Keynote Speaker: DAVID WELLS
Speaker, Teacher, Catechist and Author
David's keynote presentation is in 3 parts, commencing with Part 1 on Thursday evening, October 21, 2021.
David Wells is a teacher, producer of catechetical resources and gifted public speaker.
His publications include: The Reluctant Disciple, The Discipleship Journey, The Grateful Disciple and Beloved Disciples.
David’s teaching career began in 1985 in Derbyshire England. In 1990, David received a M(Phil) degree from Nottingham University, which focused on Effective Methods of Teacher In-service Training. Following this, he worked in London for the Catholic Education Service providing in-service training opportunities for staff in Catholic schools. This was followed by two Diocesan roles first as an Education Adviser in the Nottingham diocese and then in 2000, in Exeter as Director of Formation for the Plymouth Diocese. Since leaving Plymouth Diocese in May 2018, he held portfolios of projects including a two-year post working with Bishop John and the Salford Diocese.
Representing the Bishop’s Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997, he received further invitations to other conferences worldwide. Currently living in Devon, England, David travels extensively for speaking engagements.
David is a welcome and well-loved speaker at WFMP. He provides engaging and relevant messages in a witty and relatable style. Participants have commented on his presentation message as powerful, profound, inspiring, energizing and, importantly, joyful!
Join David in this 3-part WFMP presentation as he speaks to our conference theme: Guardians of Hope, Bearers of the Promise, Stewards of Creation.
Feature Speaker: DR. ANNE JAMIESON
Executive Director, Institute for Catholic Education
About Anne: Anne began her career in Toronto working for the Ministry of Community and Social Services and left Toronto to become an elementary school teacher with the Waterloo Catholic District
School Board, where she taught for 14 years. Having graduated from St. Jerome’s with her Masters of Catholic Thought, Anne came to work for the Diocese of Hamilton in 2008 as the Director of the Catechesis Office. She received her Doctor of Ministry in 2015 from the
University of Toronto.
Dr. Jamieson has been a lecturer at St. Augustine’s Seminary in Toronto and has provided professional development to teachers across Canada in teaching Religious Education. She was a contributing author and specialist reviewer for Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ. Anne is the author and co-author of several parish-based resources for small groups and sacramental preparation.
In September 2020, Anne was appointed the Executive Director of the Institute for Catholic Education. She describes herself as a wife and mother, a life-long learner, and a lover of Catholic Education. She and her husband, David, live on the family farm with their 4 children, the 7th generation of Jamiesons to live and work on the farm.
Presentation: Pandemic as Pregnant Pause
Description: While so much was 'put on hold', while we waited expectantly, each of us experienced some measure of transformation, gained some insights about ourselves, our lives, our professional practise. As we turn a corner and enter the new normal, what will be brought to life in us as individuals and as a community. Join us for a reflection on Person, Place, Promise and Purpose Post-Pandemic.
Check back soon to see a full list of conference workshops.
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