Terry Nelson Johnson flyer - Ascension Catholic Church

TerryNelsonJohnsonCome hear Terry Nelson Johnson, Directorof Faith Formation at Old St. Patrick’sChurch, speak about Sacraments.When: Thursday, October 4, 2007Time: 7:00 PMWhere: Ascension Pine RoomTerry writes, “Too often, preparing one of our children toreceive a Sacrament simply adds to our family “to do” list: buythe dress or suit, make the restaurant reservations, get theinvitations out, drop off (and pick up) from class, buy holytrinket present . . . What if we thought of the year withinwhich our child was scheduled to celebrate a sacrament as aTreacherous Adventure, not only for the child in question, butfor the whole family! Join us as we commit ourselves to,explore and launch this sacramentally treacherous adventure.”

Terry Nelson-Johnson, D. Min.Speaker, Lecturer,Catholicism’s Robin WilliamsA storyteller at heart, Terry Nelson-Johnson is an inspirational speaker, thoughtprovokinglecturer and energetic presenter. Through his stories, Dr. Nelson-Johnson takes people on what he describes as “treacherous adventures.” Often referredto as the Robin Williams of Catholicism, Terry is convinced that God is acontact sport and a living experience not merely an idea. Terry’s goal is to afford hisaudiences a felt experience of the ideas he is talking about. He implores audiencesto enter more deeply into the mystery of grace, the mystery of spirit, the mystery ofGod. Terry infuses presentations with humor bringing life to topics from Sexualityto Sacramental Preparation to Redemptive Intimacy.A doctor of ministry, Terry interweaves scriptural references with current psychologicalreadings, and keen insights from recent events to captivate audiences whileconveying important messages. Audiences consistently award him high marks andmany return noting the inspirational effect his stories and teachings have in theirown spiritual development.Terry is the Director of Adult Faith Formation at historic Old St. Patrick’s CatholicChurch in the heart of Chicago. Prior to joining Old St. Pat’s staff, Terry taughttheology at Loyola Academy Jesuit High School and was a member of the CampusMinistry team.Terry holds a certification in Spiritual Direction, earned a Masters Degree of PastoralStudies from Loyola University in 1982 and a doctorate in ministry from St.Mary’s of the Lake University in 1990.From January 2006 to June 2007, Terry spoke to more than 130 audiences locallyand nationally.Terry Nelson-Johnson, D. Min – Old St. Patrick’s Church711 W. MonroeChicago, IL 60661312.831.9373terryn@oldstpats.org