CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist, Denver, Spring 2024

Name: Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist, Denver, Spring 2024
Start: 2024-02-16T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-02-16T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Most Precious Blood Catholic Church

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Most Precious Blood Catholic Church

2200 S Harrison St
Denver, CO 80210 United States

February 16, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Workshop Overview

Join our Workshop staff a for a one-day program on what the Catechism refers to as the “source and summit” of our Faith. Explore how the Eucharist is truly a Sacrament of love and how you can lead your students to receive greater spiritual fruit from Communion. You’ll learn the Old Testament roots of the Eucharist, as well as how their fulfillment is found in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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 with your fellow teachers, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and engage in both formal and informal discussions.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In
9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction
9:15-9:45am

Sacred Art, Pop Culture, and Catechesis

Spend time reflecting on pop culture references and sacred art images and how you can use them to engage your students in the teaching of various truths of our Faith.
9:45-10:30am

The Eucharist: Source and Summit of our Life

Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A
10:30-10:45am

Break
10:45-11:30am

Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions

Spend time in front of the blessed Sacrament participating in guided prayer along with time for silence and an opportunity to go to confession.
11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass
12:15-1:00pm

Lunch
1:00-1:45pm

O Wondrous Mystery

Enjoy the second talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A
1:45-2:20pm

The Eucharist and the Passover

Spend time reflecting on the connections between the Passover and the Eucharist. Partake in hands-on activities that will help your students come to a deeper understanding of the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.
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

Jose Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez joined the team at Sophia 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 more than 11 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 five children.

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSMG, Ph. D.

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, is Emeritus Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, she holds a BA in theology and elementary education from St. Louis University an MA in catechetics from the Angelicum, the Pontifical Catechetical Diploma as well as an undergraduate degree in deaf communication. She earned her doctorate at Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, England. She has been involved in catechetics in all its forms, at every level, including 15 years as a Catholic school teacher. She was a professor of theology and catechetics at Franciscan University at Steubenville from 1999 to 2025. Sr. Johanna presently serves as a consultant for catechetics in parishes and Catholic schools, and travels throughout the country presenting workshops for catechist training, catechesis for persons with disabilities, retreats and parish missions. She is also engaged in deaf ministry, Franciscan spirituality, and research on the role of Catholic sisters in the American Civil War.

Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist, Denver, Spring 2024

Workshop Overview

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Jose Gonzalez

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSMG, Ph. D.

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Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist, Denver, Spring 2024

Workshop Overview

Schedule

Join us, and you'll receive…

Catechetical Formation

Practical Application

Spiritual Formation

Ready-to-Use Materials

Presenters

Jose Gonzalez

Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSMG, Ph. D.