Exploring Catholic Social Teaching, San Diego, Spring 2027
3131 Governor Dr
San Diego,
CA
92122
United States
March 13, 2027
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.
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.
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?
Enter into the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover its enduring call to love, mercy, and responsibility.
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10:15-11:00am
Catholic Social Teaching 101: Charity in Truth, Truth in Charity.
Enjoy the first talk by a respected Catholic speaker, followed by Q & A
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11:00-11:15am
Break
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11:15-12:00pm
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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12:00-12:45pm
Holy Mass
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12:45-1:30pm
Lunch
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1:30-2:15pm
For the Good of Man and the World: The Church’s Vision of an Integral Ecology
Enjoy the second talk by a respected Catholic speaker, followed by Q & A
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2:15-2:50pm
The Saints and Catholic Social Teaching
Participate in an interactive activity that will immerse you in the lives of the Saints and help your students see Catholic Social Teaching lived out in practical ways.
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2:50-3:00pm
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