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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat (Westside), Spring 2025

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Carmelite Spiritual Center

8419 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561 United States

April 4, 2025

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

Archdiocese of Chicago Teachers are invited to join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter, Explore, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a teacher.

This retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you, and your students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago teachers.

Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 9:00-9:15am

    Program Introduction

  • 9:15-9:45am

    Scriptural Reflection and Discussion

    Spend time engaging in a scriptural meditation followed my time to debrief and discuss with your colleagues.

  • 9:45-10:30am

    The Spirituality of a Teacher

    Enjoy the first talk by Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes

  • 10:30-10:45am

    Break

  • 10:45-11:30am

    Christ and Our Story

    Spend time reflecting on how you have encountered Christ in your own life and how to best share that encounter with others.

  • 11:30am-12:15pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:15-1:00pm

    Lunch

  • 1:00-1:45pm

    Forming Students Into Disciples of Christ

    Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes

  • 1:45-2:20pm

    Teaching as Jesus Taught

    Jesus is the master teacher. Spend time reflecting on the pedagogy of Jesus and how we can imitate Him in the classroom.

  • 2:20-2:30pm

    Additional Resources, Evaluation

Join us, and you'll receive…

Catechetical Formation

Engaging sessions by a catechetical scholar provide background knowledge.

Practical Application

Research-based teaching strategies, and concrete tools to apply this knowledge in the classroom.

Spiritual Formation

You'll explore your vocation as a teacher, and your calling as a witness to Christ.

Ready-to-Use Materials

Receive a free supplemental guide featuring 10-12 lessons with activities and sacred art.

Presenters

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Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez joined the team at Sophia Institute for Teachers in 2014 after more than 10 years as a Catholic high school teacher. In addition to teaching, Jose has experience working in parish and diocesan ministry. Jose has been leading Workshops in over 70 dioceses for 10 years, and contributes regularly to our teacher’s guides and digital instructional resources. He has a BA in theology with a concentration in religious education from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and an MA in evangelization and catechesis from the Augustine Institute. Jose and his wife, Mary Beth, have four children.

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Sister M Karolyn Nunes

Sister M. Karolyn Nunes entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George in 2005. A native of Rhode Island, she is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville having received a Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a concentration in Religious Education and a Masters in Catechetics and Evangelization. Over the past 19 years, she has worked in the field of catechetics and youth ministry in parishes and schools in Tennessee, Illinois, New Jersey, and Kansas.  Nothing brings her more joy than to share that fullness of life and the merciful love of Christ with others and to help them to find the same in God’s incredible plan for their lives which is her current apostolate as vocation director for her community.

Carmelite Spiritual Center

Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat (Westside), Spring 2025

April 4, 2025

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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