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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Holy Day, Holy Year: Living the Liturgical Calendar, Charlotte, Fall 2024

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St. Patrick Cathedral

1621 Dilworth Rd E
Charlotte, NC 28203 United States

November 14, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

Explore the roots of the Church’s liturgical year and how you can lead your students to appreciate and live it throughout the year. You will explore activities to implement in your classroom throughout the six seasons of the liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Sacred Pascal Triduum, Easter, and Ordinary Time.

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 Charlotte teachers.

Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 9:00-9:15am

    Program Introduction

  • 9:15-945am

    Walking and Feasting with the Saints

    Explore a variety of interactive activities to help engage your students in the various liturgical feasts that take place throughout the school year.rn

  • 9:45-10:30am

    God and Time

    Enjoy the first presentation by Joan Watson.

  • 10:30-10:45am

    Break

  • 10:45-11:30am

    St. Augustine’s Perspective on Time

    Reflect on St. Augustine’s perspective on time and how to help your students live more in tune with God’s timing.

  • 11:30am-12:15pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:15-1:00pm

    Lunch

  • 1:00-1:45pm

    Feasting and Fasting with the Church

    Enjoy the second presentation by Joan Watson

  • 1:45-2:20pm

    Teaching and Living the Liturgical Calendar

    Find creative ways to incorporate and teach the liturgical calendar throughout the school year with your students.

  • 2:20-2:30pm

    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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Joan Watson

Joan Watson is a Catholic speaker and writer who loves to make Scripture, theology, liturgy, and history accessible and applicable. With degrees from Christendom College and Franciscan University of Steubenville, she has worked for the Church and various religious apostolates for almost fifteen years. Propelled by Luke 12:48, she is passionate about helping others encounter Christ and enter into friendship with Him through the daily circumstances of life.

St. Patrick Cathedral

Holy Day, Holy Year: Living the Liturgical Calendar, Charlotte, Fall 2024

November 14, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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