BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260724T155214Z CREATED:20260724T152104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T155214Z UID:10001285-1800261000-1800282600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy\, Omaha\, January 2027 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the limitlessness of God’s mercy throughout Salvation History and how you can help your students integrate the corporal and spiritual works of mercy into their lives. You’ll learn how God’s mercy is revealed in His covenants and how they are ultimately fulfilled in and through Jesus Christ. \n\n\n\nThis Workshop blends scholar presentations with interactive pedagogical sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content with a respected scholar\, as well as explore and simulate practical teaching strategies with ready-to-use classroom materials. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your principal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-9:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:15am \n \n \n Sacred Art and Salvation History \n Explore the story of Salvation History through various images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n The Story of Salvation: Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Daniel Garland\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:15am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-12:00pm \n \n \n God Keeps His Promises \n Dive into activities designed to bring the covenants of Salvation History to life\, helping your students grasp how God has faithfully entered into relationship with His people across time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:30pm \n \n \n The Story of Salvation Part 2 \n Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Daniel Garland\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:20pm \n \n \n The Saints and Mercy \n Explore the lives of the saints and how\, by imitating them\, we can help our students live out their roles in the story of salvation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/salvation-history-a-story-of-love-mercy-omaha-january-2027/ LOCATION:St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School\, 14330 Eagle Run Dr.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Salvation History: A Story of Love and Mercy 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:20260724T155549Z CREATED:20260413T174750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T155549Z 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 Arlington teachers and catechists. \n\n\n \n Join Waiting List\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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270313T150000 DTSTAMP:20260721T215549Z CREATED:20260720T161804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T215549Z UID:10001282-1804928400-1804950000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Exploring Catholic Social Teaching\, San Diego\, Spring 2027 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore in-depth the Church’s social teachings and ways you can help your students learn how they are called to serve God and neighbor. You’ll explore topics such as human dignity\, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy\, just war theory\, the proper role of government\, the different types of justice\, and our call to care for the poor and vulnerable. \n\n\n\nThis 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 engage in both formal and informal discussions as we honor you in your vocation.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-9:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:15am \n \n \n Who Is My Neighbor? \n Enter into the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover its enduring call to love\, mercy\, and responsibility. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Catholic Social Teaching 101: Charity in Truth\, Truth in Charity. \n Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:15am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-12:00pm \n \n \n We Are Our Brother's Keeper: Solidarity \n Deepen your understanding of this principle through guided reflection on video clips and key excerpts from Church documents\, and explore what it means to embrace our responsibility to one another as members of Christ's Body. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n For the Good of Man and the World: The Church’s Vision of an Integral Ecology \n Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:50pm \n \n \n The Saints and Catholic Social Teaching \n Participate in an interactive activity that will immerse you in the lives of the Saints and help your students see Catholic Social Teaching lived out in practical ways. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:50-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/exploring-catholic-social-teaching-san-diego-spring-2027/ LOCATION:Our Mother of Confidence\, 3131 Governor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92122\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Exploring Catholic Social Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR