CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

Teaching Through Beauty, Arlington, Spring 2025

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St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church

5222 Sideburn Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22032 United States

February 25, 2025

8:00 am - 2:15 pm

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Workshop Overview

What is beauty? What forms does it take? Is it simply in the eye of the beholder? How does God reveal Himself in beauty to draw us closer to Him? Explore answers to these questions and reflect on the true nature of beauty while receiving lesson plans and practical ideas to lead your students to be transformed by beauty.

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 Arlington teachers and catechists.

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Schedule

  • 8:00-8:30am

    Breakfast and Check-In

  • 8:30-8:45am

    Program Introducion

  • 8:45-9:15am

    Encountering Beauty: The Annunciation

    Engage in a hands-on activity that uses music and art to reflect on the mystery of the Annunciation.

  • 9:15-10:00am

    Holy Mass

  • 10:00-10:45am

    Beauty: What Is It?

    Enjoy the first talk by Dr. John-Mark Miravalle

  • 10:45-11:00am

    Break

  • 11:00am-11:45am

    Encountering Beauty Through Architecture

    Spend time reflecting on the grandeur and beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • 11:45-12:30pm

    Lunch

  • 12:30-1:15pm

    The Enemies of Beauty

    Enjoy the second talk by Dr. John-Mark Miravalle

  • 1:15-1:25pm

    Break

  • 1:25-2:05pm

    Encountering Beauty: Ne Irascaris Domine

    Spend time examining the music and lyrics of an ancient hymn and how it can lead us to a deeper contrition of heart and soul.

  • 2:05-2:15pm

    Additional Resources, Evaluation