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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, Pensacola, Fall 2024

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St. Mary Catholic School

110 Robinwood Dr SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 United States

August 5, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

Explore St. John Paul II’s teachings on the Theology of the Body and how you can lead your students to understand what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God, male and female. You’ll also explore ways to appropriately teach about purity, human sexuality, biological sex, and other topics related to Theology of the Body in age appropriate ways.

You’ll also receive a free copy of either Human Sexuality or Everyday Theology of the Body, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with lessons and activities that will help you bring your students into a deeper understanding of the Theology of the Body.

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 Pensacola-Tallahassee teachers.

Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 9:00-9:15am

    Program Introduction

  • 9:15-9:45am

    Making Visible the Invisible

    Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation, including our bodies.

  • 9:45-10:30am

    Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body

    Enjoy the first of two presentations by Deacon Anthony, Followed by Q&A.

  • 10:30-10:45am

    Break

  • 10:45-11:30am

    Male and Female He Created Them

    Engage in hands-on activities that will help students understand more deeply what it means to be created in God’s image, male or female

  • 11:30am-12:15pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:15-1:00pm

    Lunch

  • 1:00-1:45pm

    The Redemption of the Body

    Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony, follwed by Q&A.

  • 1:45-2:20pm

    Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery

    Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching

  • 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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Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony

Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony is a deacon and Director of Religious Education for Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He received his B.A in Theology from Christendom College and his M.A in Theology from the Catholic Distance University. He has written for numerous magazines such as Our Sunday Visitor, Mind and Spirit: Integrating Psychology and Faith, Ethics and Medics, the Black Catholic Ministries Newsletter, Deacon Digest, Lay Witness, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Immaculate Heart Messenger, CatholicMatch, and the Catholic Stand. He also has two apostolates which are A M.O.M.S Peace (an organization that helps mothers experiencing the trauma of a miscarriage or stillborn birth) and Mother Of Light Center (which helps to bring the love of God to the homeless and those who are forgotten and abandoned).

St. Mary Catholic School

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, Pensacola, Fall 2024

August 5, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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