Teaching Through Beauty, Arlington, Spring 2025
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
5222 Sideburn Rd.
Fairfax,
VA
22032
United States
February 25, 2025
8:00 am - 2:15 pm
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.
Schedule
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8:00-8:30am
Breakfast and Check-In
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8:30-8:45am
Program Introducion
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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.
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9:15-10:00am
Holy Mass
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10:00-10:45am
Beauty: What Is It?
Enjoy the first talk by Dr. John-Mark Miravalle
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10:45-11:00am
Break
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11:00am-11:45am
Encountering Beauty Through Architecture
Spend time reflecting on the grandeur and beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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11:45-12:30pm
Lunch
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12:30-1:15pm
The Enemies of Beauty
Enjoy the second talk by Dr. John-Mark Miravalle
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1:15-1:25pm
Break
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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.
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2:05-2:15pm
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