Holy Family Parish
75 Poirier Avenue, St. Albert, AB
Online Registration Link
https://catholicfamilyministries.regfox.com/women-of-dignity-2024
October 18-19, 2024
Conference Focus: This weekend our speakers will do a deep dive beyond the question "What is a woman?" to "What is an authentic Catholic woman?" Notably, our next three CFM conferences will be encouraging all of us to understand what Catholics need to be in order to impact our current culture through our authenticity as Catholic women, men, and families. And ladies, it begins with us this weekend.
At every stage of our lives we all face challenges. As students, single women, wives, mothers, grandmothers and professionals, we are searching for many things - hope, peace, to be loved - but a common question for a Catholic woman is "How can I become more holy (virtuous) when I constantly seem to fall short?" We long to do God's Will in our lives but struggle when faced with the mundane day-to-day tasks, or the weighty crosses God allows. Seeking holiness requires searching ourselves. What does it mean to be a woman of God? How do we do this when we can't seem to go one day, or even one hour, without messing up? And we are not searching from a place of pride but very likely a place of desperation or guilt. We know what the Proverbs 31 woman looks like, yes, and she's pretty much Virtuous Woman 101, but we struggle to be all that. Join us this weekend to learn how to live a life of virtue that will open our hearts to God's Grace and help us emulate the life of our Holy Mother and the Saints.
Speakers
Rita Taylor is the founder of Fully Integrated Ministries, a small ministry that is dedicated to helping Catholics reclaim virtue in their daily lives. She attended Divine Mercy University, where she completed her Master of Science in Psychology and has spent the past half a decade leading Catholics in healing and formation through workshops, retreats, and one-on-one coaching. Rita is passionate about equipping Catholics with practical strategies, for living full and faithful lives, that integrate both psychology and Catholic Tradition. Rita’s story and joy-filled smile will leave us with the hope we need to walk in virtue and Grace to become the Saints God created us to be.
Rachel Wong is a Catholic writer and speaker based in Vancouver. She is formerly the host of The Feminine Genius Podcast that celebrates the diversity of Catholic femininity, one woman's story at a time. She loves storytelling, connecting with others and adventuring with the Lord. She will speak on the feminine genius - particularly diversity in the Church and the role women play and how we are all called to be exactly as we are. She will share her story, “The Ache of Waiting When Things Don't Go as Planned” which is her experience of discernment and the cross that has turned into a great joy as the 'ache of waiting' has been a unique opportunity to find God in the midst of the trial. She attended FLC 2024 and is excited to share with us this weekend.
MASS Celebrants
Fr. Kris Schmidt is a priest for the Archdiocese of Edmonton, currently serving as pastor for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Camrose. He grew up in St. Albert, attending Holy Family Catholic Church and he entered St. Joseph’s Seminary at age 21 in 2008. He was ordained a priest in 2015. In a recent interview Fr. Kris was asked what advice he would give to a young man who is drawn to priesthood, but is fearful? Father's response, "Friendship with Jesus will always bring you joy and peace. Stop focusing on everything you're going to have to give up and start being open to what you're being offered."
He is also the Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Given his many responsibilities, we are grateful he can join us.
Fr. Antony Cruz Michael, SAC is a Pallottine priest who celebrates his 15th Anniversary to the priesthood this year. He is pastor of Holy Family Parish, St. Albert and holds additional responsibilities as Provincial Delegate/ Delegate Superior for the members of Our Lady of Good Health Province (OLGH) in Canada and Dean for the Edmonton North Deanery. He lives his life imitating his Patron, St. Anthony of Padua; knows Christ through daily prayer; discerned his vocation before the Blessed Sacrament and seeks holiness for himself and the flock he shepherds.
We will also be blessed by several priests on Friday night to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Weekend MC
Kristen Schiller has been the CFM Vendor Coordinator for many years. When she also accepted the task as MC for our WOD Conferences, she quickly discovered that when you are really, really good at a task, you may hold that position into perpetuity! Kristen is also a wife and mother of four beautiful children, has her Master’s Degree in Psychology and works for Catholic Social Services Mercy Counselling, following their mission to carry out the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through excellence in psychological service delivery to individuals and families in the Edmonton area.
Music Ministry: Dynamic Duo
Janelle and Monique Reinhart will lead us in prayer and song this weekend. The familial harmony of this duo is the sound of angels. As the woman who performed for two popes and wrote the theme song for World Youth Day in Toronto, Janelle needs little introduction. Monique is passionate about all things beautiful. She has proven herself proficient as a singer, songwriter and guitar player. Be prepared to be blessed!
Our Weekend Schedule was revised and updated October 11, 2024 and will be available in the program on the weekend.
Pricing: October 7-16, 2024
$60.00 Regular Price
$40.00 Students (Dependents) and Seniors (65+)
$75.00 Onsite Price for all attendees (not registered and paid by October 16)
After October 16, 2024, online registration will no longer be available.
Vendor Registration is CLOSED
