
Exploring Catholic Social Teaching, Austin, Spring 2025
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St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Round Rock
3201 Sunrise Road
Round Rock,
TX
78665
United States
April 29, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Workshop Overview
Explore in-depth the Church’s social teachings and ways you can help your students learn how they are called to serve God and neighbor. You’ll explore topics such as human dignity, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, just war theory, the proper role of government, the different types of justice, and our call to care for the poor and vulnerable.
You’ll also receive a free copy of Exploring Catholic Social Teaching, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with fully-developed lesson plans and activities that will help you engage your students with the Catholic Faith.
This Workshop blends scholar presentations with interactive pedagogical sessions, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected college professor, as well as explore and simulate practical teaching strategies with ready-to-use classroom materials. Share best practices with your fellow teachers and catechists, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and engage in both formal and informal discussions with your fellow Diocese of Austin teachers and catechists.


Schedule
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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
Who is My Neighbor
Spend time engaging in activities that reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan and what the parable can teach our students about Catholic Social Teaching.
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10:15-11:00am
Getting Social About Catholic Social Teachings – History, Purpose, and General Overview of Catholic Social Teachings
Enjoy the first talk by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q&A
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11:00-11:15am
Break
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11:15am-12:00pm
The Saints and Catholic Social Teaching
Spend time exploring the lives of the Saints and how their witness can be of utmost importance in teaching the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
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12:00-12:45pm
Holy Mass
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12:45-1:30pm
Lunch
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1:30-2:15pm
Catholic Social Teachings – 7 Pillars to Building the Kingdom of God
Enjoy the second talk by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q&A
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2:15-2:50pm
Justice in Government and Citiznship
Engage in interactive activities that will help your students understand justice and its role in government and citizenship.
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2:50-3:00pm
Additional Resources, Evaluation


