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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