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CATECHETICAL WORKSHOP

The Catholic Faith and Science, Allentown, October 2026

Bethlehem Catholic High School

2133 Madison Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017 United States

October 9, 2026

12:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Workshop Overview

Join our Workshop staff for a half-day program on the connections between faith and science. Explore ways to help students confront today’s biases towards atheism, relativism, and scientism. Deepen your faith by examining what science shows about the Shroud of Turin, Eucharistic miracles, the age of the universe, and more.

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.

Registration for the event is being handled by the Diocese of Allentown

Schedule

  • 12:30-12:45pm

    Check-In

  • 12:45-1:00pm

    Program Introduction

  • 1:00-1:45pm

    What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God, Jesus, and the Eucharist Part 1

    Enjoy the first talk by John Coffey, followed by Q&A

  • 1:45-1:55pm

    Break

  • 1:55-2:35pm

    Breakout Sessions

    Choose from a session on the connection between Science and Eucharistic Miracles, Science and Marian Apparitions, and a Q & A session.

  • 2:35-2:55pm

    Guided Prayer and Meditation

  • 2:55-3:15pm

    Closing Remarks and Evaluation