Co-sponsored by LCMS
Sanctity of Human Life
Committee
The Sanctity of Life
Catechesis under the Fifth Commandment
Overview
The Sanctity of Life
All human life is sacred because we are made in the image of the Triune God of love. Is it moral and ethical to end human life? Does anyone have the right to take a life? What does the Bible teach concerning hatred, murder, just and unjust wars? In addition to sample catechetical lessons on the Fifth Commandment, this year's symposium will also explore a wide variety of bioethical issues that Christians are facing in our contemporary society, including questions related to infertility and abortion, stem cell research, euthanasia, and end of life decisions.
This Year's Presenters:

Rev. Peter C. Bender
Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church and Academy, Sussex, Wisconsin
Director of the Concordia Catechetical Academy

Rev. Dr. Richard C. Eyer
Former Chaplain, Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee
Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Director of the Concordia Bioethics Institute
Concordia University, Wisconsin

Rev. Matthew C. Harrison
Executive Director, LCMS World Relief and Human Care

Rev. Piotr Malysz
Assistant Pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Westminster, Massachusetts
Doctoral Candidate at Harvard University

Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Voss
Director of the Concordia Bioethics Institute and Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Concordia University, Wisconsin
Schedule
Wednesday—June 18
2:00 p.m.
Workshop on Catechetical Materials
DVD Presentation of Sample Catechesis

Rev. Peter C. Bender
Author and General Editor of the Lutheran Catchesis Series

(Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex)
6:45 p.m. Divine Service for Catechesis
The Parable of the Good Samaritan—Luke 10:33-35
Catechesis on the Fifth Commandment
Preacher: Rev. Peter C. Bender

(Peace Lutheran, Sussex)
Reception after the Divine Service with wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres.
Thursday—June 19
8:00 a.m. Registration (In the Grand Ballroom Foyer—Coffee and Danish will be available)
Master of Ceremonies
Rev. Walter D. Otten, Brookfield, Illinois
8:30 a.m. Matins ( In the Grand Ballroom)
The Annunciation—Luke 1:26-38

Devotion Leader
Rev. Aaron A. Koch
Pastor, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Greenfield, Wisconsin

Welcome and Introduction
9:00 a.m. Sample Catechesis: Fifth Commandment Basics
Cain and Abel and the "Murder of God"
Rev. Peter C. Bender
10:15 a.m. Break
10: 45 a.m. Humanity in the Image of God
Rev. Piotr Malysz
12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:45 p.m. The Future of Medicine: Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research?
Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Voss
3:00 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. The Theology of the Cross and End of Life Decision Making
Rev. Dr. Richard C. Eyer
4:45 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. Divine Service
The Feast of St. Barnabas, Apostle, (transferred)
Preacher: Rev. Matthew C. Harrison

(Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex)
7:00 p.m. Dinner (On Your Own)
Friday—June 20
8:00 p.m. Responsive Prayer 2 (In the Grand Ballroom)
The Visitation—Luke 1:39-45


8:15 a.m. Christian Approaches to Contraception and
An Excursus on Fertility Issues
Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Voss
9:30 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. Sample Catechesis:
"Help and Support Him in Every Physical Need":
Christian Mercy Flows from Faith in Christ
Rev. Matthew C. Harrison
10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
12:00 p.m. Augsburger Barbecue (Sussex Park, Sussex)
Registration
The fees for the Symposium are as follows:
Symposium Registration:
Before June 1, 2008: $70 After June 1, 2008: $90

Registration for Spouse: $15
Registration for College/Seminary Student: $15

Augsburger Barbeque (Friday, June 20)
The meal will feature brats, burgers, beer, and other beverages. The venue for this gathering will be the covered pavilion at beautiful Sussex Park. Near the pavilion is a playground for the kids. The modest fee for this event is:
Per Person: $10
Per Couple: $15
Per Family

 $20
Please note, that if you are registering online, once you hit SUBMIT, you will see an email with an attached PDF form. That PDF is your registration form. You must also hit SEND from your email program to send the form.







The Country Springs
Hotel, Waterpark, and Conference Center
(formerly the Country Inn Hotel

Hotel Accommodations
Deluxe Room Only
Executive Suite Only
$ 119
$155
Waterpark Passes for Hotel Guests are $10/person per day
(Per night — Single or Double Occupancy)

To find out why the Country Springs is "The Essence of Hospitality", click on the button below.
Each attendee is to make his own hotel reservation. The Country Springs Hotel, Waterpark, and Conference Center has quality accommodations, including an indoor pool, fitness center, waterpark and excellent restaurants. To guarantee a room at The Country Springs, reservations must be made by May 16, 2008. To make your reservation, call 1-800-247-6640 and tell them that you are with the CCA Symposium. Please note that the hotel is hosting several events at the same time and if you do not make your reservation by May 20, there may not be rooms available.
Maps
The Country Springs Hotel

From Interstate 94, exit Highway T (Exit 293). Travel 1/8 mile north and turn left onto Golf Road. Head west on Golf Road for one mile and you will arrive at the Country Hotel, Waterpark, & Conference Center.
Peace Lutheran, Sussex

From Interstate 94, exit Highway 164 (Exit 294). Travel north to Highway K. Travel 1 mile east on Highway K to Maple Ave. Travel north on Maple Ave. approx. 1½ miles to the church (you will cross through two 4-way stops on Maple). Peace Lutheran is on the left, just north of Maple Ave. School.

The Concordia Catechetical Academy
The CCA is an auxiliary organization of Peace Lutheran Church, Sussex, Wisconsin made up of Lutheran pastors and laymen. The Academy is dedicated to the promotion of Luther?s Small Catechism and faithful Lutheran catechesis. The CCA produces catechetical materials and sponsors seminars and lectures on subjects related to catechesis. The Annual Symposium on Catechesis is an event sponsored by the CCA on the third Thursday and Friday in June. Mark your calendar and plan to attend in future years.