NCCL...Day Three

By Tuesday, I was actually tired. For those of you who do not know me, it is an anomaly! I guess the doctor was right about taking my iron, huh?

Anyway..I did not attend the General Session because my DH who lost his job (after almost 17 years) in February had an interview. It didn't pan out, but I think I'm okay with that. Vegas is nice to visit, right? Anyway, he did make a contact here in LA that may result in yet another interview. Please keep him in your prayers.

So...I mosied on in in time for my first session a little late:

• Media Mindfulness: Faith-based strategies for navigating media cultures with the NDC by Sr. Rose Pacatte

I enjoyed what I heard so much that I have decided to pursue her Advanced Certificate in Media Literacy which takes place July 6 - July 13 in Culver City.

Speaking of Sr. Rose's blog...I wish I had done a little more research-no offense to Google-but I would rather have had a WordPress blog.  Look for an address change in the coming months!

After lunch with some friends a made there, it was time for the Roundtables. Now, the way this works is you walk into the Platinum Ballroom and there are like 65 tables set-up around the room. During the Roundtables, 50 of these tables are occupied by individuals who lead a group discussion on their chosen topic. Normally, you participate in one session for each of the two time frames given- 1:00 and 1:40.

Of course...they don't know ME. I simply walked around and politely (I am from the South after all) asked if I could have a copy of the handouts. Here is what I was able to bring back (some speakers were gone by the time I made it to the table):

• A Morality Lock-in Retreat for 8th Grade Faith Formation Students by Ginger Marlin and Cheryl Dawley, St. Gregory the Great Parish, San Diego Diocese
• Pre-K and Special Needs by Christine Ramirez, St. Andrew the Apostle Sierra Vista Parish, Sierra Vista, AZ
• Mystagogy for Children by Dr. Marianne Slattery, St. Noel Parish, Diocese of Cleveland (Participated)
• Lighting the Fire: Using a Whole-Group Gathering to Kick-Off Weekly PSR Classes in a Fun, Energetic Way by Jennifer Truitt, St. Oliver Plunkett Parish, Archdiocese of Atlanta (Participated)
• Preschool Catechist Formation Course by Pamela Hoover, St. Catherine LaBoure Parish, Diocese of San Diego (this one was for Jan)

The day is not over! Following all of THAT, we attended a Joint Diocesan Director & Staff Form, The Spirituality of Administration, facilitated by the beautifully spiritual Ann Garrido. I bought her book later and she autographed it!

Even though she wasn't there, I also picked up Lisa Hendey's book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms.

We attended another meeting solely for Diocesan Staff where I picked up a few new ideas on Alternative RE Models.

After that, we ate, played, and danced at the Sadlier Event. Check out pictures on my Twitter.