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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy, Galveston-Houston, Fall 2025

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

6802 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77025 United States

October 10, 2025

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Workshop Overview

Explore the limitlessness of God’s mercy throughout Salvation History and how you can help your students integrate the corporal and spiritual works of mercy into their lives. You’ll learn how God’s mercy is revealed in His covenants and how they are ultimately fulfilled in and through Jesus Christ.

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 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston teachers.

Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 9:00-9:15am

    Program Introduction

  • 9:15-9:45am

    Sacred Art and Salvation History

    Explore the story of Salvation History through various images.

  • 9:45-10:30am

    The Story of Salvation Part 1

    Enjoy the first talk Dr. Daniel Garland, followed by Q & A.

  • 10:30-10:45am

    Break

  • 10:45-11:30am

    God Keeps His Promises

    Dive into activities designed to bring the covenants of Salvation History to life, helping your students grasp how God has faithfully entered into relationship with His people across time.

  • 11:30-12:10pm

    The Saints and Mercy

    Explore the lives of the saints and how, by imitating them, we can help our students live out their roles in the story of salvation.

  • 12:10-12:45pm

    Holy Mass

  • 12:45-1:30pm

    Lunch

  • 1:30-2:15pm

    The Story of Salvation Part 2

    Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Daniel Garland, followed by Q & A.

  • 2:15-2:45pm

    Collaboration Session: The Works of Mercy

    It’s your turn! Share lesson and activity ideas that you have seen bear fruit in your students’ lives.

  • 2:45-3:00pm

    Additional Resources, Evaluation