CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Behold Your Mother, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2025

Name: Behold Your Mother, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2025
Start: 2025-08-04T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-04T14:30:00-04:00
Location: St. Philip & St. Augustine School

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St. Philip & St. Augustine School

8151 Military Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75227 United States

August 4, 2025

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

Explore the core Catholic teachings about Our Lady and how you can help your students see how a devotion to Mary can help them grow in holiness. You’ll also examine images and titles of Mary, explore the four Marian Dogmas, and spend time reflecting on Our Lady’s role in Salvation History.

This Workshop blends scholar presentations with interactive pedagogical sessions, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected scholar, as well as explore and simulate practical teaching strategies with ready-to-use classroom materials. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Diocese of Dallas teachers.

This event is only open to specific schools who have chosen to participate. If you are interested in joining us please email jgonzalez@sophiateachers.org and we will see if we can make space for you.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In
9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction
9:15-9:45am

Scriptural and Sacred Art Rosary
9:45-10:30am

Hail Mary, Full of Grace

Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna Paruch, followed by Q&A.
10:30-10:45am

Break
10:45-11:30am

Mary, Our Mother

Engage in activities that will help your students understand how and why Mary is our Mother.
11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass
12:15-1:00pm

Lunch
1:00-1:45pm

My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord

Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna Paruch, followed by Q&A.
1:45-2:20pm

Behold Your Mother Art Gallery

Spend time exploring & reflecting on various images of Our Lady.
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

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez joined the team at Sophia 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 more than 11 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 five children.

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSMG, Ph. D.

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, is Emeritus Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, she holds a BA in theology and elementary education from St. Louis University an MA in catechetics from the Angelicum, the Pontifical Catechetical Diploma as well as an undergraduate degree in deaf communication. She earned her doctorate at Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, England. She has been involved in catechetics in all its forms, at every level, including 15 years as a Catholic school teacher. She was a professor of theology and catechetics at Franciscan University at Steubenville from 1999 to 2025. Sr. Johanna presently serves as a consultant for catechetics in parishes and Catholic schools, and travels throughout the country presenting workshops for catechist training, catechesis for persons with disabilities, retreats and parish missions. She is also engaged in deaf ministry, Franciscan spirituality, and research on the role of Catholic sisters in the American Civil War.

Behold Your Mother, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2025

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Jose Gonzalez

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSMG, Ph. D.

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Behold Your Mother, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2025

Workshop Overview

Schedule

Join us, and you'll receive…

Catechetical Formation

Practical Application

Spiritual Formation

Ready-to-Use Materials

Presenters

Jose Gonzalez

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSMG, Ph. D.