Teaching Through Beauty, Oakland, Fall 2025
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison St
Oakland,
CA
94612
United States
October 2, 2025
8:30 am - 2:30 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 Oakland teachers.
Registrations for this event are bing handled by the Diocese of Oakland office for Catholic schools. To register please contact Susanna- sdrummond@csdo.org
Schedule
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8:30-9:00am
Breakfast and Check-In
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9:00-9:15am
Program Introducion
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9:15-9:45am
Sing a New Song Unto the Lord
Reflect on and discover a variety of pieces of music that will help draw your students into contemplation at the beauty of God and His work in our lives.
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9:45-10:30am
Beauty, the Doorway to Faith
Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Matthew Ramage, followed by Q & A.
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10:30-10:45am
Break
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10:45-11:30am
The Face of God in the Beauty of Creation
Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Matthew Ramage, followed by Q & A.
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11:30-12:10pm
The Wonders of Creation
From the properties of light to the mysteries of biodiversity, behold God’s majesty found in the beauty of creation and how it reveals the harmony between faith and reason.
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12:10-1:00pm
Holy Mass
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1:00-1:45pm
Lunch
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1:45-2:20pm
Practicum: Create Your Own Sacred Art Lesson
Using the template and art selections provided, collaborate with colleagues to design a lesson that sparks wonder, deepens faith, and reveals the beauty of God’s truth.
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2:20-2:30pm
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