BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.16.3//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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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/New_York:20260321T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195032 CREATED:20251030T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T151306Z UID:10001253-1774081800-1774103400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering God's Love in the Sacraments\, Diocese of Allentown\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore what a sacrament is as well as the foundation of each of the seven sacraments. You’ll take a closer look at the Sacraments of Baptism\, Confirmation\, Eucharist\, and Reconciliation\, as well as how to engage students using sacred art. \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 breakfast and lunch with your fellow Diocese of Allentown catechists. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n \n Sacred Art\, Pop Culture\, and Catechesis \n \n From Leonardo to Luke Skywalker\, you’ll learn ways to bring classical art and modern entertainment together to teach your students about the sacraments \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n \n Encountering God in the Sacraments \n \n Enjoy the first presentation by Fr. Thomas Dailey\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n \n The Eucharist and the Passover \n \n Lead your students to discover how typology reveals profound connections between the Old and New Testaments\, and leads to deeper understanding of the Real Prescence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \n \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n \n The Sacraments and Discipleship \n \n Enjoy the second presentation by Fr. Thomas Dailey\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n \n The Healing Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation \n \n Explore the parable of the Prodigal Son and the importance of relationship over rules\, helping deepen your students’ desire for friendship with God through the Sacrament of Penance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-gods-love-in-the-sacraments-diocese-of-allentown-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Siena\, 1825 W Turner Street\, Allentown\, PA\, 18104\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260605T195032 CREATED:20250930T183951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203721Z UID:10001252-1774686600-1774708200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Putting on the Armor of God: Confirmation\, Diocese of Salina\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the effects and fruits of the Sacrament of Confirmation how you can lead your students to proclaim the Gospel like the Apostles. You’ll also learn how to help your students see the true meaning of this Sacrament\, and why it is so much more than a Catholic graduation or a public acceptance of the Catholic Faith. \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 Diocese of Salina teachers and catechists. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Salina. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n \n Teaching Confirmation with Sacred Art and Media \n \n Engage your visual and auditory learners with this Sacrament using everything from beautiful oil paintings to whiteboard. animation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n \n Becoming Equipped for Mission: Confirmation \n \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n \n Symbols of the Holy Spirit \n \n Lead your students to encounter the third Person of the Blessed Trinity by exploring His many symbols. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \n \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n \n Fortitude and Public Witness \n \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n \n The Celebration and Fruits of Confirmation \n \n Help your students understand why Confirmation is not a “Catholic graduation\,” but rather a way God gives us the grace we need to spread and defend the Faith. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/putting-on-the-armor-of-god-confirmation-diocese-of-salina-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Cathedral\, 118 N. Ninth Street\, Salina\, 67401\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR