Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel, Archdiocese of Omaha, November 2025
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
1565 18th Ave
Columbus,
NE
United States
November 3, 2025
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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8:30-9:00am
Breakfast and Check-In
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9:00-9:15am
Program Introduction
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9:15-9:45am
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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9:45-10:30am
Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A.
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10:30-10:45am
Break
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10:45-11:30am
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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11:30-12:15pm
Holy Mass
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12:15-1:00pm
Lunch
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1:00-1:45pm
Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A.
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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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