Sophia Teachers

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Peoria, Fall 2024, Nov. 12th
2024-11-12 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | St. Philomena Catholic Parish, 1000 W Albany Avenue, Peoria, 61604, United States
Workshop Overview

Are trans people sinful? Is sex a spectrum? Are sex and “gender” two different things? At this workshop, we’ll unpack both theology and science to answer these questions and more. Learn the beauty of the Church’s teaching on the human person, and how to share that truth with charity and compassion.

This 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 Peoria teachers and catechists.

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Schedule

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

Defining the Human Person through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

10:15-11:00am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15am-12:00pm

The Superpowers of Men and Women
Engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian anthropology.

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:15pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

2:15-2:25pm

Break

2:25-3:15pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical Tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

3:15-3:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Behold Your Mother, Archdiocese of Omaha, Fall 2024
2024-11-08 08:30 - 14:30 | St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 1565 18th Ave, Columbus, NE, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore the core Catholic teachings about Our Lady and how you can help your students see how a devotion to Mary can help them grow in holiness. You’ll also examine images and titles of Mary, explore the four Marian Dogmas, and spend time reflecting on Our Lady’s role in Salvation History.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Scriptural and Sacred Art Rosary

9:45-10:30am

Hail Mary, Full of Grace
Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Mary, Our Mother
Engage in activities that will help your students understand how and why Mary is our Mother.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord
Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony.

1:45-2:20pm

Behold Your Mother Art Gallery
Spend time exploring reflecting of various images of Our Lady.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Eucharistic Evangelization, Arlington, Fall 2024
2024-11-06 08:00 - 14:30 | St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, VA, 22032, United States
Workshop Overview

Why 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.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:00-8:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

8:30-8:45am

Program Introduction

8:45-9:15am

Reflecting on the Real Presence
Begin the day by reflecting on the beauty and gift of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

9:15-10:00am

Holy Mass

10:00-10:30am

Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions
Participate in a time of prayerful reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Living Like We Believe
Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna

11:30-11:40am

Break

11:40-12:20pm

The Meaning of the Mass
Find creative ways to help students understand and enter into the realities taking place in the Mass more deeply and intetionally.

12:20-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Being Eucharistic Missionaries
Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna.

1:45-2:20pm

The Eucharist in Sacred Art
Spend time reflecting on the mystery of the Eucharist as depicted in a selection of sacred art images.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Palm Beach, Fall 2024
2024-10-30 08:30 - 15:00 | St. John Paul II Academy, 4001 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, United States
Workshop Overview

Are trans people sinful? Is sex a spectrum? Are sex and “gender” two different things? At this workshop, we’ll unpack both theology and science to answer these questions and more. Learn the beauty of the Church’s teaching on the human person, and how to share that truth with charity and compassion.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Defining the Human Person through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

9:45-10:30am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

The Gift of Our Bodies
Engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian anthropology.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

1:45-1:55pm

Break

1:55-2:50pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical Tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Diocese of Salina, Fall 2024
2024-10-26 08:30 - 15:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth Street, Salina, 67401, United States
Workshop Overview

Are trans people sinful? Is sex a spectrum? Are sex and “gender” two different things? At this workshop, we’ll unpack both theology and science to answer these questions and more. Learn the beauty of the Church’s teaching on the human person, and how to share that truth with charity and compassion.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Defining the Human Person through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

9:45-10:30am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

The Gift of Our Bodies
Engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian anthropology.

11:30-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

1:45-1:55pm

Break

1:55-2:45pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical Tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:45-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Prayer: A Conversation with God, Diocese of Duluth, Fall 2024
2024-10-17 09:30 - 15:15 | Stella Maris-St. James Campus, 715 N 57th Ave W, Duluth, MN, 55807, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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.

This 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 Duluth teachers.

Registration for this event is being handled by your Principal and the Diocese of Duluth.

Schedule

9:30-10:00am

Holy Mass

10:00-10:30am

Check-in and Refreshments

10:30-10:45am

Program Introduction

10:45-11:15am

Praying with Music and Sacred Art
Learn how you can incorporate sacred music and art into your classroom to enhance your students’ prayer lives.

11:15am-12:00pm

Prayer: A Surge of the Heart
Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. James Pauley.

12:00-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening
Experience guided meditations, and receive tips for sharing them with your students.

1:30-2:15pm

The Lord's Prayer
Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. James Pauley

2:15-2:30pm

Break

2:30-3:00pm

Seek and You Will Find; Knock and the Door Will be Opened
Explore the different types of prayer and learn ways to help your students understand and enter into them as well.

3:00-3:15pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Holy Day, Holy Year: Living the Liturgical Calendar, Galveston-Houston, Fall 2024
2024-10-11 08:30 - 14:30 | Holy Name Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore the roots of the Church’s liturgical year and how you can lead your students to appreciate and live it throughout the year. You will explore activities to implement in your classroom throughout the six seasons of the liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Sacred Pascal Triduum, Easter, and Ordinary Time.

This 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 religion coordinators.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-945am

Walking and Feasting with the Saints
Explore a variety of interactive activities to help engage your students in the various liturgical feasts that take place throughout the school year.rn

9:45-10:30am

The Meaning of the Mass
Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students come to see the true meaning of the Mass.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Teaching the Liturgical Calendar
Find creative ways to incorporate and teach the liturgical calendar throughout the school year with your students.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

Becoming God: Gospel, Life, Eternity
Enjoy the first presentation by Michael Gormley

1:30-1:40pm

Break

1:40-2:20pm

From Life to Liturgy and Back Again
Enjoy the second presentation by Michael Gormley

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Evangelizing Catechesis, Diocese of Orange, Fall 2024
2024-10-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, 92840, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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 basic 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.

This 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.

Registration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Orange Office of Catholic Schools.

Schedule

8:15-8:45am

Holy Mass

8:45-9:15am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:15-9:30am

Program Introduction

9:30-10:00am

The Jesus Elevator Pitch
How well do we know the basic Gospel message? Could we share all the essential details with a complete stranger? Spend time exploring the essential elements of sharing the basic Gospel message with our students and others.

10:00-10:45am

Our Call to Evangelize
Enjoy the first talk by Chris Stewart.

10:45-11:00am

Break

11:00-11:45am

A Pedagogy of Encounter
Spend time reflecting on the pedagogy of Jesus and how we as teachers can imitate His pedagogy.

11:45am-12:15pm

Lunch

12:15-1:00pm

The Kerygma and Evangelization
Enjoy the second talk by Chris Stewart

1:00-1:50pm

Sharing your Story
Spend time reflecting on how Christ has worked in your life and how you can share that story with your students.

1:50-2:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, Grand Rapids, Fall 2024
2024-10-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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 in age appropriate ways.

You’ll also receive a free copy of either Human Sexuality or Everyday Theology of the Body, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with lessons and activities that will help you bring your students into a deeper understanding of the Theology of the Body.

This 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 Grand Rapids teachers.

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Schedule

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

Making Visible the Invisible
Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation, including our bodies.

10:15-11:00am

Teaching Theology of the Body to Kids, Tweens, and Teens
Enjoy the first of two presentations by Monica Ashour, followed by Q & A.

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15am-12:00pm

Male and Female He Created Them
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

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:15pm

A Pastoral Response to Modern Challenges
Enjoy the second presentation by Monica Ashour, followed by Q & A.

2:15-2:50pm

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery
Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Archdiocese of Los Angeles High School Faith Formation Days: Catholic Social Teaching and Racial Reconciliation, Fall 2024
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-10-04 12:30 | Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Various Locations
Workshop Overview

Explore the beauty of Catholic Social Teaching and how the principles taught by it and the Gospel are the answer to bringing about racial reconciliation.

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles High School Faith Formation Days will take place on September 30th, October 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th of 2024 in the 5 different regions of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

September 30th: San Gabriel Region-Bishop Amat High School

October 1st: San Fernando Region- Bishop Alemany High School

October 2nd: Our Lady of the Angels Region- Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loreto HS

October 3rd: Santa Barbara Region- St. Bonaventure High School

October 4th: San Pedro Region- St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy

Registration for these days is being handled by your principal and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Schedule

8:00-8:30am

Refreshments and Check-in

8:30-8:45am

Program Introduction

8:45-9:15am

Lectio Divina Reflection on Reconciliation
Begin our time together by prayerfully reflecting on Scripture and engaging in discussion with your colleagues.

9:15-10:00am

Catholic Social Teaching and Racial Reconciliation Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Danielle Brown

10:00-10:15am

Break

10:15-11:00am

Catholic Social Teaching and Racial Reconciliation Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by Danielle Brown.

11:00-11:30am

Guided Small Group Discussions and Reflections
Spend some time engaging in discussion and diving deeper into today's topic with your colleagues in small groups.

11:30am-12:30pm

Holy Mass

12:30pm

Lunch and Dismissal

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, St. Louis, Fall 2024
2024-09-27 08:30 - 14:30 | Sacred Heart School, 501 St Louis St, Florissant, MO, 63031, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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 in age appropriate ways.

You’ll also receive a free copy of either Human Sexuality or Everyday Theology of the Body, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with lessons and activities that will help you bring your students into a deeper understanding of the Theology of the Body.

This 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 St. Louis Teachers.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Making Visible the Invisible
Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation, including our bodies.

9:45-10:30am

Teaching Theology of the Body to Tots, Tweens, and Teens
Enjoy the first of two presentations by Monica Ashour, followed by Q & A.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Male and Female He Created Them
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

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

A Pastoral Response to Modern Challenges
Enjoy the second presentation by Monica Ashour, followed by Q & A.

1:45-2:20pm

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery
Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, St. Petersburg, Fall 2024
2024-09-14 08:30 - 15:00 | St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1955 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL, 33764, United States
Workshop Overview

Are trans people sinful? Is sex a spectrum? Are sex and “gender” two different things? At this workshop, we’ll unpack both theology and science to answer these questions and more. Learn the beauty of the Church’s teaching on the human person, and how to share that truth with charity and compassion.

This 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 St. Petersburg teachers and catechists.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Defining the Human Person through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

9:45-10:30am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

The Superpowers of Men and Women
Engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian anthropology.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

1:45-1:55pm

Break

1:55-2:50pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical Tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Colorado Springs, Fall 2024
2024-09-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E Parker Rd, Parker, CO, 80138, United States
Workshop Overview

Are trans people sinful? Is sex a spectrum? Are sex and “gender” two different things? At this workshop, we’ll unpack both theology and science to answer these questions and more. Learn the beauty of the Church’s teaching on the human person, and how to share that truth with charity and compassion.

This 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 Colorado Springs teachers.

Registration for this Workshops is being handled by the Diocese of Colorado Springs and your Principal.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Defining the Human Person through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

9:45-10:30am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

The Superpowers of Men and Women
Engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian anthropology.

11:30am-12:00pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations Part 1
his session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:00pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations Part 2
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

2:00-2:50pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical Tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Faith Formation Day, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2024
2024-08-30 08:30 - 14:30 | Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson Road, Dallas, 75228, United States
Workshop Overview

We are thrilled to be spending the day with teachers from the Diocese of Dallas on August 30, 2024! Teachers will gather to hear dynamic presentations by renowned Catholic speaker, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and participate in interactive pedagogical breakout sessions in the afternoon.

Registration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Dallas and your school principal.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Opening Remarks

9:15-10:00am

Living a Eucharistic Faith: The Big Deal About Mass and Why It Matters
Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Harold.

10:00-10:15am

Break

10:15-11:15am

Holy Mass

11:15am-12:00pm

Praying with Confidence: Experiencing the Gift of God’s Life in Us
Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Harold.

12:00-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-2:00pm

Breakout Sessions
Enjoy interactive pedagogical sessions led by the Sophia Team and other presenters provided by the Diocese of Dallas

2:00-2:15pm

Closing and Dismissal

Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy, Wilmington, Fall 2024
2024-08-20 08:30 - 14:30 | St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, 1715 W 9th St., Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore the limitless 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 and through Jesus Christ.

This 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 Wilmington teachers and catechists.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Sacred Art and Salvation History
Explore the Story of Salvation History through various images.

9:45-10:30am

The Story of Salvation Part 1
Enjoy the first talk Dr. Matthew Ramage, followed by Q & A.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

God Keeps His Promises
Engage in interactive activities that will help your students understand the various covenants God has entered into with His people throughout Salvation History.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

The Story of Salvation Part 2
Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Matthew Ramage,followed by Q & A

1:45-2:20pm

The Saints and Mercy
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.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Holy Day, Holy Year, Green Bay, Fall 2024
2024-08-13 08:00 - 14:30 | National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, 4047 Chapel Dr, New Franken, WI, 54229, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore the roots of the Church’s liturgical year and how you can lead your students to appreciate and live it throughout the year. You’ll explore activities you an implement in your classroom during the seasons of Advent, Lent, as well as Holy Days.

This 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 Green Bay teachers and catechists.

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Schedule

8:00-8:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

8:30-8:45am

Program Introduction

8:45-9:15am

Walking and Feasting with the Saints
Explore a variety of interactive activities to help engage your students in the various liturgical feasts that take place throughout the school year.

9:15-10:00am

Liviing Liturgically
Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q&A.

10:00-10:15am

Break

10:15-11:00am

The Meaning of the Mass
Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students come to see the true meaning of the Mass.

11:00am-noon

Holy Mass

noon-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

Feasting and Fasting with the Church
Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q&A.

1:30-1:45pm

Break

1:45-2:20pm

Teaching the Liturgical Calendar
Find creative ways to incorporate and teach the liturgical calendar throughout the school year with your students.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Encountering God's Love in the Sacraments, Green Bay, Fall 2024
2024-08-12 08:00 - 14:30 | National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, 4047 Chapel Dr, New Franken, WI, 54229, United States
Workshop Overview

Join our Workshop staff for a FREE one-day Workshop on the Sacraments. Explore 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, Marriage, and Reconciliation, as well as how to engage students using sacred art.

This 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 Green Bay teachers and catechists.

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Schedule

8:00-8:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

8:30-8:45am

Program Introduction

8:45-9:15am

Sacred Art, Pop Culture, and Catechesis
Spend time reflecting on pop culture references and sacred art images and how you can use them to engage your students in the teaching of various truths of our Faith.

9:15-10:00am

Encountering God's Love in the Sacraments
Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q&A.

10:00-10:15am

Break

10:15-11:00am

Free, Total, Faithful, Fruitful: The Sacrament of Matrimony
Spend time reflecting on the Sacrament of Matrimony. Partake in hands-on activities that will help your students come to a deeper understanding of the most attacked sacrament by the culture.

11:00am-noon

Holy Mass

noon-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

The Sacraments and Discipleship
Enjoy the second talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q&A.

1:30-1:45pm

Break

1:45-2:20pm

The Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation
Sophia Institute for Teachers Staff will lead an interactive and hands-on pedagogical session on the sacrament of Reconciliation.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Prayer: A Conversation with God, Diocese of Dallas, Fall 2024
2024-08-07 08:30 - 14:30 | St. Philip & St. Augustine School, 8151 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75227, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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.

This 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 Dallas teachers.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-10:00am

Prayer: A Surge of the Heart
Enjoy the first presentation by Joan Watson, followed by Q&A.

10:00-10:15am

Break

10:15-11:00am

Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening
Experience guided meditations, and receive tips for sharing them with your students.

11:00-11:45am

The Lord's Prayer
Enjoy the second presentation by Joan Watson, followed by Q&A.

11:45am-12:00pm

Break/Transition to Mass

12:00-12:30pm

Holy Mass

12:30-1:15pm

Lunch

1:15-1:45pm

Praying with Music and Sacred Art
Learn how you can incorporate sacred music and art into your classroom to enhance your students’ prayer lives.

1:45-2:20pm

Seek and You Will Find; Knock and the Door Will be Opened
Explore the different types of prayer and learn ways to help your students understand and enter into them as well.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Pensacola, Fall 2024
2024-08-05 08:30 - 14:45 | St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, 325 South Navy Blvd., Pensacola, FL, 32507, United States
Workshop Overview

Are trans people sinful? Is sex a spectrum? Are sex and “gender” two different things? At this workshop, we’ll unpack both theology and science to answer these questions and more. Learn the beauty of the Church’s teaching on the human person, and how to share that truth with charity and compassion.

This 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 Pensacola-Tallahassee teachers.

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Schedule

8:30-9:15am

Holy Mass

9:15-9:45am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:45-10:00am

Program Introduction

10:00-10:30am

Defining the Human Person through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

10:30-11:15am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

11:15-11:30am

Break

11:30am-12:15pm

The Super Powers of Men and Women
Engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian anthropology.

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

1:45-1:50pm

Stretch Break

1:50-2:35pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical Tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:35-2:45pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, Pensacola, Fall 2024
2024-08-05 08:30 - 14:30 | St. Mary Catholic School, 110 Robinwood Dr SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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 in age appropriate ways.

You’ll also receive a free copy of either Human Sexuality or Everyday Theology of the Body, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with lessons and activities that will help you bring your students into a deeper understanding of the Theology of the Body.

This 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 Pensacola-Tallahassee teachers.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Making Visible the Invisible
Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation, including our bodies.

9:45-10:30am

Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
Enjoy the first of two presentations by Deacon Anthony, Followed by Q&A.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Male and Female He Created Them
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

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

The Redemption of the Body
Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony, follwed by Q&A.

1:45-2:20pm

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery
Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, Los Angeles, Fall 2024
2024-08-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Chaminade High School, 7500 Chaminade Ave, West Hills, CA, 91304, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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 in age appropriate ways.

You’ll also receive a free copy of either Human Sexuality or Everyday Theology of the Body, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with lessons and activities that will help you bring your students into a deeper understanding of the Theology of the Body.

This 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 Los Angeles teachers.

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Schedule

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

Making Visible the Invisible
Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation, including our bodies.

10:15-11:00am

Teaching Theology of the Body to Tots, Tweens and Teens
Enjoy the first of two presentations by Monica Ashour, Followed by Q & A

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15am-12:00pm

Male and Female He Created Them
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

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:15pm

Theology of the Body: Responding to Modern Challenges
Enjoy the second presentation by Monica Ashour, followed by Q & A

2:15-2:50pm

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery
Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

The Catholic Faith and Science, Austin, Spring 2024
2024-04-30 09:00 - 16:30 | St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Round Rock, 3201 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
Workshop Overview

Join 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.

This 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.

Schedule

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

Wonders of Nature
Spend time reflecting on various visual images of creation to explore how faith and reason go together.

10:15-11:15am

What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God, Jesus, and the Eucharist Part 1
Enjoy the first talk by Fr. Spitzer, followed by Q & A.

11:15-11:30am

Break

11:30am-12:15pm

Scientific Evidence for an Intelligent Creator
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.

12:15-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:15pm

Lunch

1:15-2:15pm

What Students Need to Know to Maintain their Faith in College and Beyond: Scientific Evidence for God, Jesus, and the Eucharist Part 2
Enjoy the second talk by Fr. Spitzer followed by Q&A

2:15-2:25pm

Break

2:25-3:20pm

Exploring Eucharistic Miracles
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.

3:20-3:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Arlington, Spring 2024
2024-03-21 08:30 - 15:00 | St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, VA, 22032, United States
Workshop Overview

Teachers in the Diocese of Arlington are invited to join our team for a one-day Workshop on addressing gender ideology. Explore the truth of the human person, the reality of sex, and the magnitude of the cultural influences of gender ideology from a societal level to your local community. Learn facts about gender dysphoria, transgender identification, and the psycho-social, medical, and surgical interventions to align the appearance of the body with self-determined identity. Understand Church teaching on the dignity of the person and medical ethics of “gender-affirming care” and the meaning of true accompaniment for vulnerable persons and help for those who are suffering. Finally, receive activities, lesson ideas, and practical tools to help guide you in navigating this difficult issue with your students.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Defining the Human Person Through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

9:45-10:45am

Theological Considerations: A Basic Overview of Theology of the Body
Spend time reflecting on the beautiful teachings of the Theology of the Body and how it is the key to addressing the problems that have arisen from gender ideology.

10:45-10:55am

Break

10:55-11:30am

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:50pm

The Super Powers of Men and Women
Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students deepen their understanding of Christian Anthropology.

1:50-2:00pm

Break

2:00-2:45pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:45-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, St. Petersburg, Spring 2024
2024-03-16 08:30 - 14:30 | Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Ctr Dr, Lutz, FL, 33558, United States
Workshop Overview

Catholic School Teachers, Catechetical Leaders, and Catechists from the Diocese of St. Petersburg are inviter to join us for a FREE one-day program on the Theology of the Body. Explore 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 in age appropriate ways.

You’ll also receive a free copy of either Human Sexuality or Everyday Theology of the Body, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with lessons and activities that will help you bring your students into a deeper understanding of the Theology of the Body.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Making Visible the Invisible
Spend time engaging in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by our physical bodies and other created realities.

9:45-10:30am

Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Michel Therrien, followed by Q & A

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Male and Female He Created Them
Spend time engaging in hands-on activities that will help students understand more deeply what it means to be created male and female and in God’s image.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

The Redemption of the Body
Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Michel Therrien, followed by Q & A

1:45-2:20pm

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery
Spend time examining various pieces of art that depict the beauty of creation and the human person.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Buffalo, Spring 2024
2024-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Center, 795 Main St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Workshop Overview

Catechetical Leaders, Catechists, Youth Ministers, and Pastors from the Diocese of Buffalo, NY are invited to join our team for a one-day Workshop on addressing gender ideology. Explore the truth of the human person, the reality of sex, and the magnitude of the cultural influences of gender ideology from a societal level to your local community. Learn facts about gender dysphoria, transgender identification, and the psycho-social, medical, and surgical interventions to align the appearance of the body with self-determined identity. Understand Church teaching on the dignity of the person and medical ethics of “gender-affirming care” and the meaning of true accompaniment for vulnerable persons and help for those who are suffering. Finally, receive activities, lesson ideas, and practical tools to help guide you in navigating this difficult issue with your students.

This 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.

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Schedule

10:00-10:30am

Check-In and Refreshments

10:30-10:45am

Program Introduction

10:45-11:15am

Defining the Human Person Through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

11:15am-12:00pm

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:00pm

God's Plan for Man
Teachers will engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian Anthropology.

2:15-3:00pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

3:00-3:15pm

Break

3:15-3:50pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

3:50-4:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Charlotte, Spring 2024
2024-03-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Hickory Catholic Conference Center, 1551 Trinity Ln, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Workshop Overview

Catechetical Leaders, Catechists, K-12 Catholic School Teachers, and Youth Ministers in the Diocese of Charlotte are invited to join our team for a one-day Workshop on addressing gender ideology. Explore the truth of the human person, the reality of sex, and the magnitude of the cultural influences of gender ideology from a societal level to your local community. Learn facts about gender dysphoria, transgender identification, and the psycho-social, medical, and surgical interventions to align the appearance of the body with self-determined identity. Understand Church teaching on the dignity of the person and medical ethics of “gender-affirming care” and the meaning of true accompaniment for vulnerable persons and help for those who are suffering. Finally, receive activities, lesson ideas, and practical tools to help guide you in navigating this difficult issue with your students.

This 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.

Registration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Charlotte.

Schedule

9:30-10:00am

Holy Mass

10:00-10:30am

Check-In and Refreshments

10:40-10:45am

Program Introduction

10:45-11:15am

Defining the Human Person Through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

11:15am-Noon

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

12:00-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:15pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

1:15-2:00pm

The Superpowers of Men and Women
Use a popular Pixar movie to teach students about Christian anthropology and the gift of our identity.

2:00-2:15pm

Break

2:15-2:50pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church means by accompaniment and receive access to videos and other practical tools to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges, Grand Rapids, Spring 2024
2024-03-01 08:30 - 15:00 | Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Workshop Overview

Teachers in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are invited to join our team for a one-day Workshop on addressing gender ideology. Explore the truth of the human person, the reality of sex, and the magnitude of the cultural influences of gender ideology from a societal level to your local community. Learn facts about gender dysphoria, transgender identification, and the psycho-social, medical, and surgical interventions to align the appearance of the body with self-determined identity. Understand Church teaching on the dignity of the person and medical ethics of “gender-affirming care” and the meaning of true accompaniment for vulnerable persons and help for those who are suffering. Finally, receive activities, lesson ideas, and practical tools to help guide you in navigating this difficult issue with your students.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Defining the Human Person Through Images
Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person.

9:45-10:30am

A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture
This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview.

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:45am

God's Plan for Man
Teachers will engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian Anthropology.

11:45am-Noon

Walk to Cathedral for Mass

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:15pm

Scientific and Medical Considerations
This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”.

2:15-2:20pm

Break

2:20-2:50pm

A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents
Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy, Charleston, Spring 2024
2024-03-01 08:00 - 14:30 | Cardinal Newman High School, 2945 Alpine Rd, Columbia, SC, 29223, United States
Workshop Overview

Join our Workshop staff for a one-day program in the Diocese of Charleston. Explore the limitless 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 and through Jesus Christ.

This Workshop blends scholar presentations with interactive pedagogical sessions, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected college professor, as well as explore and simulate practical teaching strategies with ready-to-use classroom materials. Share best practices with your fellow teachers and catechists, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and engage in both formal and informal discussions as we honor you in your vocation.

Registration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Charleston. Please reach out to your principal or the Diocese in order to register.

Schedule

8:00-8:30am

Optional Mass

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Sacred Art and Salvation History
Explore the Story of Salvation History through various images.

9:45-10:30am

The Story of Salvation Part 1
Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz, followed by Q & A

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

God Keeps His Promises
Engage in interactive activities that will help your students understand the various covenants God has entered into with His people throughout Salvation History.

11:30am-12:15pm

Meditation and Divine Mercy Chaplet

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

The Story of Salvation Part 2
Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz, followed by Q & A

1:45-2:20pm

The Saints and Mercy
Explore the lives of the Saints and how my imitating them we can help our students live out their roles in the story of Salvation.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist, Denver, Spring 2024
2024-02-16 08:30 - 14:30 | Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2200 S Harrison St, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Workshop Overview

Join our Workshop staff a for a one-day program on what the Catechism refers to as the “source and summit” of our Faith. Explore how the Eucharist is truly a Sacrament of love and how you can lead your students to receive greater spiritual fruit from Communion. You’ll learn the Old Testament roots of the Eucharist, as well as how their fulfillment is found in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

This 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.

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Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Sacred Art, Pop Culture, and Catechesis
Spend time reflecting on pop culture references and sacred art images and how you can use them to engage your students in the teaching of various truths of our Faith.

9:45-10:30am

The Eucharist: Source and Summit of our Life
Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions
Spend time in front of the blessed Sacrament participating in guided prayer along with time for silence and an opportunity to go to confession.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

O Wondrous Mystery
Enjoy the second talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A

1:45-2:20pm

The Eucharist and the Passover
Spend time reflecting on the connections between the Passover and the Eucharist. Partake in hands-on activities that will help your students come to a deeper understanding of the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel, Charleston, Spring 2024
2024-01-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 195 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin, SC, 29036, United States
Workshop Overview

Catechists and Catechetical Leaders are invited to join us for a Workshop in the Diocese of Charleston, SC. Explore 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 basic 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.

This 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.

Registration for this Workshop is being handled by the Diocese of Charleston.

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Schedule

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

The Jesus Elevator Pitch
How well do we know the basic Gospel message? Could we share all the essential details with a complete stranger? Spend time exploring the essential elements of sharing the basic Gospel message with our students and others.

10:15-11:00am

Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1
Enjoy the first talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15am-12:00pm

Parables of the Kingdom
Spend time engaging in interactive activities that will help your students understand the essential elements of Jesus' message as told through Parables.

12:00-12:30pm

Scriptural Meditation

12:30-1:15pm

Lunch

1:15-2:00pm

Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2
Enjoy the second talk by Sr. Johanna, followed by Q & A

2:00-2:10pm

Break

2:10-2:50pm

Apples to Kerygma
Spend time collaborating with colleagues by discussing ways to ensure every doctrine taught relates back to the basic Gospel message.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation
