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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments, Peoria, Spring 2025

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Spalding Pastoral Center

419 NE Madison Ave,
Peoria, IL 61603 United States

March 4, 2025

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Workshop Overview

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, Eucharist, 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 Peoria teachers.

Registration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Peoria. Contact Jerry Sanderson at jsanderson@cdop.org to register.

Schedule

  • 9:00-9:30am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 9:30-9:45am

    Program Introduction

  • 9:45-10:15am

    Sacred Art, Pop Culture, and Catechesis

    Spend time reflecting on pop culture references and sacred art images and how you can use them to engage your students in the teaching of various truths of our Faith.

  • 10:15-11:00am

    Encountering God in the Sacraments

    Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna.

  • 11:00-11:15am

    Break

  • 11:15am-12:00pm

    The Eucharist and the Passover

    Spend time exploring how the Passover comes to its true fulfillment in the Sacrament of the Eucharist through interactive hands-on activities.

  • 12:00-12:45pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:45-1:30pm

    Lunch

  • 1:30-2:15pm

    The Sacraments and Discipleship

    Enjoy the second talk by Sr. Johanna

  • 2:15-2:50pm

    The Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation

    Sophia Institute for Teachers Staff will lead an interactive and hands-on pedagogical session on the sacrament of Reconciliation.

  • 2:50-3:00pm

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

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, is 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 and an MA from the Angelicum, awarded after completing studies at Notre Dame Catechetical Institute. She also earned the Pontifical Catechetical Diploma as well as an undergraduate degree in deaf communication. She has completed her doctorate at Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, England. Involved in catechetics in all its forms, at every level, Sr. Johanna has also spent several years as a Catholic school teacher. In 1999, Sr. Johanna joined the Theology faculty of Franciscan University. She specializes in catechetics, and teaches both graduate and undergraduate students. In addition to her teaching duties, Sr. Johanna travels throughout the country presenting workshops on catechist training, catechist retreats, and catechesis for persons with disabilities. Sr. Johanna is also engaged in research on the role of Catholic sisters in the American Civil War.

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