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Aaron Del Monte

Sponsor: William H. Sadlier, Inc.

Aaron Del Monte serves as an educational consultant for William H. Sadlier, Inc. He has spent his entire adult life dedicated to teaching and ministering to young people. He and his wife, Sherry spent 10 years as the Coordinators of Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove, California. Aaron spent 35 years as a volunteer, staff member, and eventually Vice President of Development at Cornerstone Media, Inc., a non-profit youth ministry resource using popular music as a powerful communication tool. He is the author of the book Prayers and Reflections for Newlyweds.

B05 Reach Your Teens, Guaranteed

Reach today’s youth more effectively! This workshop will help you facilitate meaningful conversations with teens about values, relationships, and faith. Special emphasis is placed on utilizing popular music to establish a connection with youth. Whether you are a catechist, teacher, youth minister, or parent of a teen, this workshop will provide simple, practical strategies you can use to make Church relevant to our youth.

D06 Confirmation 101 for Teachers and Catechists

Confirmation is meant to be a Sacrament of Initiation that candidates are genuinely excited about. The reality is that many Confirmation catechists are challenged by making the content of their lessons meaningful and fun for their junior high and high school age students. Don’t despair! This workshop will provide simple, practical strategies you can use to make the path to Confirmation fun and fulfilling for your candidates.