Registration Opens August 5th
Ministry Days is the largest gathering of ministers, catechists and Catholic school teachers in the Diocese of Sacramento. The event is an excellent opportunity to network with others who serve our parishes and schools.
Go, Make Disciples: Co-Responsibility for the Mission of the Church. More than ever our Church is in need not only of disciples but those who are able to form other disciples. By virtue of their baptism, lay people in the Church have a co-responsibility along side those who are called to holy orders to respond to the gospel mandate to make disciples. We all have a part in the mission of the Church. Just as Jesus says in Matthew 9:38, “ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers”, we call on you to help make this weekend a meaningful time to form and equip these laborers to tend to His harvest.
SPECIAL EVENTS for MINISTRY DAYS 2019
Symposium on the Disaffiliation of Young Catholics
Thursday, September 26 Symposium 10am - 3pm
Dr. Bob Mcarty and Josh Packard from St. Mary’s Press will lead a pre-conference symposium on the “Disaffiliation of Young Catholics” on Thursday, September 26th from 10am – 3pm. They will share the findings of a two-year national study on why young people are leaving the Catholic Church. The discussion will include stories from young people and the myriad of reasons they are choosing to leave the faith and where they are going. Cost is $55 for a single ticket and $150 for a team of 3 - lunch is included.
Tolton: From Slave to Priest
Thursday, September 26 Cocktails: 6pm, Play: 7pm
Come join us as we present, “Tolton: From Slave to Priest” on Thursday, September 26th. The play tells the story of Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American Catholic priest. A young Augustus Tolton desired to be a priest but was not accepted to any seminaries in the United States because he was black. He travelled to Rome where he studied for the priesthood and later ordained in 1886. He returned to the United States where he started St. Monica’s Parish in the South Side of Chicago. “Tolton” is a powerful multi-media live production, filled with music, drama and inspiring performances. Tickets are $35 and include a cocktail hour.
Go to www.MinisitryDays.com for details and more information!
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking is free. Please park in the parking lot behind the school. There is access to parking from both M St and Elvas Ave. On Friday there is also overflow parking available at St. Mary Parish (1333 58th St., Sacramento, CA 95819)
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Office of Family & Faith Formation
(916)733-0177
Ministrydays@scd.org
Can I update my registration information?
If you need to make any changes to your registration please contact Ministrydays@scd.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
If you registered prior to September 16 you will receive your nametag and ticket in the mail. Please bring that. If you registered after September 16, you will need to check in each day a name tag will be waiting for you that lists your classes.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
The name on the registration is the name that will be printed on the name tags. It is important that we have the correct names. If a change is needed please contact Lauralyn Solano at Ministrydays@scd.org
