September 6-8, 2018 University of Mary

Bismarck, ND

The Diocese of Bismarck, incooperation with the University

of Mary, is proud offer thisupcoming conference, A CatholicResponse to Gender Ideology, toexplore an authentically Catholic

response to gender ideologyfrom the medical, psychological,

philosophical, theological,pastoral, and legal perspectives.

A Catholic Response toGender Ideology

Thursday, September 6 to Saturday, September 8, 2018

University of Mary Lumen Vitae Center

7500 University Drive Bismarck, ND 58504

(includes all meals)

*UMary students canattend sessions for free

but must still register

Registration Cost: $175

Register online at: www.bismarckdiocese.com/gender

Gender Ideology...

is having a devastating impact on

children and teens

ignores God as Creator and

promotes a view of individual

autonomy which is simply incorrect

redefines the parent-child

relationship, casting parents as

"oppressing" children by raising

them as boys or girls

undermines basic Christian

anthropology by defining the

person as a disembodied mind and

the body as mere instrument

Aiming to serve key personnelinvolved in Catholic Charities,

Catholic Schools, SeminaryFormation, Counseling and Diocesan

staff, we will present the issuesinvolved and discuss ways to prepare

a proactive, truthful andcompassionate response to gender

ideology when these issues arise. Wehope to equip participants to be

catalysts for advancing this discussionand preparing to respond to gender

ideology at their level.

A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology

*11 CEUs are available to social workers by theNorth Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

 Each person seeking the CEUs will need tosubmit the brochure to the board and a $10 fee to

receive the CEUs.  

Conference ScheduleThursday, September 6

     4:00-7:00 pm Registration

     5:30-6:30 pm  Mass and opening exhortation

     6:30-7:30 pm  Dinner

     7:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Gender Ideology

Friday, September 7

     8:30 am  Breakfast

     9:00-12:00 PM Morning Session:

          The Medical & Psychological Perspective

     12:00-1:00 pm  Mass

     1:00-1:45 pm Lunch

     2:00-5:00 pm Afternoon Session:

          The Philosophical & Theological Perspective

     5:00-6:00 pm  Break

     6:00-7:00 pm  Dinner

     7:00-8:00 pm Evening Session:

           The Pastoral Perspective

     

Saturday, September 8

     8:00 am  Breakfast

     8:30-11:30 am  Morning Session:

            Where are we now?  Where are we going?

     12:00-1:00 pm  Lunch

     1:00-2:15 pm  Q&A Panel Discussion

     2:30-3:30 pm  Closing mass w/ Bishop Kagan

Introduction to Gender Ideology

The Medical & Psychological Perspective

The Philosophical & Theological Perspective

The Pastoral Perspective

Where are we now? Where are we going?

What is Gender Ideology and Why Do US Dioceses Need to BePrepared to Respond to It?

Dr. Anne Brodeur, Professor of History, University of Mary

Transgender Surgery and Christian AnthropologyDeacon Patrick Lappert, MD

Plastic Surgeon & Deacon-Diocese of Birmingham

What does the Science and Practice of Psychology Tell UsAbout Gender Identity?

Dr. James Link

Why is Gender Ideology Incompatible with Catholicism?Dr. Christopher Collins, Professor of Theology, University of Mary

A Look at the Logic of the (Not So) New Gender IdeologyDonald Bungum PhD, Asst. Professor of Philosophy, University of Mary

Accompanying Persons with Confusion about Sexual IdentityFather Philip Bochanski, Executive Director of Courage International

The Global Agenda and Its Impact on CultureBishop David Kagan, Diocese of Bismarck

The Legal Situation in the U.S.Helen Alvare, JD, George Mason School of Law