ARISE! PROCLAIM THE PROMISE!

The 2021 Virtual Conference for Catholic Parishes & Schools
Wednesday 3 March – Friday 5 March 2021

A unique encounter for religious educators, teachers, catechists and music and youth ministers with a creative and practical focus on faith formation, church engagement and the celebration of Catholic Identity within parish and school communities.

Acclaimed International & Australian Speakers & Presenters

David Wells

Remarkable speaker, teacher, catechist, author from the United Kingdom
www.pathwaystogod.org/resources/profiles/david-wells

Sarah Hart

Prolific songwriter, talented musician, gifted speaker, performer from the United States
www.sarahhart.com

Ian Callanan

Leading composer, accomplished musician, liturgical formator, workshop leader from Ireland
www.iancallanan.com

Paul Skippen

Liturgy educator, creative storyteller, proclaimer, and ritual maker from Australia
www.liturgyritualprayer.com
www.gpbs.com.au

The conference Music Ministry will be led by accomplished Australian composers and songwriters:

John Burland

John Burland is an internationally acclaimed Catholic musician, composer, educator and speaker. His music inspires and unites generations as it joyfully teaches, celebrates and proclaims the message of Jesus Christ. John’s great new recording, “Arise and Go Out” from his second Nashville album, is the conference theme song. www.johnburland.net

Gen Bryant

Gen Bryant is a young and vibrant Catholic music minister, composer, presenter, performer, and storyteller. Gen’s music reflects a passion and energy for young people as she draws together the elements of music, prayer, and a mission of social justice.
www.genbryant.com

The SAGA

Vibrant young pop duo THE SAGA is a Melbourne based duo who aim to share a message of love, hope and light through their music. Alyssa and Georga have been performing throughout Australia and internationally for over 15 years, both individually and as a pair. They appeared at ACYF in Perth in 2019 and WYD in Panama in front of 40,000+ young people. www.thesaga.com.au

Arise! Proclaim the Promise! will take us on a creative journey through:

• Prayer, Ritual & Reflection
• Engaging presentations
• Energetic bands with the latest songs for catechesis
• Informative Q & A panels
• Concerts
• Music events, showcasing new and emerging artists
• Networking for mission & ministry
• Showcasing Catholic Creatives

Session Presenters:

Father Kevin Bates SM

Music-maker, songwriter, Pastor, Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill

Gen Bryant

Music minister, composer, presenter, performer

John Burland

Musician, composer, educator, speaker

Dennis Clare

Mime artist & creative presenter, entertainer

Sister Susan Daily IBVM OAM

Graphic religious & visual artist, passionate creative designer, teacher

Susie Edmonds

Life coach, mentor, head of program, founder of Inner Directions

Dr Robert Haddad

Manger, Network Catholic Identity, Church Engagement Directorate of Mission & Identity, Sydney Catholic Schools

Anne Maree Higgins

Composer, musician & teacher, founder of Canary Studios

Father Liam Lawton

Singer, songwriter and Pastor from Ireland

Father Krish Mathavan MSC

Missionary of the Sacred Heart, passionate disciple, Pastor, St Therese of Lisieux Parish, Moonah-Lutana

Ivanka Rancic

Church Engagement Officer
Directorate of Mission & Identity, Sydney Catholic Schools

Isabelle Roberts

Religious Education Coordinator & Liturgist, Loreto College, Marryatville, South Australia

Trish Watts

Vocal artist, composer, presenter, voice movement therapy

WorshipNOW

Timeless liturgy, modern worship music, formation resources
www.worshipnowpublishing.com

Sister Elizabeth Young RSM

Creative practitioner, writer, young disciple, Pastoral Worker – Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes

The Saga

Vibrant young Melbourne based pop duo Alyssa & Georga

Online Registration COMING SOON!

Complete Registration Package: SCHOOLS

• Early bird: $125.00 individual pass (until 5 February 2021)
• Early bird: $550.00 complete school access (until 5 February 2021)
• $140.00 individual pass (from 6 February 2021)
• $650.00 complete school access (from 6 February 2021)

Complete Registration Package: PARISH & SCHOOL TEAMS

• $75.00 pastoral associates, parish educators, catechists, music ministers
• $450.00 combined parish & school team

A collaboration in ministry between GBPS, Liturgy Ritual Prayer, and Willow Publishing

c: Paul Skippen (Conference Coordinator)

e: info@gpbs.com.au

m: 0412 850 883