October 21 @ 3:00-4:00pm*

2.a Flocknote: Online Giving (Part 1 or a 2-part session)
Presenters: Cody Ward; Cade Davidson; Tim Bishop
Donating online to your parish is one of the best and fastest ways to improve offertory, run a campaign, and be better able to budget finances. Flocknote can help. This session focuses on online giving and how it can best be used to grow your parish’s finances.

2.b Ready, Set, Enroll! A Step-by-Step Open Enrollment Walkthrough
Presenters: Debbie Turziano, Hayden Smith
HR will walk you through the OE Process on Bswift

2.c Project Rachel coming soon!
Presenter: Kathy Barton
There are far too many who feel isolated from the church. The result is that, all too often, their families are not engaged with the church either. Why? Because they feel that they have committed the one sin that was not covered by the cross. You and I know that there is no such sin where grace and a true repentant heart are concerned.

Project Rachel is a diocese-based ministry offering specially trained priests, counselors and laypersons who provide an integrated approach to healing for those affected by abortion. Project Rachel provides confidential, compassionate referral services for licensed mental health professionals and pastoral counseling. Women can find forgiveness and peace of heart through compassionate help and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

2.d Introduction to the West Virginia Catholic Foundation
Presenter: Bryan Minor
For parishes and schools with endowments, or for those who want to create one, learn about how the Foundation is structured, it’s relationship to your budget, how distributions work, and other practical considerations for running your endowment program. The Foundation is the official endowment partner of the Diocese and exists to provide long-term funding strategies for your location.

2.e Grace and Governance
Presenters: Jenn Hornyak, Shannon Wall
An effective School Advisory Council plays a vital role in the mission and success of a school. This session is designed for current and/or future school board members who want to make a meaningful contribution to their school community. Participants will dive into the purpose and responsibilities of an advisory council, learn about the best practices for collaboration and governance, and discover how to provide support for school leadership. Topics will include council roles, fundraising support, creating community partnerships, and strategic planning.

2.f Faith Meets AI: A Catholic Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Presenter: Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP
What is artificial intelligence, and what should Catholic leaders know about it? This accessible session introduces basic terminology, explains the capabilities and limitations of generative AI, and explores the Church’s developing response, including Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas. Participants will consider how Catholic teaching can guide responsible use, with human dignity and relationships at the center.

2.g OCIA: Evangelization At Its Best
Presenter: Shirley Carter
Still not clear about the new “Order of Christian Initiation of Adults?” What’s changed? Why? What now? In this workshop, we will explore these questions and others as together we navigate this new process and it’s obvious connection to parish evangelization efforts.

October 21 @ 4:15-5:15pm*

3.a Flocknote: Online Giving (Part 2 or a 2-part session)
Presenters: Cody Ward; Cade Davidson; Tim Bishop; Krissie Benson
Donating online to your parish is one of the best and fastest ways to improve offertory, run a campaign, and be better able to budget finances. Flocknote can help. This session focuses on online giving and how it can best be used to grow your parish’s finances.

3.b The Leave Lowdown: STD & FMLA Made Easy
Presenters: Debbie Turziano, Hayden Smith
Join us for an upcoming STD & FMLA Training Class designed to help you better understand these important employee benefits and leave programs.

3.c Resources for Starting a Women of the Way or Other Women’s Ministry In Your Parish
Presenters: Gina Boggess; Katie Flannagan; Sharon Duda
This session will introduce participants to practical resources and inspiring models for beginning or strengthening a women’s ministry in their parish. Together, we will explore different approaches to gathering women in faith, friendship, Scripture, prayer, and service. Participants will learn about:

1. How to Start a Women’s Group in Your Parish: Discover practical first steps for discerning the needs of the women in your parish, gathering a leadership team, inviting others, and creating a welcoming ministry rooted in faith, fellowship, and service.

2. Walking with Purpose: Learn about this Scripture-based Catholic women’s ministry and its mission of enabling women to know Christ personally through Scripture. Explore how small-group Bible studies can help women deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and experience transformation in their own lives, families, parishes, and communities.

3. Starting a Christian Mothers’ Group: Explore ways to bring mothers together for encouragement, prayer, faith formation, and friendship. This model offers women a supportive community where they can grow in their vocation, share the joys and challenges of motherhood, and help one another raise their families in faith. Whether your parish is just beginning to dream about a women’s ministry or is looking for new ways to reach and serve women, this session will offer ideas, resources, and inspiration to help you take the next step. Come discover what might set the women of your parish on fire with faith and how God may be calling you to walk together as Women of the Way.

3.d Let’s Create Social Media Posts with Canva
Presenter: Joyce Bibey
Joyce Bibey, manager of writing and social media for the diocese will help you create customized graphics like a pro to help you promote your events, evangelize, enlighten, etc.

This session is hands-on. Bring your laptop. Limited number of laptops (4) will be available for use – first come first serve.
PREREQUISITES:
1. Attendees must have a Canva account (parishes and school who do not have an account may contact Rich Harold, rharold@dwc.org, ASAP to see if they are able to obtain a free pro account.
2. Attendees should have parish/school/organization’s logo, photos of the church/school and feature images downloaded on the laptop or have it on a thumb drive. Any special requests must be emailed to Joyce at jbibey@dwc.org no later than Monday, Oct. 5th.

3.e QuickBooks Online: Schools
Presenter: Cole Bonacci; Lisa Stetson
Looking for new ways to make QuickBooks Online work for your school? Bring your questions and learn some helpful tips and tricks from Lisa Stetson and Cole Bonacci of the DWC Finance Office.

3.f Footprints of our Journey with Christ: An Overview of Sacramental Records
Presenter: Jon-Erik Gilot
The faithful of our diocese have the right to and the expectation of accurate, well-preserved sacramental records. Those of us entrusted with creating and maintaining these records, including pastors and parish staff, must exercise care and confidence in fulfilling this responsibility. This presentation will highlight the general norms relating to recording sacraments and notations and issuing certificates. We will also discuss the proper storage and handling of registers, and options for transferring your closed registers to the diocesan archives.

October 22 @ 9:00-10:00am*

4.a Flocknote: Best Practices
Presenters: Cody Ward; Cade Davidson; Tim Bishop
What’s missing… Duplicates, missing information, and updates can wreak havoc on your Flocknote database. In this session, Flocknote staff will discuss best practices to update parishioner information, remove duplicates and clean up your system… WHICH SAVES YOU MONEY!

4.b Policy Enforcers (HR & Payroll)
Presenters: Debbie Turziano, HR Staff, Darlene Littleton
Learn what the role of HR and Payroll is and what the day-to-day operations look like. This will also be a question-and-answer time.

4.c Where is the church in the midst of divorce/separation? Location: Conference Room D
Presenter: Kathy Barton
The Olive Branch is a program created to help individuals who are separated or divorced. It is designed to offer information and resources to aid in achieving personal and spiritual growth while navigating this complicated and painful process.
Olive Branch is a gentle reminder that you need not go through this journey alone and that peace and new life are promised to those who remain faithful.
This program is your “olive branch” of restored faith and hope in the midst of the storm.
Let’s host an Olive Branch at your parish!

4.d Advanced Strategies for Catholic Foundation Endowments
Presenter: Bryan Minor
So you receive a quarterly statement from the WV Catholic Foundation….what’s that all about? Learn about how your endowment operates, how to strategically utilize your fund, how to add funds, when to take distributions or decline them, how to extend your planned giving program, and when to consider creating new endowments. Bring your June 30 statement and your questions to this interactive session.

4.e The Great Idea Exchange: Sharing Practical Ideas That Work
Presenter: Heidi Sforza, Krissie Benson
Some of the best ideas don’t come from consultants—they come from the people doing the work every day. Join colleagues from around the Diocese for a fast-paced, interactive session where you’ll exchange practical, low-cost, high-impact ideas you can use immediately. From volunteer recruitment and fundraising to hospitality, communications, and parish engagement, every participant has something valuable to share.
Leave with dozens of new ideas, new connections, and renewed energy for your ministry.

4.f AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Practice: Tools for Parish and Religious Formation
Presenter: Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP Location: Chapel
Explore practical ways AI can support the daily work of clergy, parish and school staff, and volunteers, from drafting communications and planning meetings to developing resources for ministry and education. Through demonstrations and concrete examples, participants will learn how to use generative AI tools for pastoral planning, catechesis, and preaching preparation while protecting confidential information. The session emphasizes sound pastoral judgment and using AI to support the personal encounters at the heart of the Church’s mission.

4.g Come With Me Into the Fields
Presenter: Shirley Carter
This workshop will give an overview of the Department of Faith Formation…from OCIA to Camp Carlo, from Catechesis to NCYC. Bring your questions and get some answers to take back to your parish. Sowing the seeds of faith, let us support one another as together we labor in the fields.

October 22 @ 10:15-11:15am*

5.a Flocknote: Questions & Answers)
Presenters: Cody Ward; Cade Davidson; Tim Bishop
Flocknote Q&A… Now’s your chance to go over any items the Flocknote staff may be able to help you with within your database. This session gives you a chance to ask questions and get answers using your database in real time.

5.b HR Open House
Presenters: Debbie Turziano, Hayden Smith
Join Debbie and Hayden for an overview of PACE sessions and any remaining questions or open items. We are here to help.

5.c Building Community
Presenters: Jenn Hornyak, Shannon Wall
This workshop is designed to discuss meaningful ways to be involved in growing, creating, and nurturing a strong sense of community. Participants will learn how their time, talents, and presence can help foster a strong partnership between parish and school. This session will also highlight the many benefits of parish-school involvement, including stronger faith formation for children and families, increased student success, enhanced parish vitality, and a deeper sense of shared mission. By working together, parishioners and school communities can create a lasting impact and a bright future for the Church.

5.d Let’s Talk Canva!
Presenter: Amber Chambers
Make the most of your experience with Canva by learning tips and tricks. I will go over best practices, file sizing and resizing, designing with a grid, and more. Come loaded with questions and I will make it worth your while.   

5.e QuickBooks Online: Parishes
Presenter: Cole Bonacci; Lisa Stetson
Have questions about using QuickBooks Online for your parish? Join Lisa Stetson and Cole Bonacci of the DWC Finance Office to explore helpful tips, tricks, and practical ways to get more out of QuickBooks.

5.f The Church on the Streets: Social Justice from Francis to Leo XIV
Presenter: Fr. Andy Switzer
The Church’s best-kept secret is a secret no more. Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV have brought Catholic Social Teaching to the forefront of Catholic life. Come explore the principles that shape a Gospel-centered response to today’s social challenges.