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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T153930Z CREATED:20260506T153815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T153930Z UID:10001278-1794558600-1794580200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, November 13\, 2026 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 8:30-9:15am \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 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 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Joan Watson\, 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 Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Joan Watson\, followed by Q & A. \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 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 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-13-2026/ LOCATION:St. Wenceslaus School\, 15353 Pacific St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T154716Z CREATED:20260506T154714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T154716Z UID:10001279-1795422600-1795444200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, November 23\, 2026 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 8:30-9:15am \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 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 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Michael Gormley\, 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 Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Michael Gormley\, followed by Q & A. \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 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 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-23-2026/ LOCATION:St. Bernadette School\, 7600 S 42nd St\, Bellevue\, 68147\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T142720Z CREATED:20260413T174750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T142720Z UID:10001276-1803628800-1803650400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Catholic Classroom Discipline\, Arlington\, Spring 2027 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe treasures of our Catholic Faith include wisdom for managing a classroom. Learn how St. John Bosco’s Preventive System of Discipline treats every young person with dignity\, sees potential for good in them (even the most difficult)\, and seeks to form them into good Christians and honest citizens through love rather than coercion. Through activities and real-world scenarios\, educators will practice applying these principles leave with practical tools for implementing them. \n\n\n\nThis workshop 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 Diocese of Green Bay 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 Enlightening the Mind\, Ennobling the Heart: Stories of St. John Bosco \n Receive a vivid introduction to this great saint\, brought to life through engaging and inspiring stories that reveal his faith\, compassion\, and tireless dedication to the young. \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 Preventive System of St. John Bosco Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by a respected Catholic Speaker\, 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 From Story to Action: Real-Life Scenarios \n Explore real-life scenarios and collaborate in small groups to uncover practical solutions that apply the wisdom of St. John Bosco in meaningful ways. \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 Preventive System of St. John Bosco Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by a respected Catholic Speaker\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-1:50pm \n \n \n Forming the Classroom: Discipline in the Spirit of St. John Bosco \n Develop a set of classroom norms that reflect St. John Bosco's preventive system prioritizing reason\, religion\, and loving-kindness\, while fostering an environment where students can flourish both academically and spiritually. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50-2:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/catholic-classroom-discipline-arlington-spring-2027/ LOCATION:St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church\, 5222 Sideburn Rd.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22032\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,tEncountering the Person of Jesus ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR