Agenda

Get ready for two days filled with energy, connection, prayer, and actionable ideas as hundreds of Catholic pastors, parish staff, and ministry leaders come together in Timonium, Maryland.

The Rebuilt Conference is a conference for parishes, by parishes. You’ll learn from leaders who understand the opportunities and challenges of parish ministry – because they are living them every day. Together, we’ll share what is working, authentically discuss real questions, and encourage one another to Go Forward with greater clarity and courage.

Across the mainstage sessions, 30 topic-based breakouts, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other parish leaders – this agenda is designed to help you move from inspiration to action. Come ready to learn, share, ask questions, and discover next steps you can bring home to your parish!

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PRE-CONFERENCE

Sunday, May 2

9:00 or 11:00	Nativity Mass
1:00 – 4:00	Registration / Nativity Open House

DAY ONE

Monday, May 3

8:30 – 9:30	“Go” Session
10:00 – 12:00	Opening Session with Fr. Michael White
12:00 – 1:30	Lunch
1:30 – 2:30	Breakouts
2:30 – 2:50	Break & Sponsors
2:50 – 3:50	Breakouts
3:50 – 4:15	Break & Sponsors
4:15 – 5:30	Mass
5:30 – 7:00	Partner Parish Happy Hour (invite only)

DAY TWO

Tuesday, May 4

7:30 – 8:30	Mass & Prayer
9:00 – 11:00	Morning Session
11:00 – 11:15	Break & Sponsors
11:15 – 12:15	Breakouts
12:15 – 1:30	Lunch
1:30 – 2:30	Breakouts
2:30 – 2:45	Break & Sponsors
2:45 – 3:45	“Forward” Session
4:00 – 5:30	Grand Finale with Tom Corcoran

Mainstage Sessions

Our mainstage sessions bring together the shared vision for what God can do through local parishes.

Led by the Rebuilt visionaries – Fr. Michael White, Tom Corcoran, and Bishop Adam Parker – these sessions will combine Scripture, real leadership insights, honest stories, and lessons learned through years of parish ministry. Together, we’ll explore what it means to recognize where God is leading and have the courage to Go Forward.

Breakout Sessions

This is where the conference gets tactical! These 30 breakout sessions will give you the opportunity to dig into the real work of parish ministry alongside leaders who are doing that work every week. Sessions are led by pastors, parish staff, and leaders from parishes putting the Rebuilt model into practice in their own communities.

You’ll hear what has worked, what leaders have learned along the way, and how these principles can be adapted for parishes of different sizes, communities, and circumstances. Just as importantly, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions, learn from other attendees, and make connections with people facing many of the same challenges you are.

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

Monday, May 3 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

REBUILT BASICS - THE FOUNDATION FOR RENEWAL

New to Rebuilt or looking for a better understanding of our approach to parish renewal? This session introduces the Rebuilt model and its Four Strategic Anchors: Weekend Experience, Leadership, Grow Deeper, and Grow Wider. Learn how these principles work together to help your parish welcome new people, make disciples, and grow a stronger community. It’s a great starting point for making the most of the rest of the conference.

BUILDING A MISSION MINDED STAFF

Every member of your parish staff has a role to play in the mission of making disciples. From the front office to the facilities team, every job is an opportunity to serve God and his people. Explore how to build a staff culture where everyone understands the importance of their work, feels connected to the parish mission, and sees their role as more than just a job.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD: BRINGING THE BIBLE TO LIFE

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity to bring Scripture to life and help children grow in their faith. Hear from the teams behind Children’s Liturgy of the Word programs at several Rebuilt partner parishes as they share how they plan weekly messages, develop creative activities, and create engaging experiences that help children connect with God’s Word.

EXCELLENT WEEKEND EXPERIENCE: MUSIC, MESSAGE, MINISTRY

A great weekend experience takes planning, teamwork, and attention to detail. Explore how music, the homily, liturgy, and parish ministries come together to create a meaningful experience at Mass. Hear from parish leaders about what goes into planning each weekend, the challenges they face, and what they’ve learned along the way.

INTRODUCTION TO SMALL GROUPS

Small Groups help parishioners build relationships, grow in their faith, and find a sense of community within the parish. If your parish is just getting started with Small Groups, this session will walk you through the basics, from inviting and preparing leaders to choosing content and creating a welcoming environment where people can grow together as disciples.

GOING GLOBAL - PARISH MISSIONS 101

Parish missions offer an opportunity to serve others, both in your local community and around the world, while helping parishioners grow in their faith. Learn how to get started with a missions ministry, build strong partnerships with mission organizations, and invite parishioners to put their faith into action through service.

CATHOLIC JOURNEY: FROM SEEKING TO BELONGING

Every person comes to the Catholic Church with a different background, questions, and experiences. Explore how to create a welcoming and connected process that meets people wherever they are in their faith, from their first questions about Catholicism through OCIA, full initiation into the Church, and continued growth as disciples.

EMPOWERING THE LAITY

Renewal takes clergy and lay leaders pulling in the same direction, and a plan for hiring and developing the next layer of leaders. Learn how pastors and lay leaders build a shared vision, then walk through a practical model for identifying, training, and releasing new leaders so growth doesn’t stall when everything runs through one or two people.

BREAKOUT SESSION 2

Monday, May 3 | 2:50pm – 3:50pm

COLLABORATING WITH YOUR DIOCESE

When parishes and dioceses work together, they can strengthen the Church’s shared mission of making disciples. Explore how pastors, parish leaders, and diocesan teams can build stronger relationships, communicate a shared vision, and support one another in their work. Learn how collaboration at every level of the Church can strengthen our communities and help move the mission forward.

BUILDING A STRONG LEADERSHIP TEAM

A strong leadership team helps keep your parish focused on its mission and moving forward together. Learn how to build a Strategic Leadership Team, clarify priorities, and create an annual plan that keeps everyone working toward the same goals. Leave with tools and worksheets you can put to use in your parish.

NEXT GEN - TEENS

Reaching teens means creating a ministry that speaks to them at this important stage of life. Explore how to build a Next Gen program designed for today’s teens, with messages that connect to their lives, experiences that capture their attention, and meaningful moments that help them grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus.

INVEST AND INVITE - PARISH EVANGELIZATION PLAN

Evangelization begins with asking a simple question: Who isn’t here yet, and how can we reach them? Explore how to build a parish culture of invitation, where hospitality goes beyond a friendly greeting and parishioners are encouraged to share their faith and personally invite others to Mass. Learn how to invest in your parishioners so they become your strongest ambassadors, helping welcome new people into your parish community.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL GROUPS

For parishes with Small Groups already in place, strong leadership is key to keeping them healthy and growing. Explore how to train and support your Small Group leaders, help them navigate group dynamics, set clear expectations, and celebrate successes.

PARISH MINISTRY - INVITATION TO SERVE

Back by popular demand! Our most-requested breakout from 2025 returns with more time for questions and conversation. Learn how to personally invite parishioners to serve, prepare them for ministry, and help them grow as leaders. Explore ways to invest in your current volunteers, keep them engaged, and build a strong culture of service in your parish.

LOVE YOUR PEOPLE - PASTORAL CARE FOR ALL SEASONS

A pastor can’t personally care for every need in his parish, nor is he meant to do it alone. Imagine a parish where trained ministry teams help extend that care, walking alongside people through life’s challenges. Explore how to build a Member Care ministry that supports parishioners through healing prayer, grief support, pastoral visits, and more, creating a community where caring for one another is everyone’s mission.

BREAKOUT SESSION 3

Tuesday, May 4 | 11:15am – 12:15pm

CHURCHMONEY - RAISING GIVERS AT YOUR PARISH

Talking about money can be challenging, but generosity is an important part of growing as disciples. Drawing from the principles of Church Money, explore how to plan a successful Stewardship Weekend, encourage joyful giving, and build a parish culture where generosity is understood as an expression of faith and commitment to the mission.

PARISH MANAGEMENT - TECH TOOLS FOR GROWTH

AI and technology can be a useful tools for parish staff, helping save time on everyday tasks so you can focus more on people and ministry. Explore ways parishes can use technology to support communications, create presentations, plan meetings, and organize projects. Learn where these tools can help, and how to get started.

NEXT GEN - KIDS

Helping kids grow in their faith means meeting them where they are at every age and stage. Explore how to build a Next Gen ministry that supports children from preschool through their preteen years, and how to make it work with the volunteers and resources your parish already has.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER - GUEST EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP

A guest’s first impression of your parish begins long before Mass starts. From the parking lot to the welcome desk to a friendly greeting, every detail matters. Take a fresh look at your weekend experience through the eyes of a first-time guest and learn how to help visitors feel welcome and want to come back.

MESSAGE TEAM INSIDE LOOK

A great homily begins with Scripture and connects God’s Word to everyday life. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Nativity’s message team works together to plan homilies and message series that engage parishioners and help them grow in faith. Explore how the team studies the Sunday readings, develops key themes, incorporates stories and applications, and plans ahead with the liturgical calendar. Leave with ideas and tools you can bring back to your own parish.

PARISH MINISTRY - BUILDING LAYERS OF LEADERS

Explore how to welcome and train new volunteers, keep ministry teams engaged, and identify opportunities for people to take on greater responsibility. Learn how to build layers of leaders who can support one another, strengthen your ministries, and help your parish grow.

PARISH SCHOOL PANEL: ONE MISSION, ONE FAMILY

A parish school and parish community share a common mission: helping children and families grow in faith and build a lasting relationship with Jesus. Hear from parish and school leaders as they share how they work together to strengthen relationships, engage families in parish life, and create a shared sense of mission. Explore ways to bring your parish and school closer together as one faith community.

RAISE THE PRAISE - WHY MUSIC MATTERS

Music plays an important role in helping parishioners participate fully in the Mass and encounter God through worship. Explore how to build a strong music ministry, select music that supports the liturgy, and work closely with clergy and other parish ministries to create a prayerful, welcoming, and unified weekend experience.

BREAKOUT SESSION 4

Tuesday, May 4 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

LEAD & FEED: A CANDID Q&A WITH PASTORS

Join Rebuilt pastors for an open and honest conversation about the joys and challenges of parish leadership. Bring your questions and hear from fellow priests who understand what it means to lead a parish, care for its people, and help them grow as disciples of Jesus. This session is exclusively for pastors.

REACHING YOUNG ADULTS

Young adults are looking for meaningful relationships, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to grow in their faith. Explore how to build a young adult ministry that welcomes people ages 21–40 through social events, faith-sharing, and opportunities to connect with others in the parish. Learn how to create an inviting environment that makes it easy for young adults to get involved and become part of your parish community.

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS

Sacrament preparation is an opportunity to help individuals and families grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Explore new approaches to preparing children and families for the sacraments, from Baptism through Confirmation, with a focus on meaningful formation, personal connection, and continued involvement in parish life.

TRANSFORMING A PARISH THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER

Prayer is at the heart of parish renewal. Explore how to make prayer a greater part of your parish culture, bringing staff, ministry leaders, and parishioners together to seek God’s guidance and grow in faith. Learn how a shared commitment to prayer can strengthen your community, shape parish decisions, and inspire lasting transformation.

HOW TO CREATE AN ANNUAL PARISH PLAN

A clear annual plan helps your parish stay focused on its mission and make meaningful progress throughout the year. Learn how to identify priorities, set achievable goals, and create a plan that brings your pastor, staff, and ministry leaders together around a shared vision. Walk away with a framework you can use to guide your parish’s work in the year ahead.

PARISH OPERATIONS - FACILITIES AND CAMPUS BEST PRACTICES

Keeping a parish running smoothly takes planning, communication, and strong systems behind the scenes. Explore best practices for managing parish facilities, maintaining your campus, and coordinating the day-to-day responsibilities that support parish life. Learn how to organize priorities, clarify staff responsibilities, and put simple processes in place to help your parish operate more efficiently so your team can stay focused on its mission.

MULTI PARISH EXPERIENCE PANEL: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

As dioceses and parishes navigate mergers, pastorates, and changing parish structures, pastors are facing new challenges and opportunities for renewal. Hear from Rebuilt pastors who are leading through these changes as they share their experiences, lessons learned, and strategies for bringing communities together.

About Rebuilt Parish

Rebuilt Parish is a Catholic parish renewal movement that is boldly impacting pastors and parish staff, providing them the process and tools they need to refocus on reaching the un-churched, creating a clear discipleship path to grow their church, and revitalizing their parish culture.

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Agenda

PRE-CONFERENCE

Sunday, May 2

DAY ONE

Monday, May 3

DAY TWO

Tuesday, May 4

Mainstage Sessions

Breakout Sessions

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

REBUILT BASICS - THE FOUNDATION FOR RENEWAL

BUILDING A MISSION MINDED STAFF

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD: BRINGING THE BIBLE TO LIFE

EXCELLENT WEEKEND EXPERIENCE: MUSIC, MESSAGE, MINISTRY

INTRODUCTION TO SMALL GROUPS

GOING GLOBAL - PARISH MISSIONS 101

CATHOLIC JOURNEY: FROM SEEKING TO BELONGING

EMPOWERING THE LAITY

BREAKOUT SESSION 2

COLLABORATING WITH YOUR DIOCESE

BUILDING A STRONG LEADERSHIP TEAM

NEXT GEN - TEENS

INVEST AND INVITE - PARISH EVANGELIZATION PLAN

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SMALL GROUPS

PARISH MINISTRY - INVITATION TO SERVE

LOVE YOUR PEOPLE - PASTORAL CARE FOR ALL SEASONS

BREAKOUT SESSION 3

CHURCHMONEY - RAISING GIVERS AT YOUR PARISH

PARISH MANAGEMENT - TECH TOOLS FOR GROWTH

NEXT GEN - KIDS

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER - GUEST EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP

MESSAGE TEAM INSIDE LOOK

PARISH MINISTRY - BUILDING LAYERS OF LEADERS

PARISH SCHOOL PANEL: ONE MISSION, ONE FAMILY

RAISE THE PRAISE - WHY MUSIC MATTERS

BREAKOUT SESSION 4

LEAD & FEED: A CANDID Q&A WITH PASTORS

REACHING YOUNG ADULTS

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS

TRANSFORMING A PARISH THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER

HOW TO CREATE AN ANNUAL PARISH PLAN

PARISH OPERATIONS - FACILITIES AND CAMPUS BEST PRACTICES

MULTI PARISH EXPERIENCE PANEL: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

Breakout Sessions

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

Adoration

Lab Sessions/Add-Ons in Morning

TBD

Registration

until 6pm

Opening Mass with Bishop Parker

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Break with Vendors

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Breakout Sessions

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Opening General Session with Father White

4:30pm - 6:00pm

8:00am - 4:00pm

Amy Rogers

Church of the Nativity

Creating a Welcoming Church

Building a Pastoral Care Ministry

Sharing Stories of Life Change

Clergy and Laity: Working Together to Renew the Church

Raising Givers

Getting Small Groups Started

Moving Members to Serve In Missions

Investing in the Next Generation

Getting People out of the Pews: Every Member a Minister

Pastor Q&A: Leading and Feeding

Mastering Tough Talks: Navigating Conflict with Confidence

Measuring Growth: Attendance vs. Discipleship

Planning a Transformative Stewardship Weekend

Engaging Kids in Faith: CLOW

Reaching Young Adults

Managing Campus Operations

Developing Layers of Leaders

Creating a Worship Culture: Raise the Praise