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/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260925T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T152014Z CREATED:20260416T152011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152014Z UID:10001277-1790325000-1790346600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the various forms of prayer and how you can lead your students to enter into a more intimate relationship with Our Lord. You’ll also learn the examination of conscience\, the importance of silence\, and the different ways to pray\, including Lectio Divina. \n\n\n\nThis Workshop blends scholar presentations with interactive pedagogical sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected scholar\, as well as explore and simulate practical teaching strategies with ready-to-use classroom materials. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow  teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your Principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:15am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Check-in and Breakfast \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 Praying with Music and Sacred Art \n Experience how beauty can draw the heart toward God\, enriching both personal devotion and communal prayer.Discover practical ways to incorporate sacred art and music into your classroom\, helping students encounter the Lord through creativity\, imagination\, and reverence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Prayer: A Surge of the Heart \n Enjoy the first presentation by a respected Catholic speaker\, 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 Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Enter into a guided lectio divina on the Parable of the Prodigal Son\, creating space to encounter the Lord through Scripture\, silence\, and prayer. You’ll be invited to listen attentively\, respond honestly\, and enter into a personal dialogue with God. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n The Lord's Prayer \n Enjoy the second presentation by a respected Catholic speaker\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Seek and You Will Find; Knock and the Door Will be Opened \n Explore the richness of the Church’s many forms of prayer—petition\, intercession\, thanksgiving\, and praise—by actively entering into each with your fellow participants. Pray with and for one another in small groups\, gaining both a deeper experience of these forms and practical confidence in guiding your students to do the same. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-archdiocese-of-omaha-fall-2026-2/ LOCATION:St. Robert Bellarmine School\, 11900 Pacific St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260511T235145Z CREATED:20260327T142700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T235145Z UID:10001269-1790582400-1790598600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools: A Blueprint for Culture and Practice\, Los Angeles (San Gabriel Region)\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Participants will discover themes such as the role of the teacher\, the integration of faith and culture\, and the unique partnership between parents and the Church\, and leave equipped with practical tools for forming students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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 Archdiocese of Los Angeles teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled through your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-9:00am \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 9:15-10:30am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School \n Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Daryl Hagan\, 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 10:45-11:05am \n \n \n Scriptural Meditation \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 11:05-11:45am \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 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch and Dissmisal URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-holy-sees-teaching-on-catholic-schools-a-blueprint-for-culture-and-practice-los-angeles-san-gabriel-region-fall-2026/ LOCATION:San Gabriel Mission High School\, 254 S Santa Anita St\, San Gabriel\, CA\, 91776\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,tEncountering the Person of Jesus ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261005T123000 DTSTAMP:20260511T235245Z CREATED:20260327T143015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T235245Z UID:10001270-1791187200-1791203400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools: A Blueprint for Culture and Practice\, Los Angeles (San Pedro Region)\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Participants will discover themes such as the role of the teacher\, the integration of faith and culture\, and the unique partnership between parents and the Church\, and leave equipped with practical tools for forming students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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 Archdiocese of Los Angeles teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled through your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-9:00am \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 9:15-10:30am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School \n Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Daryl Hagan\, 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 10:45-11:05am \n \n \n Scriptural Meditation \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 11:05-11:45am \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 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch and Dissmisal URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-holy-sees-teaching-on-catholic-schools-a-blueprint-for-culture-and-practice-los-angeles-san-pedro-region-fall-2026/ LOCATION:St. Joseph High School\, 5825 Woodruff Ave.\, Lakewood\, 90713\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,tEncountering the Person of Jesus ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260511T235354Z CREATED:20260327T143503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T235354Z UID:10001271-1792396800-1792413000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools: A Blueprint for Culture and Practice\, Los Angeles (OLA Region)\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Participants will discover themes such as the role of the teacher\, the integration of faith and culture\, and the unique partnership between parents and the Church\, and leave equipped with practical tools for forming students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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 Archdiocese of Los Angeles teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled through your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-9:00am \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 9:15-10:30am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School \n Enjoy a 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 10:45-11:05am \n \n \n Scriptural Meditation \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 11:05-11:45am \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 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch and Dissmisal URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-holy-sees-teaching-on-catholic-schools-a-blueprint-for-culture-and-practice-los-angeles-ola-region-fall-2026/ LOCATION:Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School\, 2900 W Pico Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90006\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,tEncountering the Person of Jesus ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T123000 DTSTAMP:20260511T235501Z CREATED:20260327T143742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T235501Z UID:10001272-1793001600-1793017800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools: A Blueprint for Culture and Practice\, Los Angeles (Santa Barbara Region)\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Participants will discover themes such as the role of the teacher\, the integration of faith and culture\, and the unique partnership between parents and the Church\, and leave equipped with practical tools for forming students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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 Archdiocese of Los Angeles teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled through your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-9:00am \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 9:15-10:30am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School \n Enjoy a 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 10:45-11:05am \n \n \n Scriptural Meditation \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 11:05-11:45am \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 11:45-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch and Dissmisal URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-holy-sees-teaching-on-catholic-schools-a-blueprint-for-culture-and-practice-los-angeles-santa-barbara-region-fall-2026/ LOCATION:Santa Clara High School\, 2121 Saviers Rd\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93033\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,tEncountering the Person of Jesus ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T235832Z CREATED:20260413T174230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T235832Z UID:10001275-1793952000-1793973600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools: A Blueprint for Culture and Practice\, Arlington\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Participants will discover themes such as the role of the teacher\, the integration of faith and culture\, and the unique partnership between parents and the Church\, and leave equipped with practical tools for forming students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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 Arlington teachers and catechists. \n\n\n Log In or Register\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 Opening Meditation \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 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School\, Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by a Daryl Hagan\, 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 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\, in age-appropriate ways\, to your students. \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 Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School\, Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Daryl Hagan\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-1:50pm \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 1:50-2:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-holy-sees-teaching-on-catholic-schools-a-blueprint-for-culture-and-practice-arlington-fall-2026/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T143000 DTSTAMP:20260512T134716Z CREATED:20260512T134555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T134716Z UID:10001280-1794213000-1794234600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools: A Blueprint for Culture and Practice\, Omaha\, November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Participants will discover themes such as the role of the teacher\, the integration of faith and culture\, and the unique partnership between parents and the Church\, and leave equipped with practical tools for forming students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \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 teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Opening Meditation \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 a Daryl Hagan\, 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 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\, 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 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/the-holy-sees-teaching-on-catholic-schools-a-blueprint-for-culture-and-practice-omaha-november-2026/ LOCATION:St. Bonaventure Catholic Church\, 1565 18th Ave\, Columbus\, NE\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,tEncountering the Person of Jesus ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT 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 Log In or Register\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 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