Exploring Catholic Social Teaching, Omaha, Fall 2026
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.
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 engage in both formal and informal discussions as we honor you in your vocation.
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
Who Is My Neighbor?
Enter into the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover its enduring call to love, mercy, and responsibility.
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10:30-11:15am
Catholic Social Teaching 101: Charity in Truth, Truth in Charity.
Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Matthew Ramage, followed by Q & A
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11:15-11:30am
Break
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11:30-12:15pm
We Are Our Brother’s Keeper: Solidarity
Deepen your understanding of this principle through guided reflection on video clips and key excerpts from Church documents, and explore what it means to embrace our responsibility to one another as members of Christ’s Body.
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12:15-1:00pm
Lunch
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1:00-1:45pm
For the Good of Man and the World: The Church’s Vision of an Integral Ecology
Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Matthew Ramage, followed by Q & A
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1:45-2:20pm
Giving Others Their Due: Understanding Justice
Engage in hands-on activities using primary sources to help your students come to a greater understanding of this Cardinal Virtue.
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2:20-2:30pm
Additional Resources, Evaluation
