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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Encountering the Person of Jesus, Green Bay, Fall 2025

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

4047 Chapel Dr
New Franken, WI 54229 United States

August 6, 2025

8:00 am - 2:30 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 Green Bay teachers and catechists.

Schedule

  • 8:00-8:30am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 8:30-8:45am

    Program Introduction

  • 8:45-9:15am

    Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art

    Examine and reflect on who Jesus is through various sacred art images.

  • 9:15-10:00am

    Who Do You Saw That I Am?

    Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q & A.

  • 10:00-10:15am

    Break

  • 10:15-11:00am

    Fully God and Fully Man

    Engage in activities that will help your students come to a deeper understanding of the new natures of Christ.

  • 11:00am-12:00pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:00-12:45pm

    Lunch

  • 12:45-1:30pm

    The Word Made Flesh

    Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q & A.

  • 1:30-2:15pm

    Teaching as Jesus Taught

    Jesus is the master teacher. Spend time reflecting on the pedagogy of Jesus and how we can imitate Him in the classroom.

  • 2:15-2:30pm

    Additional Resources, Evaluation

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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 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 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 four children.

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Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony

Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony is a deacon and Director of Religious Education for Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He received his B.A in Theology from Christendom College and his M.A in Theology from the Catholic Distance University. He has written for numerous magazines such as Our Sunday Visitor, Mind and Spirit: Integrating Psychology and Faith, Ethics and Medics, the Black Catholic Ministries Newsletter, Deacon Digest, Lay Witness, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Immaculate Heart Messenger, CatholicMatch, and the Catholic Stand. He also has two apostolates which are A M.O.M.S Peace (an organization that helps mothers experiencing the trauma of a miscarriage or stillborn birth) and Mother Of Light Center (which helps to bring the love of God to the homeless and those who are forgotten and abandoned).

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