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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Faith Formation Day, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2024

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Bishop Lynch High School

9750 Ferguson Road
Dallas, 75228 United States

August 30, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

We are thrilled to be spending the day with teachers from the Diocese of Dallas on August 30, 2024! Teachers will gather to hear dynamic presentations by renowned Catholic speaker, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and participate in interactive pedagogical breakout sessions in the afternoon.

Registration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Dallas and your school principal.

Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00am

    Check-In

  • 9:00-9:15am

    Opening Remarks

  • 9:15-10:00am

    Living a Eucharistic Faith: The Big Deal About Mass and Why It Matters

    Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Harold.

  • 10:00-10:15am

    Break

  • 10:15-11:15am

    Holy Mass

  • 11:15am-12:00pm

    Praying with Confidence: Experiencing the Gift of God’s Life in Us

    Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Harold.

  • 12:00-1:00pm

    Lunch

  • 1:00-2:00pm

    Breakout Sessions

    Enjoy interactive pedagogical sessions led by the Sophia Team and other presenters provided by the Diocese of Dallas

  • 2:00-2:15pm

    Closing and Dismissal

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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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is an internationally renowned speaker, author, and preacher. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas. He has appeared as a guest on numerous international Catholic radio and television programs, and is the host or co-host of several popular series on the Eternal Word Television Network. Deacon Harold, a Benedictine Oblate, is the author of the best-selling book, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality, and has written the acclaimed work, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African American Priest. He is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

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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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Veronica Burchard

Veronica Burchard is the Chief Operating Officer at Sophia Institute. Before stepping into the COO role, Veronica helped found Sophia Institute for Teachers in 2013. For the last decade, she has played a key role in the shaping of Sophia's professional development Workshops for teachers and catechists, as well as the production of Sophia's religion series including Spirit of Truth, A Family of Faith, and Walking with Jesus. Prior to joining Sophia, Veronica spent seven years as a High School English teacher in Florida and Northern Virginia, and in leadership roles at an educational non-profit in Washington, D.C. She holds an MA and BA in English.

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Sister Mary Anne Zuberbueler

Sister Mary Anne joined the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia of Nashville, Tennessee in August of 1989 and currently serves as an elementary school principal at Mary Immaculate Catholic School in Farmers Branch, Texas. With her six brothers, Sister grew up in a small west Texas ranching community on the Rio Grande. Prior to entering the convent, Sister earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Christendom College in Virginia. In 1999, she earned a Master of Education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana and in 2013 she completed a doctorate in Education from the University of Memphis. Some summers have found her studying graduate theology at Franciscan University in Steubenville. For over 25 years, Sister has taught or administered in schools in Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, and now Texas. Prior to her assignment as principal at Mary Immaculate she worked in educator preparation as Dean of the School of Education at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout her time as a consecrated religious serving in Catholic education, Sister Mary Anne has found forming relationships with teachers, students, and parents grounded in a mutual love of Christ and His Church to be profoundly life-giving.

Bishop Lynch High School

Faith Formation Day, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2024

August 30, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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