Virtual conference participants will have live stream access and 2 weeks of on demand availability for the following items:

  • Friday
    • 3 Keynote/Plenary sessions (2 English, 1 Spanish)
    • 3 Workshops (2 English, 1 Spanish)
  • Saturday
    • 4 Keynote/Plenary sessions (2 English, 2 Spanish)
    • 4 Workshops (2 English, 2 Spanish)

Virtual participants will also have access to 4 unique on demand workshops that are available only to those registered for the virtual conference. These sessions will be available starting on Friday of the Conference and available for 2 weeks.

Participants can receive up to 16 elective hours towards their Catechist certificate or certificate renewal. The average single language user will earn approximately 8 elective hours.

In addition, virtual conference participants will have access to a virtual exhibitor hall to view and interact with sponsors and exhibitors.

Name Speakers
Friday, October 25, 2024, 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address: Rejoice! Your Names are Written in Heaven!Bishop Italo Dell'Oro CRS, Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonItalo Dell'Oro
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
The Joy of Discipleship in the ParishMichael Gormley, Catholic Lay EvangelistMichael Gormley
Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Celebration of the EucharistCardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonDaniel DiNardo
Friday, October 25, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
El Ministerio de Consolación como obra del Espiritu SantoAlicia Martinez, St. Martha ParishAlicia Martinez
Friday, October 25, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Keynote Address: Faithful Witness in a Changing World: A Reflection on the Life of Blessed Stanley RotherBishop Anthony Taylor, Diocese of Little RockAnthony Taylor
Friday, October 25, 2024, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Holy Spirit in the Work of EvangelizationFr. Rev. Justin Cormie, Our Lady of Fatima (Galena Park)Rev. Justin Cormie
Friday, October 25, 2024, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Presentación Principal: Testigo fiel en un mundo cambiante: una reflexión sobre la vida del Beato Stanley RotherBishop Anthony Taylor, Diocese of Little RockAnthony Taylor
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
La Eucaristía: El amor de Dios llevado a tu hogarFr. Victor Perez, St. Joseph Parish and St. Stephen Parish (Houston)Victor Perez
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Address: The Joyful Journey - Missionary Discipleship and the Holy Spirit Fr. John Ignatius, Servants of Christ JesusJohn Ignatius
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Pathways to Discipleship: A guide to making committed disciples in the parishGary Thome, Loving Stones of ChristGary Thome
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Presentación Principal: El viaje gozoso - El discipulado misionero y el Espíritu SantoDra. Ximena DeBroeck, Seminario Mount St. Mary’s, Emmitsburg, MDXimena DeBroeck
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Celebration of the EucharistBishop Italo Dell'Oro CRS, Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonItalo Dell'Oro
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote Address: Claiming our Hope; Living Our JoyFr. John Ignatius, Servants of Christ JesusJohn Ignatius
Teología de la EsperanzaJuana Manzo, Colegio Católico Mexicano Americano (MACC)Juana Manzo
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Being Christ to People in CrisisSusan Quinones LMSW, Loving Choice Pregnancy Health Center
Julie Hancock, Loving Choice Pregnancy Help Center
Susan Quinones Julie Hancock
Presentación Principal: Reclamando Nuestra Esperanza y Viviendo Nuestra AlegríaDra. Ximena DeBroeck, Seminario Mount St. Mary’s, Emmitsburg, MDXimena DeBroeck