Workshops: FOCUS 2002
FOCUS on Work
W-1
4:15
The Spiritual Invitations of Transition at Work
Promotion. Laid off. New boss. Transition at work, positive or
negative, can be the seedbed for spiritual growth. We will explore
how to deepen our sense of self and more fully express faith in
our daily lives by heeding our calling, taking risks, admitting
failure and acknowledging others.
Mr. Al Gustafson is
the Director of the Crossroads Institute and a founding partner
of the Career Transitions Center of Chicago. He is an adjunct
professor at Benedictine University and president of a private
foundation for young children at risk.
W-2
2:30
Sharing Your Giftsà. For a Change
When was the last time you wanted to work for change in the world
and in yourself through volunteer service? Come to be guided through
a discernment process, hear stories of conversion through volunteerism,
and learn strategies for making volunteer service a valuable experience.
Mr. Mark Laboe is
Executive Director of Amate House, the young adult volunteer program
for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He has a master's in Divinity
from Loyola and a bachelor's in Theology and Economics. He spent
2 à years as a lay missionary in Chile.
W-3
4:15
Finding Christ in the Marketplace
Living and witnessing the Gospel message is a challenge in the
busy world of work. Our spiritual life may be alive in the community
where we worship, but how do we practice what was preached on
Sunday? We will explore different ways to find and bring Christ
to your work.
Brother Tom Minta
is the Manager of Statewide Employment for the Department of Human
Services/Office of Rehabilitation. Services. He holds a bachelor's
from DePaul and has completed graduate work at Loyola. He is certified
in American Sign Language Interpreting.
W-4
2:30
How to Decide what You Want to Do (With the Rest of Your Life)
Would you like some help sorting out your skills, interests, strengths,
unique gifts, and passions? Tom will start from the perspective
of personal responsibility, proceed to some ways of answering
questions about personal career choices, and conclude with some
learnings.
Dr. Thomas E. Murray
is Executive Director of the Career Transitions Center of Chicago.
To assist people in career decisions he created the Institute
for Entrepreneurship. Tom worked in teaching, counseling, consulting,
and directing not-for-profit organizations.
W-5
4:15
Discerning Our Calling
We will explore questions for discerning a calling that is inspired
by a sense of personal purpose and vision, motivated by our deeper
passions and desires, grounded in a realistic recognition and
our unique gifts and talents, and guided by a sense of social
responsibility and compassion.
Dr. John Neafsey, Psy. D
is a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice of
psychotherapy and consultation. He also teaches religion, psychology
and the psychological and spiritual dimensions of vocation at
Loyola. His family is a member of St. Gertrude's parish.
W-6
2:30
Would Your Mother be Proud of You? Ethics for the Overwhelmed
A colleague approaches you at a cocktail party and says: "You
didn't hear this from me, but I think you should knowà" How do
you respond? This workshop will focus on the importance of maintaining
personal integrity through truth-telling and concrete ideas on
being ethical.
Sr. Susan Sanders, RSM
is the director of the Center for Religion and Public Discourse
and Associate Professor of Public Policy at St. Xavier University.
She received a doctorate and a master's in Public Policy and has
been published in academic and trade journals and books.
W-7
4:15
The Balancing Act: Your Job vs. the Rest of Your Life
This interactive workshop will explore reasons and strategies
for juggling the demands of work, play, family and personal time.
We will develop ways in which to achieve a more balanced lifestyle.
Mr. Eric Weinheimer
is the Executive Director of the CARA program, a nonprofit organization
that assists homeless individuals. Previously, Eric worked in
corporate banking for ten years. He has an MBA from the University
of Chicago.
W-8
2:30
Faith as a Guiding Force in Your Work
Does faith have any role in your work place? Of course it does!
Decisions need to be made, values and hopes need to be shared,
and our God given talent contributes to the development of God's
world. No matter what work you do, come to discuss how faith is
an important part of doing your job well.
Mr. Al Castillo is
the Director of Hispanic Communications and formerly the Director
for the Millennium Office. He attended Quigley North and Niles
College, holds an MBA from UIC and is a parishioner at Divine
Infant Jesus in Westchester.
