Encountering the Person of Jesus, Archdiocese of Omaha, January 2026
204 S 5th St
Norfolk,
NE
68701
United States
January 19, 2026
8:30 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 collaboration your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers.
Registration for this event is being handled by your principal.
Schedule
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8:30-9:15am
Holy Mass
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9:15-9:45am
Breakfast and Check-In
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9:45-10:00am
Program Introduction
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10:00-10:30am
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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10:30-11:15am
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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11:15-11:30am
Break
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11:30-12:15pm
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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12:15-1:00pm
Lunch
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1:00-1:45pm
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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1:45-2:20pm
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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2:20-2:30pm
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