BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.16.5//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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T153323Z CREATED:20260106T150306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T153323Z UID:10001255-1779958800-1779980400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Encounter with Christ for Every Student\, Diocese of Austin\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecause God has already revealed his love fully in Jesus Christ\, the heart of catechesis is not about making the faith “accessible\,” but about clearing away the obstacles that can get in the way of a real encounter with Him. The teachings of the Church flow from the simple and radiant truth of who Christ is. This Workshop encourages teachers to move toward confidently and joyfully handing on the fullness of the faith in a way that leads to wonder\, worship\, and conversion in a way that is inclusive to all learners. \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 Austin teachers. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \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 Removing Barriers with Music and Art \n Music and art possess a unique capacity to speak to the human heart across cultures and generations. Through intentional reflection on a range of sacred musical works and sacred art\, students are invited to encounter and internalize the doctrines and enduring truths of the Catholic faith. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna\, 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 Removing Barriers with Kinesthetic Learning \n Our faith is alive and incarnational. Help students connect with the beauty of our faith through learning that incorporates the senses. \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 Catechesis for Persons with Disabilities Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:50pm \n \n \n Reflecting on the Imago Dei \n Conclude the day in prayer\, reflecting on the beautiful truth that every child – including those with disabilities – is created in the image and likeness of God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:50-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/making-the-faith-accessible-to-all-catechesis-for-persons-with-disabilities-diocese-of-austin-spring-2026/ LOCATION:St. Louis King of France\, 7601 Burnet Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260326T203721Z 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 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 Teaching Confirmation with Sacred Art and Media \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 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Becoming Equipped for Mission: Confirmation \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 Symbols of the Holy Spirit \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 11:30-12:15pm \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 Fortitude and Public Witness \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 The Celebration and Fruits of Confirmation \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 2:20-2:30pm \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:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T143000 DTSTAMP:20260313T151306Z 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 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 Sacred Art\, Pop Culture\, and Catechesis \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 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Encountering God in the Sacraments \n Enjoy the first presentation by Fr. Thomas Dailey\, 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 The Eucharist and the Passover \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 11:30-12:15pm \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 The Sacraments and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second presentation by Fr. Thomas Dailey\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The Healing Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation \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 2:20-2:30pm \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:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T143000 DTSTAMP:20260202T155844Z CREATED:20250930T181813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155844Z UID:10001251-1773649800-1773671400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore St. John Paul II’s teachings on the Theology of the Body and how you can lead your students to understand what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God\, male and female. You’ll also explore ways to appropriately teach about purity\, human sexuality\, biological sex\, and other topics related to Theology of the Body. \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 collaboration with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:45am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:15am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:30am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:15am \n \n \n Making Visible the Invisible \n Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation\, including our bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Teaching Theology of the Body to Teens \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Monica Ashour\, 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 Male and Female He Created Them \n Engage in hands-on activities that will help students understand more deeply what it means to be created in God’s image\, male or female \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 Theology of the Body: Responding to Modern Challenges \n Enjoy the second presentation by Monica Ashour\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery \n Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/created-in-his-image-exploring-the-theology-of-the-body-archdiocese-of-omaha-march-2025/ LOCATION:Gross Catholic High School\, 7700 S 43rd St\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68147\, United States CATEGORIES:Made In His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260227T172451Z CREATED:20250718T161639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T172451Z UID:10001235-1773217800-1773239400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Eucharistic Evangelization\, Manchester\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy do so many Catholics doubt the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Why do so many young people miss out on the true meaning of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? This Workshop will explore ways we can become more effective Eucharistic missionaries and help our students grow in their understanding and love for Jesus in the Eucharist. \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 Manchester teachers and catechists. \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 Source and Summit: The Eucharist\, Tantum Ergo\, and St. Pier Giorgio Frasatti \n Discover new insights about the beauty and gift of the Eucharist by examining the words of a Eucharistic Hymn and the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frasatti. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Eucharist as the Source of Evangelization \n Enjoy the first presentation by Michael Gormely\, 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 Eucharistic Adoration \n Participate in a time of prayerful reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \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 Eucharist as the Means of Evangelization \n Enjoy the second presentation by Michael Gormley\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The New Covenant Sacrifice \n Spend time engaging in activities that will help your students see Jesus more clearly in the liturgy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/eucharistic-evangelization-manchester-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Bedford Village Inn\, 2 Olde Bedford Way\, Bedford\, NH\, 03110\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Sacramentally and Liturgically,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140138Z CREATED:20250930T174206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T140138Z UID:10001248-1772006400-1772028000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life\, Diocese of Arlington\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how the Beatitudes reveal the deepest meaning of God’s law and offer a compelling vision of the moral life. In this Workshop\, you’ll gain insights and practical strategies for helping your students understand that Catholicism is not merely about following rules\, but about living in the freedom of virtue and truth. Together\, we’ll explore ways to make morality meaningful and relevant\, while reflecting on key themes such as freedom\, virtue\, sin\, conscience\, and the Beatitudes. \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 Arlington Teachers \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 8:00-8:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-8:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:15am \n \n \n Beauty as a Sign of the Moral Life. \n Examine and reflect on a variety of sacred art images and explore how these images point to what we believe about the human person and how we are called to live. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n The Beatitudes and the Moral Life \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-12:00pm \n \n \n Feelings\, Passions\, and the Beatitudes \n Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students come to a deeper understanding of the role our feelings play in the moral life and their connection to the Beatitudes through examples that will help them see the relevance to their lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:15pm \n \n \n The Moral Life and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-1:50pm \n \n \n “Dinner Party” with the Saints \n Participate in an interactive activity to introduce your students to the saints in a whole new way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50-2:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-beatitudes-and-the-moral-life-diocese-of-arlington-spring-2026/ LOCATION:St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church\, 5222 Sideburn Rd.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22032\, United States CATEGORIES:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T142000 DTSTAMP:20251030T165749Z CREATED:20250930T173146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T165749Z UID:10001247-1771229700-1771251600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering the Person of Jesus\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore what the Gospels and Divine Revelation teach us about who Jesus is and how to help your students understand why God became man. You’ll also learn how to lead your students to a deeper encounter with Jesus through art\, as well as how you can imitate Christ’s pedagogy in your classroom. \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 collaboration your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha 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 8:15-9:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \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 Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art \n Begin the day by examining and reflecting on who Jesus is through a variety of sacred art images that invite contemplation and personal connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Who Do You Say That I Am? \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sister Johanna\, 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 Fully God and Fully Man \n Participate in engaging activities designed to help your students understand the two natures of Christ—Divine and human—with clarity and reverence. \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 Word Made Flesh \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sister Johanna\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:10pm \n \n \n Teaching as Jesus Taught \n Reflect on the pedagogy of Jesus—the Master Teacher—and explore how His methods can inspire and shape our own approach to teaching in the classroom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:10-2:20pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-the-person-of-jesus-omaha-february-2026/ LOCATION:St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School\, 14330 Eagle Run Dr.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260128T192248Z CREATED:20250929T193739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T192248Z UID:10001244-1770193800-1770215400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Five Marks of a Catholic School: Archdiocese of Chicago Principals Retreat\, February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Principals are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Explore The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools\, the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Contemplate themes such as the spiritual leadership of the principal\, the harmony of faith and culture\, and the sacred partnership between parents and the Church. Through guided reflection and shared conversation\, participants will rediscover the deeper purpose of their vocation. Leave renewed in spirit and equipped with practical ways to form students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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\, your teachers\, and students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago principals. \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 Explore\, Encounter\, Grow\, & Go Scripture Reflection \n Reflect on your own journey of discipleship by examining and praying with a story from the Gospels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School\, Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Daryl Hagan. \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 Returning to the Heart of the Matter: The 5 Marks and the Kerygma \n Identify the key elements of the Gospel message and how to clearly communicate them to your staff and\, in age-appropriate ways\, to your students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \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 The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School\, Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Daryl Hagan\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Self-Assessment and Collaboration \n Identify which of the five marks your school embodies most strongly\, and which represents your greatest area for growth. After sharing these reflections in a small group\, discuss concrete strategies for supporting one another and strengthening these marks across your school communities. \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-principals-retreat-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Catholic Theological Union\, 5416 S Cornell Ave.\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T124500 DTSTAMP:20260108T194105Z CREATED:20251216T172655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T194105Z UID:10001254-1770192000-1770295500@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Diocese of Fresno Principal's Retreat\, February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to spend two days with Principals in the Diocese of Fresno diving into the themes found in the book: Remain in Me and I in You: Relating to God as a Person\, Not an Idea by Father Wayne Sattler. We will explore and reflect on knowing God\, loving God\, and serving God. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content from the best-selling book as well as spend time in prayer\, reflection and small group discussion. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 4th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-9:00am \n \n \n Optional Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:00am \n \n \n Morning Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n Is God an Idea or a Person? \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the first theme of the book "Remain in Me". \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30am \n \n \n Lectio Divina and Small Group Discussion \n Pray with a passage from one of the Gospels and reflect with your colleagues on the themes from the first presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:00pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Knowing God \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the second theme in the book. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:30pm \n \n \n Coming to Know God Through Beauty \n Pray with and reflect on a variety of sacred art images and discuss your observations and reflections with your colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30-3:00pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00-4:00pm \n \n \n Loving God \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the third theme in the book. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00-5:00pm \n \n \n Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00-6:00pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00-7:00pm \n \n \n Dinner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm \n \n \n Social Gathering/Free Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, February 5th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:15am \n \n \n Morning Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:15-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-10:00am \n \n \n Serving God \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the final theme in the book. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n Small Group Discussion and Reflection \n Gather in small groups to pray and share concluding reflections on the themes explored. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30am \n \n \n Personal Prayer Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:00pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45pm \n \n \n Dismissal URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/diocese-of-fresno-principals-retreat-february-2026/ LOCATION:St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center\, 43816 Sierra Dr\, Three Rivers\, CA\, 93271\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T143000 DTSTAMP:20251204T141232Z CREATED:20250930T171517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T141232Z UID:10001246-1768811400-1768833000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering the Person of Jesus\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore what the Gospels and Divine Revelation teach us about who Jesus is and how to help your students understand why God became man. You’ll also learn how to lead your students to a deeper encounter with Jesus through art\, as well as how you can imitate Christ’s pedagogy in your classroom. \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 collaboration your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha 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 8:30-9:15am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:00am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:30am \n \n \n Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art \n Begin the day by examining and reflecting on who Jesus is through a variety of sacred art images that invite contemplation and personal connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Who Do You Say that I Am- Finding and Encountering the Lord \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-11:30am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \n \n \n Fully God and Fully Man \n Participate in engaging activities designed to help your students understand the two natures of Christ—Divine and human—with clarity and reverence. \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 Come and Follow Me- Allowing the Encounter to Change our Lives and the Church \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 Teaching as Jesus Taught \n Reflect on the pedagogy of Jesus—the Master Teacher—and explore how His methods can inspire and shape our own approach to teaching in the classroom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-the-person-of-jesus-omaha-january-2026/ LOCATION:Norfolk Catholic School\, 204 S 5th St\, Norfolk\, NE\, 68701\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T143000 DTSTAMP:20250930T170645Z CREATED:20250930T170642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T170645Z UID:10001245-1767601800-1767623400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering God's Love in the Sacraments\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, January 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 Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your principal. \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 8:30-9:15am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:00am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:30am \n \n \n Sacred Art\, Pop Culture\, and Catechesis \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 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Encountering God in the Sacraments \n Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-11:30am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \n \n \n The Eucharist and the Passover \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.rn \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 The Sacraments and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The Healing Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation \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 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-gods-love-in-the-sacraments-archdiocese-of-omaha-january-2026/ LOCATION:Holy Trinity Catholic School\, 502 S. Broadway\, Hartington\, 68739\, United States CATEGORIES:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T143000 DTSTAMP:20251029T210751Z CREATED:20250929T185747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T210751Z UID:10001243-1763973000-1763994600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, November 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how the Beatitudes reveal the deepest meaning of God’s law and offer a compelling vision of the moral life. In this Workshop\, you’ll gain insights and practical strategies for helping your students understand that Catholicism is not merely about following rules\, but about living in the freedom of virtue and truth. Together\, we’ll explore ways to make morality meaningful and relevant\, while reflecting on key themes such as freedom\, virtue\, sin\, conscience\, and the Beatitudes. \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 Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this Workshop is being handled by your principal. \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 8:00-8:45am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:15am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:30am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:00am \n \n \n “Dinner Party” with the Saints \n Participate in an interactive activity to introduce your students to the saints in a whole new way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n The Beatitudes and the Moral Life \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Jason King\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:45am \n \n \n Rules\, Freedom\, Sin\, and Virtue \n Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students understand the relationship among these concepts\, so they can see the relevance of morality and be led to deeper conversion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:15pm \n \n \n The Moral Life and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Jason King\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-2:00pm \n \n \n Because I’m Happy!: The Beatitudes as the Path to Happiness \n Help your students more clearly define happiness and see how the Beatitudes are a blueprint for that happiness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00-2:15pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-beatitudes-and-the-moral-life-archdiocese-of-omaha-november-2025/ LOCATION:St. Thomas More Catholic School\, 3515 S. 48th Ave\, Omaha\, 68106\, United States CATEGORIES:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTSTAMP:20250919T181811Z CREATED:20250718T160354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T181811Z UID:10001234-1762934400-1762956000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering the Person of Jesus\, Arlington\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore what the Gospels and Divine Revelation teach us about who Jesus is and how to help your students understand why God became man. You’ll also learn how to lead your students to a deeper encounter with Jesus through art\, as well as how you can imitate Christ’s pedagogy in your classroom. \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 Arlington teachers and catechists. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-8:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:15am \n \n \n Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art \n Begin the day by examining and reflecting on who Jesus is through a variety of sacred art images that invite contemplation and personal connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n Who do You Say that I Am- Finding and Encountering the Lord \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:45am \n \n \n Encountering Jesus in Sacred Scripture \n St. Jerome said\, "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." You'll dig into a variety of Scripture passages that will help your students enter into a more intimate relationship with Jesus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:15pm \n \n \n Come and Follow Me: Allowing the Encounter to Change our Lives and the Church \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-1:50pm \n \n \n Following Jesus and Encountering Him in the Eucharist \n Discover new insights about the beauty and gift of the Eucharist by examining the words of a Eucharistic Hymn and the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frasatti. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50-2:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-the-person-of-jesus-arlington-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church\, 5222 Sideburn Rd.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22032\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T151500 DTSTAMP:20251021T203857Z CREATED:20250603T140004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T203857Z UID:10001225-1762245000-1762269300@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Catholic Faith and Science\, St. Louis\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Workshop staff and Fr. Robert Spitzer\, S.J.\, Ph.D. for a one-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. \n\n\n\n\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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n\nWe extend a sincere thank you to Dave Sinclair Buick GMC\, whose generous gift made this event possible! \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 Wonders of Nature \n Reflect on various images of creation and discover how they reveal the harmony between faith and reason. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:45am \n \n \n What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God\, Jesus\, and the Eucharist Part 1 \n Enjoy the first talk by Fr. Spitzer\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:45am \n \n \n Scientific Evidence for an Intelligent Creator \n Engage in interactive activities that will show your students how scientific evidence—from the expansion of the universe\, to entropy\, to the fine-tuning of physical laws—make belief in God completely reasonable. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:15pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-2:15pm \n \n \n What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God\, Jesus\, and the Eucharist Part 2 \n Enjoy the second talk by Fr. Spitzer followed by Q&A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:25pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:25-3:05pm \n \n \n Exploring Eucharistic Miracles \n Participate in memorable hands-on activities so your students will not only be familiar with Eucharistic miracles\, but know how science consistently confirms their authenticity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:05-3:15pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-catholic-faith-and-science-st-louis-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Catherine Laboure Catholic School\, 9740 Sappington Rd\, Sappington\, MO\, 63128\, United States CATEGORIES:The Catholic Faith and Science,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T143000 DTSTAMP:20250930T180953Z CREATED:20250930T180919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T180953Z UID:10001250-1762158600-1762180200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, November 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential teachings of Jesus and how you can lead your students to live as disciples of Christ. You will learn how to make the core proclamation of the Gospel\, known as the kerygma\, active in your own life\, and how it can form the basis of your vocation as a teacher.  \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\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this day is being handled by your principal. \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 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 The Jesus Elevator Pitch \n Can you summarize the key elements of the Gospel message succinctly? This session challenges you to synthesize the core message of the Gospel in 7-10 bullet points or less. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna\, 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 Parables of the Kingdom \n Examine a variety of parables and discuss ways to help your students understand their true purpose and how they connect to Jesus' preaching of the kerygma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \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 Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Apples to Kerygma \n Discover ways to ensure every doctrine taught relates back to the core Gospel message. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/rooting-our-catechesis-in-the-gospel-archdiocese-of-omaha-november-2025/ LOCATION:St. Bonaventure Catholic Church\, 1565 18th Ave\, Columbus\, NE\, United States CATEGORIES:Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T153000 DTSTAMP:20250908T191217Z CREATED:20250818T174948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T191217Z UID:10001240-1761375600-1761406200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God- Teacher Track at Archdiocese of Los Angeles Santa Barbara Regional Congress DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to be presenting a Catholic School Teacher Track at all four Archdiocese of Los Angeles Regional Congresses this year! Thanks to our generous donors\, attendance is free for all teachers who choose to attend our sessions this year. \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. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event click here and use promo code: DC25RC at checkout so you can join us at no cost to you or your school! \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:45am \n \n \n Check-in and Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-10:15am \n \n \n Prayer: What It Is and How to Do It \n Enjoy a session led by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:25-11:45am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45-12:55pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-2:10pm \n \n \n Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Discover fresh ways to pray and hear God’s voice\, try them out for yourself\, and explore how to bring these practices to life with your students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:10-2:20pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-3:30pm \n \n \n Sing to the Lord a New Song \n Listen to a variety of pieces of music and examine a variety of sacred art pieces that will help enhance your prayer life as well as your students' prayer lives. URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-teacher-track-at-archdiocese-of-los-angeles-santa-barbara-regional-congress/ LOCATION:St. Bonaventure High School\, 3167 Telegraph Rd.\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Sacramentally and Liturgically,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T154500 DTSTAMP:20250919T192147Z CREATED:20250818T175953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T192147Z UID:10001241-1760770800-1760802300@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God- Teacher Track at Archdiocese of Los Angeles Our Lady of the Angels Regional Congress DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to be presenting a Catholic School Teacher Track at all four Archdiocese of Los Angeles Regional Congresses this year! Thanks to our generous donors\, attendance is free for all teachers who choose to attend our sessions this year. \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. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event click here and use promo code: DC25RC at checkout so you can join us at no cost to you or your school! \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00am \n \n \n Check-in and Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:30am \n \n \n Opening Ceremony and Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-10:15am \n \n \n Prayer: What It Is and How to Do It \n Enjoy a session led by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-11:45am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-2:15pm \n \n \n Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Discover fresh ways to pray and hear God’s voice\, try them out for yourself\, and explore how to bring these practices to life with your students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30-3:45pm \n \n \n Sing to the Lord a New Song \n Listen to a variety of pieces of music and examine a variety of sacred art pieces that will help enhance your prayer life as well as your students' prayer lives. URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-teacher-track-at-archdiocese-of-los-angeles-our-lady-of-the-angels-regional-congress/ LOCATION:St. Monica Catholic Community\, 725 California Ave\, Santa Monica\, 90403\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Sacramentally and Liturgically,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T143000 DTSTAMP:20251008T190751Z CREATED:20250528T182259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T190751Z UID:10001224-1760603400-1760625000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Mission of the Catholic School Teacher\, Diocese of Orange\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the unique mission of a Catholic school\, and how are teachers called to participate in it? What distinguishes a Catholic school from any other educational setting? Reflect on these and other questions\, and explore concrete ways you can more intentionally respond to your call as a Catholic educator. \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 Orange teachers. \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 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n The Mission of The Catholic School \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna\, 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 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n The Transcendentals: Truth\, Beauty\, and Goodness \n The transcendentals—truth\, beauty\, and goodness—reflect the nature of God and are present in everything that exists. Learn how keeping them at the center of a Catholic school’s mission helps our students recognize God’s presence in the world and in their lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Faith and Reason \n Show students that faith and reason are not in conflict\, but work together in the search for truth. Explore practical ways to integrate both in the classroom\, forming students who think deeply and believe faithfully. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:30pm \n \n \n The Mission of the Catholic School Teacher \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-1:40pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:40-2:20pm \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n We cannot give what we do not have. Reflect on ways we can deepen our own spiritual lives for the sake of being more effective educators and ministers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-mission-of-the-catholic-school-teacher-diocese-of-orange-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Joseph Center at the CSJ Educational Network\, 440 S Batavia St.\, Orange\, CA\, 92868\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T143000 DTSTAMP:20250929T194818Z CREATED:20250507T174903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T194818Z UID:10001223-1760344200-1760365800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Teaching Through Beauty\, Palm Beach\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat 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. \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 Palm Beach teachers and catechists. \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 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 Introducion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Sing a New Song Unto the Lord \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Beauty: What Is It? \n Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna. \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 The Wonders of Creation \n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \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 The Enemies of Beauty \n Enjoy the second talk Sr. Johanna \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Practicum: Create Your Own Sacred Art Lesson \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/teaching-through-beauty-palm-beach-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Juliana School\, 4355 S Olive Ave #2725\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T135555Z CREATED:20250625T150436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T135555Z UID:10001231-1760085000-1760108400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy\, Galveston-Houston\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the limitlessness of God’s mercy throughout Salvation History and how you can help your students integrate the corporal and spiritual works of mercy into their lives. You’ll learn how God’s mercy is revealed in His covenants and how they are ultimately fulfilled in and through Jesus Christ. \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 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston teachers. \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 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 Sacred Art and Salvation History \n Explore the story of Salvation History through various images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Story of Salvation Part 1 \n Enjoy the first talk Dr. Daniel Garland\, 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 God Keeps His Promises \n Dive into activities designed to bring the covenants of Salvation History to life\, helping your students grasp how God has faithfully entered into relationship with His people across time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:10pm \n \n \n The Saints and Mercy \n Explore the lives of the saints and how\, by imitating them\, we can help our students live out their roles in the story of salvation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:10-12:45pm \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 The Story of Salvation Part 2 \n Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Daniel Garland\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:45pm \n \n \n Collaboration Session: The Works of Mercy \n It’s your turn! Share lesson and activity ideas that you have seen bear fruit in your students’ lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:45-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/salvation-history-a-story-of-love-mercy-galveston-houston-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School\, 6802 Buffalo Speedway\, Houston\, TX\, 77025\, United States CATEGORIES:Salvation History: A Story of Love and Mercy,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T161500 DTSTAMP:20250819T093603Z CREATED:20250818T174110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T093603Z UID:10001239-1759564800-1759594500@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God- Teacher Track at Archdiocese of Los Angeles San Pedro Regional Congress DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to be presenting a Catholic School Teacher Track at all four Archdiocese of Los Angeles Regional Congresses this year! Thanks to our generous donors\, attendance is free for all teachers who choose to attend our sessions this year. \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. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event click here and use promo code: DC25RC at checkout so you can join us at no cost to you or your school! \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30-10:45am \n \n \n Check-in and Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Opening Ceremony and Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-10:30am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-12:00pm \n \n \n Prayer: What It Is and How to Do It \n Enjoy a session led by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-1:15pm \n \n \n Lunch and Exhibitor Visits \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:45pm \n \n \n Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Discover fresh ways to pray and hear God’s voice\, try them out for yourself\, and explore how to bring these practices to life with your students \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:45-3:00pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00-4:15pm \n \n \n Sing to the Lord a New Song \n Listen to a variety of pieces of music and examine a variety of sacred art pieces that will help enhance your prayer life as well as your students' prayer lives. URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-teacher-track-at-archdiocese-of-los-angeles-san-pedro-regional-congress/ LOCATION:St. Joseph High School\, 5825 Woodruff Ave.\, Lakewood\, 90713\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Sacramentally and Liturgically,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T143000 DTSTAMP:20250910T153352Z CREATED:20250811T182816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T153352Z UID:10001237-1759478400-1759501800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Teaching Through Beauty\, San Francisco\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat 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. \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 Oakland teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistrations for this event are bing handled by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and your principals. \n\n\n\nFour Workshops will be held simultaneously on October 3\, 2025 in one of the following four locations: \n\n\n\nSt. Pius in Redwood City \n\n\n\nSt. Hilary in Tiburon \n\n\n\nSt. Anne in San Francisco \n\n\n\nHoly Name in San Francisco \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 8:00-8:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-8:45am \n \n \n Program Introducion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:15am \n \n \n Sing a New Song Unto the Lord \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n Beauty: What Is It and Why it Matters \n Enjoy the first presentation by a respected Catholic scholar\, 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 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n The Enemies of Beauty \n Enjoy the second presentation by a respected Catholic scholar\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30am \n \n \n The Wonders of Creation \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:00pm \n \n \n Teaching with Sacred Art \n Reflect on selected masterpieces and learn practical strategies for using images to invite wonder\, stir prayer\, and cultivate a sense of the sacred. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Practicum: Create Your Own Sacred Art Lesson \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/teaching-through-beauty-san-francisco-fall-2025/ LOCATION:Archdiocese of San Franciso\, Various Locations\, San Francisco\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T143000 DTSTAMP:20250910T153801Z CREATED:20250710T180225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T153801Z UID:10001233-1759393800-1759415400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Teaching Through Beauty\, Oakland\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat 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. \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 Oakland teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistrations for this event are bing handled by the Diocese of Oakland office for Catholic schools. To register please contact Susanna- sdrummond@csdo.org \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 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 Introducion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Sing a New Song Unto the Lord \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Beauty\, the Doorway to Faith \n Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Matthew Ramage\, 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 The Face of God in the Beauty of Creation \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Matthew Ramage\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:10pm \n \n \n The Wonders of Creation \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:10-1:00pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Practicum: Create Your Own Sacred Art Lesson \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/teaching-through-beauty-oakland-fall-2025/ LOCATION:The Cathedral of Christ the Light\, 2121 Harrison St\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States CATEGORIES:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T161500 DTSTAMP:20250819T093322Z CREATED:20250818T165221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T093322Z UID:10001238-1758960000-1758989700@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God- Teacher Track at Archdiocese of Los Angeles San Fernando Regional Congress DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to be presenting a Catholic School Teacher Track at all four Archdiocese of Los Angeles Regional Congresses this year! Thanks to our generous donors\, attendance is free for all teachers who choose to attend our sessions this year. \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. \n\n\n\nTo register for this event click here and use promo code: DC25RC at checkout so you can join us at no cost to you or your school! \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00am \n \n \n Check-in and Registration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:15-9:45am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-11:30am \n \n \n Prayer: What It Is and How to Do It \n Enjoy a session led by Joan Watson that includes time for Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:45pm \n \n \n Lunch and Exhibitor Visits \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-2:30pm \n \n \n Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Discover fresh ways to pray and hear God’s voice\, try them out for yourself\, and explore how to bring these practices to life with your students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30-2:45pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:45-4:15pm \n \n \n Sing to the Lord a New Song \n Listen to a variety of pieces of music and examine a variety of sacred art pieces that will help enhance your prayer life as well as your students' prayer lives. URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-teacher-track-at-archdiocese-of-los-angeles-san-fernando-regional-congress/ LOCATION:Bishop Alemany High School\, 11111 North Alemany Dr.\, Mission Hills\, CA\, 91345\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Sacramentally and Liturgically,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T150000 DTSTAMP:20250723T191307Z CREATED:20250710T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T191307Z UID:10001232-1758700800-1758726000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Catholic Faith and Science\, Archdiocese of Cincinnati\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Workshop staff and Fr. Robert Spitzer\, S.J.\, Ph.D. for a one-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. \n\n\n\n\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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. For more information please contact Veronica Murphy in the office of Catholic Schools: vmurphy@catholicaoc.org \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:45am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:00am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Wonders of Nature \n Reflect on various images of creation and discover how they reveal the harmony between faith and reason. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:30am \n \n \n What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God\, Jesus\, and the Eucharist Part 1 \n Enjoy the first talk by Fr. Spitzer\, 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 Scientific Evidence for an Intelligent Creator \n Engage in interactive activities that will show your students how scientific evidence—from the expansion of the universe\, to entropy\, to the fine-tuning of physical laws—make belief in God completely reasonable. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \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 1:00-2:00pm \n \n \n What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God\, Jesus\, and the Eucharist Part 2 \n Enjoy the second talk by Fr. Spitzer followed by Q&A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00-2:10pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:10-2:50pm \n \n \n Exploring Eucharistic Miracles \n Participate in memorable hands-on activities so your students will not only be familiar with Eucharistic miracles\, but know how science consistently confirms their authenticity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:50-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-catholic-faith-and-science-archdiocese-of-cincinnati-fall-2025/ LOCATION:The Presidential Banquet Center\, 4548 Presidential Way\, Kettering\, OH\, 45429\, United States CATEGORIES:The Catholic Faith and Science,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T143000 DTSTAMP:20250723T185800Z CREATED:20250624T125201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T185800Z UID:10001230-1758269700-1758292200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how the Beatitudes reveal the deepest meaning of God’s law and offer a compelling vision of the moral life. In this Workshop\, you’ll gain insights and practical strategies for helping your students understand that Catholicism is not merely about following rules\, but about living in the freedom of virtue and truth. Together\, we’ll explore ways to make morality meaningful and relevant\, while reflecting on key themes such as freedom\, virtue\, sin\, conscience\, and the Beatitudes. \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 Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this Workshop is being handled by your principal. \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 8:15-9:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \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 “Dinner Party” with the Saints \n Participate in an interactive activity to introduce your students to the saints in a whole new way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n The Beatitudes and the True Meaning of Life \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Ramage\, 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 Rules\, Freedom\, Sin\, and Virtue \n Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students understand the relationship among these concepts\, so they can see the relevance of morality and be led to deeper conversion. \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 Freedom of a Virtuous Life \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Ramage\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:20pm \n \n \n Because I’m Happy!: The Beatitudes as the Path to Happiness \n Help your students more clearly define happiness and see how the Beatitudes are a blueprint for that happiness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-beatitudes-and-the-moral-life-archdiocese-of-omaha-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Robert Bellarmine School\, 11900 Pacific St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States CATEGORIES:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T143000 DTSTAMP:20250819T182109Z CREATED:20250617T173301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T182109Z UID:10001229-1756888200-1756909800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel\, San Antonio\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential teachings of Jesus and how you can lead your students to live as disciples of Christ. You will learn how to make the core proclamation of the Gospel\, known as the kerygma\, active in your own life\, and how it can form the basis of your vocation as a teacher.  \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 with your fellow Archdiocese of San Antonio teachers and catechists\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \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 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 The Jesus Elevator Pitch \n Can you summarize the key elements of the Gospel message succinctly? This session challenges you to synthesize the core message of the Gospel in 7-10 bullet points or less. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Mary Anne\, 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 Parables of the Kingdom \n Examine a variety of parables and discuss ways to help your students understand their true purpose and how they connect to Jesus' preaching of the kerygma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \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 Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Mary Anne\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Apples to Kerygma \n Discover ways to ensure every doctrine taught relates back to the core Gospel message. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/rooting-our-catechesis-in-the-gospel-san-antonio-fall-2025/ LOCATION:El Camino De San Antonio Missions\, 263 Felisa St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78210\, United States CATEGORIES:Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T143000 DTSTAMP:20250725T175215Z CREATED:20250610T175112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T175215Z UID:10001227-1756455300-1756477800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering the Person of Jesus\, Omaha\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore what the Gospels and Divine Revelation teach us about who Jesus is and how to help your students understand why God became man. You’ll also learn how to lead your students to a deeper encounter with Jesus through art\, as well as how you can imitate Christ’s pedagogy in your classroom. \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 Archdiocese of Omaha 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 8:15-9:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \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 Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art \n Begin the day by examining and reflecting on who Jesus is through a variety of sacred art images that invite contemplation and personal connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Who Do You Say That I Am? \n Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. James Pauley\, 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 Fully God and Fully Man \n Participate in engaging activities designed to help your students understand the two natures of Christ—Divine and human—with clarity and reverence. \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 Word Made Flesh \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. James Pauley\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n Teaching as Jesus Taught \n Reflect on the pedagogy of Jesus—the Master Teacher—and explore how His methods can inspire and shape our own approach to teaching in the classroom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-the-person-of-jesus-omaha-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Elkhorn\, 18602 West Maple Road\, Elkhorn\, NE\, 68022\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T143000 DTSTAMP:20250812T114139Z CREATED:20250610T173606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T114139Z UID:10001226-1755160200-1755181800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering God's Love in the Sacraments\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, Fall 2025 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 catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by St. Wenceslaus Catholic School and only open to their teachers. \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 8:30-9:15am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:00am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:30am \n \n \n Sacred Art\, Pop Culture\, and Catechesis \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 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Encountering God in the Sacraments \n Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-11:30am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \n \n \n The Eucharist and the Passover \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 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n The Sacraments and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Scott Sollom\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The Healing Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation \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 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-gods-love-in-the-sacraments-archdiocese-of-omaha-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Wenceslaus School\, 15353 Pacific St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States CATEGORIES:Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T143000 DTSTAMP:20250722T120115Z CREATED:20250303T165959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T120115Z UID:10001219-1755073800-1755095400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Chicago Teacher Retreat\, Fall 2025 (Option 2) DESCRIPTION:Workshop 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\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 Spend time engaging in a scriptural meditation followed by time to debrief and discuss with your colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Spirituality of a Teacher \n Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Amy Roberts\, 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 Christ and Our Story \n Spend time reflecting on how you have encountered Christ in your own life and how to best share that encounter with others. \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 Dr. Amy Roberts\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Teaching as Jesus Taught \n Jesus is the master teacher. Spend time reflecting on the pedagogy of Jesus and how we can imitate Him in the classroom. \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-2025-option-2/ LOCATION:Casa Iskali Our Lady of Guadalupe Campus\, 9430 W Golf Rd\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Sacramentally and Liturgically,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR