Encountering the Person of Jesus, Omaha, Fall 2025
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Elkhorn
18602 West Maple Road
Elkhorn,
NE
68022
United States
August 29, 2025
8:15 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 Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers.
Registration for this event is being handled by your principal.
Schedule
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8:15-9:00am
Holy Mass
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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
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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10:15-11:00am
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. James Pauley, followed by Q &A.
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11:00-11:15am
Break
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11:15-12:00pm
Fully God and Fully Man
Participate in engaging activities designed to help your students understand the two natures of Christ—Divine and human—with clarity and reverence.
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12:00-12:45pm
Lunch
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12:45-1:30pm
The Word Made Flesh
Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. James Pauley, followed by Q & A.
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1:30-2:15pm
Teaching as Jesus Taught
Reflect on the pedagogy of Jesus—the Master Teacher—and explore how His methods can inspire and shape our own approach to teaching in the classroom.
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2:15-2:30pm
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