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Central MD Formation Day challenges participants to
 "roll away the stones of unbelief" - March 12, 2005

Nearly 300 people from all corners of the Archdiocese attended "Roll Away the Stone", the 7th Annual Central Maryland Formation Day.

This year's event featured keynote presenter Monsignor Ray East (center) from the Archdiocese of Washington. With him holding stones used during the keynote are Center staff members Judy Williams and Chris Weber.

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Registration and exhibit time
Introduction and welcome		The keynote session was presided by Bishop W. Francis Malooly, with a dramatic reading of the Raising of Lazarus from John 11, and a stirring keynote by Monsignor East.
Morning and afternoon workshop sessions provided wonderful resources for ministry.

The Catholic Education Ministries Center of Central Maryland provides ongoing support to the Catechetical Ministries of Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties. This includes training programs for leaders and volunteers in parishes and schools, plus consultation in all areas of catechesis.

Catholic Education Ministries - Mount Saint Mary's, Emmitsburg, 21727
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