Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel, Archdiocese of Omaha, November 13, 2026
15353 Pacific St
Omaha,
NE
68154
United States
November 13, 2026
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Workshop Overview
Explore the essential teachings of Jesus and how you can lead your students to live as disciples of Christ. You will learn how to make the core proclamation of the Gospel, known as the kerygma, active in your own life, and how it can form the basis of your vocation as a teacher.
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, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and engage in both formal and informal discussions with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers.
Registration for this day 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
The Jesus Elevator Pitch
Can you summarize the key elements of the Gospel message succinctly? This session challenges you to synthesize the core message of the Gospel in 7-10 bullet points or less.
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10:30-11:15am
Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Joan Watson, Followed by Q & A
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11:15-11:30am
Break
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11:30-12:15pm
Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by Joan Watson, followed by Q & A.
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12:15-1:00pm
Lunch
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1:00-1:45pm
Parables of the Kingdom
Examine a variety of parables and discuss ways to help your students understand their true purpose and how they connect to Jesus’ preaching of the kerygma.
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1:45-2:20pm
Apples to Kerygma
Discover ways to ensure every doctrine taught relates back to the core Gospel message.
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2:20-2:30pm
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