
Encountering God’s Love in the Sacraments, Peoria, Spring 2025
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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
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9:00-9:30am
Breakfast and Check-In
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9:30-9:45am
Program Introduction
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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.
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10:15-11:00am
Encountering God in the Sacraments
Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna.
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11:00-11:15am
Break
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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.
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12:00-12:45pm
Holy Mass
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12:45-1:30pm
Lunch
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1:30-2:15pm
The Sacraments and Discipleship
Enjoy the second talk by Sr. Johanna
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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.
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2:50-3:00pm
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