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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Eucharistic Evangelization, Sioux City, Spring 2025

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St. Mary’s Parish Center

300 E. 3rd Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588 United States

April 10, 2025

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Workshop Overview

Why do so many Catholics doubt the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Why do so many young people miss out on the true meaning of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? This Workshop will explore ways we can become more effective Eucharistic missionaries and help our students grow in their understanding and love for Jesus in the Eucharist.

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 Sioux City principals and teachers.

Registration for the event is being handled by the Diocese of Sioux City.

Schedule

  • 9:00-9:30am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 9:30-9:45am

    Program Introduction

  • 9:45-10:15am

    Reflecting on the Real Presence

    Begin the day by reflecting on the beauty and gift of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

  • 10:15-11:00am

    Living Like We Believe

    Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz

  • 11:00-11:15am

    Break

  • 11:15-11:45am

    Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

    Participate in a time of prayerful reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament.

  • 11:45am-12:30pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:30-1:15pm

    Lunch

  • 1:15-2:00pm

    The Power of Eucharistic Miracles

    Spend time exploring a variety of modern day Eucharistic Miracles and how helping students learn about them can serve as an effective tool of Evangelization.

  • 2:00-2:10

    Break

  • 2:10-2:50pm

    Being Eucharistic Missionaries

    Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz

  • 2:50-3:00pm

    Additional Resources, Evaluation

Join us, and you'll receive…

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 Institute for 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 10 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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Jeremy Sienkiewicz, Ph. D.

Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz is Assistant Professor of Theology at Benedictine College. Jeremy is a native of Kansas City, Missouri and graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Catholic University of America. His work includes instruction in Benedictine’s new major in evangelization and catechesis. He teaches classes in missiology, sacramental theology, and the theology of Vatican II. In his own time he enjoys power lifting, reading classic books to his children, and pretending to be a farmer. He and his wife, Catherine, and their five children live in Atchison, Kansas.

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