Encountering the Person of Jesus, Arlington, Fall 2025
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St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
5222 Sideburn Rd.
Fairfax,
VA
22032
United States
November 12, 2025
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Workshop Overview
Explore what the Gospels and Divine Revelation teach us about who Jesus is and how to help your students understand why God became man. You’ll also learn how to lead your students to a deeper encounter with Jesus through art, as well as how you can imitate Christ’s pedagogy in your classroom.
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 Arlington teachers and catechists.
Schedule
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8:00-8:30am
Breakfast and Check-In
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8:30-8:45am
Program Introduction
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8:45-9:15am
Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art
Begin the day by examining and reflecting on who Jesus is through a variety of sacred art images that invite contemplation and personal connection.
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9:15-10:00am
Holy Mass
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10:00-10:45am
Who do You Say that I Am- Finding and Encountering the Lord
Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q&A.
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10:45-11:00am
Break
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11:00-11:45am
Encountering Jesus in Sacred Scripture
St. Jerome said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” You’ll dig into a variety of Scripture passages that will help your students enter into a more intimate relationship with Jesus.
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11:45-12:30pm
Lunch
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12:30-1:15pm
Come and Follow Me: Allowing the Encounter to Change our Lives and the Church
Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q&A.
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1:15-1:50pm
Following Jesus and Encountering Him in the Eucharist
Discover new insights about the beauty and gift of the Eucharist by examining the words of a Eucharistic Hymn and the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frasatti.
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1:50-2:00pm
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