CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments, Green Bay, Fall 2024

Name: Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments, Green Bay, Fall 2024
Start: 2024-08-12T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-12T14:30:00-04:00
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

4047 Chapel Dr
New Franken, WI 54229 United States

August 12, 2024

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

Join our Workshop staff for a FREE one-day Workshop on the Sacraments. Explore what a sacrament is as well as the foundation of each of the seven sacraments. You’ll take a closer look at the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, and Reconciliation, as well as how to engage students using sacred art.

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 Green Bay teachers and catechists.

Schedule

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.

Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments, Green Bay, Fall 2024

Workshop Overview

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Jose Gonzalez

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

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Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments, Green Bay, Fall 2024

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.