Teaching with a Catholic Worldview: The Wonders of Math, Denver, Fall 2026
Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
3959 E. Iliff Avenue
Denver,
CO
80210
United States
October 14, 2026
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Workshop Overview
Join our Workshop staff for a one-day program on integration the Catholic Faith into the teaching of Mathematics. We will reflect on the intellegibility of creation and explore the beauty, wonder, and order of creation so that we can lead our students to the see the grandeur of God’s plan and design woven into the study of Math.
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.
Registraion for this event is being handled by the Archdiocese of Denver office of Catholic Schools
Schedule
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8:30-9:00am
Holy Mass
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9:00-9:30am
Breakfast and Check-In
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9:30-9:45am
Program Introduction
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9:45-10:15am
The Logos Enters Creation
Examine sacred art to discover how mathematics and beauty are united, and that created world reflects divine harmony.
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10:15-11:00am
The Intelligibility of the Universe Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by James Melone.
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11:00-11:30am
The Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Spiral
Explore how patterns such as the Fibonacci sequence and the mathematical principles behind great works of art and architecture point to a Creator whose wisdom is reflected in the harmony of all He has made.
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11:30-12:15pm
Cabrini Reflection & Adoration (done by Denver OCS)
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12:15-12:45pm
Lunch
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12:45-1:30pm
The Intelligability of the Universe Part 2
Enjoy the second and final presentation by James Melone
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1:30-1:45pm
Break
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1:45-2:20pm
Order, Number, and Beauty: Mathematical Principles in Art and Architecture
Why do people often discover and prefer certain mathematical relationships when creating beautiful things? Lead your students to an appreciation of how mathematics reveals order and harmony in creation.
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2:20-2:30pm
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