacrifice Jesus in the mss, when the Bible says that Jesus died once and for all? Or been challenged as to how the Pope can claim to be Infallible, when the church has changed its opinions on Galileo, fasting from meat on Fridays and a number of other things? This course in designed to equip you to give a reasoned and Biblical answer to the questions we as Catholics are often asked by our Protestant brothers and by other people who have serious questions and misunderstandings of what the Catholic Church actually teaches. In a very dynamic and visual presentation you will be able to learn many new things about your faith and have your own understanding strengthened. This course will cover an Introduction to Apologetics, Notes of the True Church, St Peter the First Pope, Infallibility and Bible and /or Tradition?

Women of Grace - Therese Mills MGL “I do want with all my heart what God wants me to be” (St Mary of the Cross, 1889). We invite you (Women only) to come on a new and exciting journey with St Mary of the Cross and the Women of Grace team throughout this week. This lecture series will involve talks, sharings, prayer and chats on topics such as: the dignity of Women; the trials, sufferings & joys of life; healing and all that God is calling us to be as Women. "We need to develop a culture that grants women, in law and in everyday life, the dignity that is theirs by right” Pope Benedict.

Demystifying Evangelisation - Catherine Kennedy The word “evangelisation” can carry a lot of baggage. Think of it and we see images of bible bashing or ridicule and rejection by our friends. So evangelisation gets shoved in the too hard basket in the hope that others with more training or courage will look after it. However, Pope Paul VI wrote that “the Church exists in order to evangelise”. And yes, that means you! In this lecture series we will debunk a lot of the scary myths surrounding evangelisation by studying the awesome teachings of the Church on the subject. We will also examine what the Holy Spirit has in mind by calling us to a New Evangelisation. Prepare to be inspired!

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His Name Is Mercy; His Way is Forgiveness - Fr Ken Barker MGL This lecture series provides much needed teaching on the gospel way of forgiveness, according to the merciful heart of God. It addresses the deep questions that arise in our hearts when we have been the victims of the unjust actions of others, or when we have been deeply hurt by a betrayal of trust. “Why forgive when a grave injustice has been done against me?” “How can I forgive when they don’t deserve it?” “Does forgiving someone mean I have to forget?” “When I forgive do I have to excuse the one who offended me?” “How can I forgive when I feel hatred in my heart?” “Why has God allowed this to happen to me?” The lectures show the gospel principles that provide a sure pointer towards freedom for all who have agonized with these questions. Stories are offered of those who have found this freedom; they are a light in the darkness, and an inspiration towards the highest calling of any human being – to have mercy and to forgive.

Anatomy of a Miracle: The Importance of the Eucharist and Mary in the Spiritual Life - Paul Elarde & Juliana Vidos In October of 2008 at the shrine in Lourdes, Paul Elarde witnessed Juliana Vidos get out of her wheelchair and walk for the first time in almost 9 years. The story that lead to this miraculous event is a riveting and fascinating insight into God’s love and mercy. In this series Juliana will share her experiences first hand while Paul will unpack the spirituality behind those key moments presenting an understanding into the importance of; 1) devotion to Mary 2) the power of the Eucharist 3) the mercy of God 4) finding meaning in suffering.

iPrayer - Rachel Fleurant MGL Ever feel tired, bored and find too many distractions to make space and time for prayer? Want to learn more about how to connect with God and how to strengthen your relationship with him and still keep sane? This seminar will help you get kick started in your prayer life. Drawing on many different types of prayer to enter more deeply into the heart of God’s love.

Leadership in the Gospel of Mark -

Fr Stephen Fletcher MGL

Jesus Christ, as King and servant models the pathway to true leadership for his disciples. This journey through the Gospel of Mark will contrast the worldly view of what it means to be a leader with the radical and powerful one proposed to genuine believers. Come to this lecture series to explore servant leadership through the eyes of Mark, giving a snapshot of some of the principles that can help shape the Christian leaders of our time.

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On a Collision Course: Science and Faith - Jude Hennessy Is belief in God irrational and unscientific? Are claims of a new generation of atheists that Religion is destined for the scrapheap, valid? This lecture series will examine the basis for belief in God from the perspective of eminent Catholic-Christian thinkers throughout the ages. It will explore the claims of the ‘new atheists’ about belief and provide summative insights and counter arguments to their claims from a reasoned Catholic perspective. It will examine how many of the world’s most renowned scientists and philosophers are ‘changing their minds’ about the existence of God, because the rational scientific evidence is leading them to that conclusion. The lecture series will propose that science and religion are on a collision course, because they are coming closer together in their search for the truth, not getting further apart. It will endeavor to provide simple strategies to lovingly engage in dialogue with individuals who have not heard the valid counter arguments that show belief in a loving God is a ‘safe bet’. ** Introductory course

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FIRST SEMINAR (Mon & Tues, 4.00 - 5.30pm) Choose one of these

Healing - Sr Margaret Scully RSC Hurtful life experience and sin leave us with wounds which we carry in our hearts. This can hinder our ability to love and to be loved and holds us back from living the fullest life that God intended for us. A personal encounter with Jesus the Healer means that we are on the way to being made whole. This seminar is a hands-on experience of the power of healing prayer and is a great companion to Sr Margaret’s lecture on Healing in the Church.

Money Matters for Christians $$ - Frances Simon Are you in debt? Do you have trouble managing your mobile phone bill? Do you dream about winning the lottery? Some people think that God and money don’t mix and that it’s not Christian to spend time dealing with money matters. Nothing could be further from the truth. Finance is a necessary part of life and being a responsible steward of all the gifts that God has given us is one of the fundamental callings for a Christian. The way we deal with money is an important witness to our faith. Come to this seminar to talk about God and money, learn some fundamentals of budgeting, finance and saving and gain great tips for being responsible, generous and faithful with our funds.

Embracing Life - Nicole Destro The Catholic Church is often labelled old-fashioned, out-of touch and uncompassionate regarding its teaching on Life Issues such as abortion, contraception, in vitro fertilisation, and euthanasia – are these claims true? Come to this interactive seminar to discover God's marvellous plan for his people that promotes the dignity of every person made in His image.

The Gospel of St Luke - Br Brian Beggs FMS The infancy narrative in the Gospel of Luke is very different from the infancy narrative of Matthew. Both evangelists write for Christians in different house-church communities who have different needs and who live in a different cultural setting. Luke focuses his infancy story on Mary. The evangelist highlights her faith as the “servant of the Lord” as well as the reality that “she treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart” of Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God (Lk 2:19). Mary is the exemplar of all “those who hear the word of God and put it into practice” (8:21) through the power of the Spirit.

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Develop Your Testimony - Catherine Kennedy We all love stories and we all have a story to tell – none more important than the story of our encounter with Christ! It has the power to make Christ present to others. In this seminar we will discuss the fundamentals of preparing and giving our testimony and then workshop our testimonies together.

Skilled up for Youth Ministry and Evangelisation - Sr Therese Mills MGL Are you a Youth minister/worker or want to be? This seminar is for those who want to be and/or are into youth ministry and want to learn practical skills in ministry and evangelisation such as: How to run a retreat/event/weekend, how to share your personal testimony, run a game/icebreaker, perform dramas, lead small groups, how to give a talk, how to pray with others etc. This seminar will be both practical and informative, but enjoyable, as we will look at these skills and practice as we learn.

Ministering to others in Prayer - Costandi Bastoli Prayer ministry is where Christians assist other Christians and non-Christians to come into freedom from the sin and sickness in their lives, by going together to Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit. We will learn how to prepare for it? Learn practical methods that could be helpful, and some DOs and DON'Ts.

"Good News to the Poor": Sent to bring justice to the world - Chantelle Ogilvie and Evan Ellis Poverty, violence, destruction of the environment... We all know there is injustice in the world, but what can we do about it, and what does this have to do with following Christ? In this seminar we will explore what issues like this have to do with following Christ in our every day lives. In particular we will look at Catholic Social Teaching, which interprets the world of politics and economics in light of Christian faith and helps us bring our faith to life in new and challenging ways.

Faith on Fire - Part I - Youth Mission Team This is a special power-packed course for those aged 16-18. ‘Faith on Fire’ is an introduction to the experience of the Charismatic Renewal that unleashes the power of the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. Get ready for an awesome time as we use sharings, testimony, music, drama, teaching and your participation to discover God’s awesome plan for your life. Guaranteed to change your life! You need to choose this seminar Mon/Tues AND Thurs/Fri. IF YOU CHOOSE ‘FAITH ON FIRE’ YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHOOSE OTHER SEMINARS.

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SECOND SEMINAR (Thurs & Fri, 4.00 - 5.30pm) Choose one of these

The Gospel of St Luke - Br Brian Beggs FMS There is a particular emphasis in Luke’s Gospel on the role of the Spirit in Jesus’ mission as the Messiah, the Son of God. In fact, through the frequent use of the title Lord for Jesus in Luke, the whole Gospel should be read in the context of the joy of Jesus’ resurrection victory. As well, in the infancy narrative, the wilderness temptation of Jesus, his first visit to Nazareth, and throughout the Gospel the presence of the Spirit in the prayer of Jesus is stressed. Also, the frequent association of joy and power necessary to be vital witnesses to the Word is clear in Chs 10-11. Both stress this key theme in Luke’s narrative, a theme that also characterizes Ch 24 and the opening of Chs 1 & 2 of Acts.

Doing God’s Will or Doing my Will for God? - Fr Steve Fletcher MGL We can learn the art of listening to God and responding to the movements towards God in our lives and resisting those movements away from God. This seminar will help you in responding to God’s action in your life.

A Royal Wedding? Or a Marriage Fit For a Son and Daughter of the King? - Marita Winters This seminar will explore the Catholic teaching on Marriage and Family as well as the reality of trying to live this vision. This is for single people who are interested in exploring the vocation of marriage, as well as those who are in dating. It may also be for married people who want to spend some time reflecting on their vocational journey.

Evangelising the Atheist - Paul Elarde Why do some people believe that God is only an idea? How can we combat the naturalistic worldview promoted by many great universities and the influence of popular culture that declares, "God may exist, but who cares?" How can we evangelize an unbelieving world? In this seminar we will look at how it is possible to reduce to absurdity, the notion that there is no God. In fact, we will see how atheism as a world-view cannot be true because it inevitably leads to contradictions that even atheists cannot live with!

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Worship, Music & Orange Juice - Rich and Pete Gilmore What is worship? Is it a style of music? Is it a strange ancient act? Or is it at the very core of who we are? More than a song and more than just the strum pattern on your acoustic guitar, worship is the heartbeat of our lives. We all do it all of the time. Right now, as you read this, you are worshipping something. Music is a portrait of something much much bigger. Are you ready for the IMAX version of worship?

Silent meditation - Kelvin Simon ‘Meditation engages thought, imagination, emotion and desire. This mobilization of faculties is necessary in order to deepen our convictions of faith, prompt the conversion of our heart, and strengthen our will to follow Christ’ (Chapter 2708 Catechism of the Catholic Church). In this workshop we will practice 4 types of silent meditation: 1) ‘Observation’ – being alert and attentive 2) ‘Lectio divina’ – listening to the scripture from the heart 3) ‘Sacred words’ – repeating sacred prayers, praying in silent tongues or praying the rosary in silence, and 4) ‘Imagination exercises’ – entering a gospel scene through your imagination and asking questions from Jesus, or just being with him in that scene (Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola).

Evangelisation & Cross Culture - Fr Geoffrey Coombe MGL What happens when you find yourself up against cultural barriers in evangelisation? This seminar will examine some of the issues and challenges in cross cultural evangelisation and include some workshop exercises in finding creative ways to communicate cross culturally. It will also look at the issue of cultural baggage that we carry and how to differentiate between what is cultural and true Gospel.

Young Men of God - Young Men of God Team Challenging young men to grow in character i.e. to develop good habits and to get rid of the bad habits. How to deal with temptation; growing in sexual purity; being strong in times of trouble; relating with integrity; being a man with backbone; not governed by feelings but living by faith. An interactive seminar helping young men to talk about their struggles and begin to deal with them.

Faith on Fire - Part II - Youth Mission Team This is a special power-packed course for those aged 16-18. ‘Faith on Fire’ is an introduction to the experience of the Charismatic Renewal that unleashes the power of the Holy Spirit to work in our lives. Get ready for an awesome time as we use sharings, testimony, music, drama, teaching and your participation to discover God’s awesome plan for your life. Guaranteed to change your life! You need to choose this seminar Mon/Tues AND Thurs/Fri. IF YOU CHOOSE ‘FAITH ON FIRE’ YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHOOSE OTHER SEMINARS.

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PRESENTER PROFILES Here’s a little bit about the people that help make Summer School an enriching and educational experience by teaching in their field of expertise and sharing their wisdom us. Their profiles might help you in your lecture / seminar choices and also help you get to know them….

Fr Ken Barker MGL Fr Ken is the Moderator of the Missionaries of God's Love, a consecrated group within the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. Fr Ken experienced a deepening of his vocational call when he responded to a call of the Lord to place his life under the grace of the Charismatic Renewal. Fr Ken is author of Becoming Fire, a helpful book about growth in the spiritual life; A Radical Way of Love, about consecrated life; Young Men Rise Up, an exploration of a model of masculinity which looks to Jesus Christ; and most recently His Name Is Mercy, stories of forgiveness and a compelling case for mercy, the highest quality in the heart of God. He is also Director of the Summer Schools of Evangelisation around Australia and has a vision for evangelisation of young people in Asia and the Pacific region.

Costandi Bastoli Costandi is one of the founding elders of the Disciples of Jesus Community and has worked for decades in the Charismatic Renewal. He is married to Barbara, lives in the Blue Mountains and has 5 children. He is currently conducting various forms of youth ministry in the evangelisation and formation of young people. He has vast experience in the use of the charismatic gifts, especially that of healing.

Br Brian Beggs FMS Br Brian, a Marist from the community of St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, enjoys sharing Scripture at retreats, seminars and courses at Catholic Centres. Br Brian firmly believes in the efficacy of the living Word of the Gospel to take us into a profound union with Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit, especially if, through constant contemplation of Jesus’ words and actions, we give the Gospels a key role in our daily prayer life.

Fr Geoffrey Coombe MGL Fr Geoffrey is a priest in the Missionaries of God’s Love and has served in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines for a total of 11 years. Being a convert from a strong Evangelical Protestant family, he is able to speak from firsthand experience about the many things that cause Protestants to take offence at the Catholic faith and her practices. Yet, it was the experience of hearing the Apostles Creed read out in a Baptist church in Adelaide in 1978 that put a question in his mind that eventually led him on a long journey, culminating in his entry into the Catholic Church in Feb 1997. His deep love and enthusiasm for his new found church will inspire and inflame you with a deeper love for her as well.

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Nicole Destro Nicole is a FertilityCare Practitioner Intern, which involves teaching couples a method of family planning called the Creighton Model System. She also works as a community pharmacist in the western suburbs of Sydney, where she provides medication, and healthcare advice to people. She has a Graduate Diploma of Counselling which she uses in her work and has been involved with pastoral care. She is passionate about applying the teaching of the Catholic faith to every aspect of life.

Melanie Edwards MGL Mel is in her 6th year with the Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters. She is currently completing a theology degree at Catholic Theological College in Melbourne . When not studying or writing essays, Mel is involved in ministries such as After 5 (young adults ministry), running Life in the Spirit Seminars, pastorally caring for young people and attending youth groups and retreats all over Melbourne. Prior to joining the Sisters, Mel worked with Catholic Youth Services in Sydney for two years. She has been to Summer School many times and is excited to be sharing about the Holy Spirit this year!

Paul Elarde Paul is passionate about responding to Pope John Paul II’s call to the New Evangelisation. He has presented faith talks to young adult groups and parishes around Sydney for the past nine years. Paul has worked for the Sydney Archdiocese as coordinator for the pastoral aspects of the visit of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s incorrupt body for WYD08, and on the leadership team for the Archdiocesan Youth Leaders Formation Courses. He has studied theology and is a graduate from Notre Dame University in Sydney and self employed as an audiovideo consultant.

Evan Ellis Evan is the Social Justice Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, as well as diocesan director for Caritas Australia. Previously Evan worked for 3 years for Caritas on World Youth Day and in communications. His work with Caritas took him to local projects in India and Bolivia. Evan is passionate about development and peace.

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Fr Stephen Fletcher MGL Fr Stephen Fletcher is a priest with the Missionaries of God’s Love brothers and has been involved in cross cultural ministry and had chaplaincy roles with prison ministry, charismatic renewal and senior schools in the Top End (NT). In recent years he has been involved in formation and training of men for consecrated life and the priesthood and running retreats for men and prayer groups and young adults . He has had many years of involvement in ministry with young people.

Rachel Fleurant MGL Rachel is a sister with the Missionaries of God’s Love and has been with the community for the last 7 years. She has just completed her Bachelor of Theology at Yarra Theological Union, Box Hill, Melbourne. She is passionate about youth and young adults ministry and empowering young people to discover and use their gifts in the church. When not in youth ministry she also loves counselling and pastoral care. She is living and based in the community in Canberra.

Rich & Pete Gilmore These brothers, both in the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community in Wollongong, have been serving within the context of Music Ministry for many years. Rich has a natural gift of leadership, organization and service, that he has developed over many years and Pete has an absolute thirst for theology and worship – together they are solid parts of a music ministry. They have been called upon to speak at various times on the topic of worship, Rich is the Community facilitator in Wollongong and Pete regularly teaches on different subjects to youth and adults alike.

Jude Hennessey Jude has taught for 18 years in secondary and religious education and has had leadership roles in Sydney Catholic schools, primarily with responsibility for faith formation of staff and students. He has taught Scripture in state schools, had experience in youth ministry and has a Masters degree in Religious Education and Faith Formation with ACU. He is currently the Diocesan Director for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in the Diocese of Wollongong. Jude is married to Kerrie and has 2 daughters, Tara 17 & Rachel 16.

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Cathy Kennedy Cathy Kennedy is the Director of CREDO, the Sydney Archdiocesan office for evangelisation and renewal. A former primary school teacher and missionary, the major loves of her life are her husband Paul and winning souls for eternity.

Therese Mills MGL Therese is in her 12th year with the Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters, having taken final vows. She has extensive experience in youth and young adult ministry, mission and outreach. Originally from Cairns, she has played a key role in conducting many of the evangelistic works of the Disciples of Jesus Community including Summer Schools across Australia and with the Asia Pacific School of Evangelisation. Therese has had many years of experience in pastoral care of people and has completed her degree in counselling. She has a great desire to journey with others in healing life's hurts and discovering God's love and compassion. Therese will move to Sydney this year to start an MGL Sisters mission house in Quakers Hill.

Chantelle Ogilvie Chantelle works as Research and Project Officer for the Justice and Peace Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Previous to this Chantelle worked in justice ministry with young people for 5 years, animating high school students and young adults to live out their faith in action. Chantelle is currently studying theology and has taught at a number of Catholic institutions in Sydney. She is passionate about the spirituality of justice and the social mission of the Church.

Elizabeth Reeves Elizabeth is currently the Curriculum Development Officer with the CCD for the Archdiocese of Sydney, with an MA and an MPh both in theology. From a high school teaching background in Mathematics and Religious Education she is also now a catechist and the co-coordinator of the RCIA in the Kiama parish. With an interest in early church history her postgraduate study has focused on the Eastern rites communities in the Church. Elizabeth Reeves has over thirty years experience as a religious education teacher working in many different capacities in the church.

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Sr Margaret Scully RSC Sister Margaret has been a Sister of Charity for 48 years. She has served extensively in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Sr Margaret experienced a miraculous healing through the ministry of Sr Briege McKenna. She has studied Theological Renewal in Rome and currently is involved in the Healing Ministry. For many years she has made herself available to minister to young people through the Summer Schools in Australia.

Frances Simon Fran has been married to Kelvin Simon for 26 years and they have 3 children, Katie, Peter and Jessica. Fran, together with Kelvin was involved in starting and leading the Youth Mission Team and the Disciples of Jesus Community in Sydney South. Fran is a qualified accountant and currently a Head Teacher at TAFE, teaching accounting and finance to business students. She is a registered tax agent and feels passionate about assisting young people and families to be responsible in dealing with their finances and preparing for their vocation.

Kelvin Simon Kelvin is one of the original members of the YMT and Disciples and is 26 years married with 3 children. He is actively involved in Cornerstone Youth Ministry at Oatley, Disciples Sydney South and is starting a new branch of the YMT which facilitates staff development days for schools. For over 30 years, Kelvin has practiced daily meditation and prayer and has attended many silent prayer retreats including for over 3 weeks in the Sahara Desert and believes that contemplative prayer is a gift of the Holy Spirit to charismatic communities.

Juliana Vidos Juliana is from Melbourne where she worked for many years in the hospitality industry. After a work accident in 2000, she spent many years in a wheelchair. She struggled to make sense and understand her suffering, and through a personal conversion, came to discover God’s love and mercy through the mystery of suffering. Then in 2008 Juliana went on pilgrimage to Lourdes where she was miraculously healed. Today Juliana works as a personal carer for the aged, and sees her faith mission to give hope to others through trust in God’s mercy.

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Adrian Wellspring Adrian is married with teenage children. He has educational qualifications in Theology and Economics. Adrian has been involved in a variety of faith formation works in a voluntary role with young adults and others in the Asia Pacific School of Evangelisation, Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community and St Benedict's Eucharistic Centre Canberra over 15 years. He is also a member of the CanberraGoulburn Archdiocesan Called and Gifted Workshop team. Adrian is a Federal Public Servant and manages a range of education and training programs for the purposes of career development of public service employees.

Marita Winters Marita Winters has been involved in media and evangelization in the Church for over 12 years, and is presently the Director of the National Office for Evangelisation. She is passionate about encouraging young people to live their faith life to the full especially after completing a Grad Dip in Marriage and Family (JPII Institute, 2005). Marita is married and has one young daughter.

Young Men of God Team (YMG) YMG is an Australian movement of 16-35 year old Catholic men seeking the fullness of life that only Jesus can give (John 10:10). They are passionately committed to being transformed by God’s Word and empowered by the Spirit to courageously stand up and be men of example and influence within family, workplace, community, country and the world. Their mission is to re-ignite men throughout our country: to help them reach their God-given potential, to be heralds of the truth for future generations and to empower others to realise their immense value and purpose as children of God. www.ymgmovement.org

Youth Mission Team (YMT) The Youth Mission Team from the Disciples of Jesus Community will be presenting the Faith on Fire Seminars. YMT Australia is about empowering young people to live life to the full through personal relationship with God and a revelation of their own value. Focused on the character and faith development of teenagers, YMT facilitates powerful, energetic programs for schools and churches, as well as weekly youth groups and weekend camps. YMT is currently operating in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Wollongong and last year celebrated 25 years of ministry in service to the Church and the young people of Australia. Find out more about them in the special presentation on Saturday (see timetable). www.ymt.com.au

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