BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sophia Teachers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sophiateachers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sophia Teachers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T143000 DTSTAMP:20260722T151056Z CREATED:20260326T191629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T151056Z UID:10001258-1786090500-1786113000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the various forms of prayer and how you can lead your students to enter into a more intimate relationship with Our Lord. You’ll also learn the examination of conscience\, the importance of silence\, and the different ways to pray\, including Lectio Divina. \n\n\n\nThis 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  teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your Principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:15-9:00 \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Check-in and Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-9:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:15am \n \n \n Praying with Music and Sacred Art \n Experience how beauty can draw the heart toward God\, enriching both personal devotion and communal prayer.Discover practical ways to incorporate sacred art and music into your classroom\, helping students encounter the Lord through creativity\, imagination\, and reverence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Prayer: A Surge of the Heart \n Enjoy the first presentation by Michael Gormley\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:15am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-12:00pm \n \n \n Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Enter into a guided lectio divina on the Parable of the Prodigal Son\, creating space to encounter the Lord through Scripture\, silence\, and prayer. You’ll be invited to listen attentively\, respond honestly\, and enter into a personal dialogue with God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:30pm \n \n \n The Lord's Prayer \n Enjoy the second presentation by Michael Gormley\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n Seek and You Will Find; Knock and the Door Will be Opened \n Explore the richness of the Church’s many forms of prayer—petition\, intercession\, thanksgiving\, and praise—by actively entering into each with your fellow participants. Pray with and for one another in small groups\, gaining both a deeper experience of these forms and practical confidence in guiding your students to do the same. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-archdiocese-of-omaha-fall-2026/ LOCATION:Norfolk Catholic School\, 2301 Madison Ave\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T194556Z CREATED:20260327T135026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T194556Z UID:10001265-1786350600-1786372200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat\, Fall 2026(Option 1) DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Teachers are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter\, Explore\, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a teacher. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker\, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you\, and your students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Scriptural Reflection and Discussion \n Encounter our Lord in the scriptures through Lectio Divina and spend time reflecting with your colleagues on the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n Enjoy the first presentatuon by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n Back to Basics: The Main Elements of the Gospel Message \n The good news of the Gospel message is the kerygma: the great story of Jesus and His invitation to us. What are the essential elements of that story? Spend time revisiting and reflecting on those key points. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am-12:15pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Forming Students Into Disciples of Christ \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Sacred Art Gallery Walk \n Enter into a time of prayer and reflection as you examine a variety of sacred art images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/archdiocese-of-chicago-teacher-retreat-fall-2026option-1-2/ LOCATION:Carmelite Spiritual Center – Elijah Hall\, 8419 Bailey Rd\, Darien\, IL\, 60561\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T194652Z CREATED:20260326T195217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T194652Z UID:10001259-1786437000-1786458600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat\, Fall 2026(Option 2) DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Teachers are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter\, Explore\, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a teacher. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker\, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you\, and your students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago teachers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Scriptural Reflection and Discussion \n Encounter our Lord in the scriptures through Lectio Divina and spend time reflecting with your colleagues on the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n Back to Basics: The Main Elements of the Gospel Message \n The good news of the Gospel message is the kerygma: the great story of Jesus and His invitation to us. What are the essential elements of that story? Spend time revisiting and reflecting on those key points. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am-12:15pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Forming Students Into Disciples of Christ \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Sacred Art Gallery Walk \n Enter into a time of prayer and reflection as you examine a variety of sacred art images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/archdiocese-of-chicago-teacher-retreat-fall-2026option-1/ LOCATION:Portiuncula Center for Prayer\, 9263 W. St. Francis Road\, Frankfort\, IL\, 60423\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T194741Z CREATED:20260326T195653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T194741Z UID:10001260-1786523400-1786545000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat\, Fall 2026(Option 3) DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Teachers are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter\, Explore\, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a teacher. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker\, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you\, and your students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistraion for this event is being handled through your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Scriptural Reflection and Discussion \n Encounter our Lord in the scriptures through Lectio Divina and spend time reflecting with your colleagues on the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n Back to Basics: The Main Elements of the Gospel Message \n The good news of the Gospel message is the kerygma: the great story of Jesus and His invitation to us. What are the essential elements of that story? Spend time revisiting and reflecting on those key points. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am-12:15pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Forming Students Into Disciples of Christ \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Sacred Art Gallery Walk \n Enter into a time of prayer and reflection as you examine a variety of sacred art images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/archdiocese-of-chicago-teacher-retreat-fall-2026option-2/ LOCATION:Carmelite Spiritual Center – Elijah Hall\, 8419 Bailey Rd\, Darien\, IL\, 60561\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T194908Z CREATED:20260327T135152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T194908Z UID:10001266-1786609800-1786631400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat\, Fall 2026(Option 4) DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Teachers are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter\, Explore\, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a teacher. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker\, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you\, and your students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago teachers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Scriptural Reflection and Discussion \n Encounter our Lord in the scriptures through Lectio Divina and spend time reflecting with your colleagues on the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:15am \n \n \n Back to Basics: The Main Elements of the Gospel Message \n The good news of the Gospel message is the kerygma: the great story of Jesus and His invitation to us. What are the essential elements of that story? Spend time revisiting and reflecting on those key points. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-12:00pm \n \n \n Forming Students Into Disciples of Christ \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n Sacred Art Gallery Walk \n Enter into a time of prayer and reflection as you examine a variety of sacred art images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/archdiocese-of-chicago-teacher-retreat-fall-2026option-4/ LOCATION:Marytown – the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe\, 1600 W Park Ave\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T195011Z CREATED:20260327T135455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T195011Z UID:10001267-1786696200-1786717800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat\, Fall 2026(Option 5) DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Teachers are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Spend time reflecting on the themes of Encounter\, Explore\, Grow & Go. You will be given the opportunity to step away and be renewed in your vocation as a teacher. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends speaker presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected speaker\, as well as explore and simulate practical strategies to help you\, and your students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistraion for this event is being handled through your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n Enjoy a presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:15am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-10:45am \n \n \n Scriptural Reflection and Discussion \n Encounter our Lord in the scriptures through Lectio Divina and spend time reflecting with your colleagues on the movements of the Holy Spirit in your life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:15am \n \n \n Back to Basics: The Main Elements of the Gospel Message \n The good news of the Gospel message is the kerygma: the great story of Jesus and His invitation to us. What are the essential elements of that story? Spend time revisiting and reflecting on those key points. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-12:00pm \n \n \n Sacred Art Gallery Walk \n Enter into a time of prayer and reflection as you examine a variety of sacred art images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n Forming Students Into Disciples of Christ \n Enjoy the final presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/archdiocese-of-chicago-teacher-retreat-fall-2026option-5/ LOCATION:Marytown – the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe\, 1600 W Park Ave\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR