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Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel, Archdiocese of Omaha, November 13, 2026
2026-11-13 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Wenceslaus School, 15353 Pacific St, Omaha, NE, 68154, 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 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.

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, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and engage in both formal and informal discussions with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers.

Registration for this day is being handled by your principal.

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

The Jesus Elevator Pitch
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.

10:30-11:15am

Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Joan Watson, Followed by Q & A

11:15-11:30am

Break

11:30-12:15pm

Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by Joan Watson, followed by Q & A.

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Parables of the Kingdom
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.

1:45-2:20pm

Apples to Kerygma
Discover ways to ensure every doctrine taught relates back to the core Gospel message.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Rooting Our Catechesis in the Gospel, Archdiocese of Omaha, November 23, 2026
2026-11-23 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Bernadette School, 7600 S 42nd St, Bellevue, 68147, 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 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.

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, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and engage in both formal and informal discussions with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers.

Registration for this day is being handled by your principal.

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

The Jesus Elevator Pitch
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.

10:30-11:15am

Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Michael Gormley, Followed by Q & A

11:15-11:30am

Break

11:30-12:15pm

Returning to the Heart of the Matter: Kerygmatic Catechesis Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by Michael Gormley, followed by Q & A.

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Parables of the Kingdom
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.

1:45-2:20pm

Apples to Kerygma
Discover ways to ensure every doctrine taught relates back to the core Gospel message.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Catholic Classroom Discipline, Omaha, January 2027
2027-01-05 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Holy Trinity Catholic School, 502 S. Broadway, Hartington, 68739, United States
Workshop Overview

The 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.

This 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 Omaha teachers.

Registraion for this event is being handled by your principal.

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

Enlightening the Mind, Ennobling the Heart: Stories of St. John Bosco
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.

10:30-11:15am

The Preventive System of St. John Bosco Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony, followed by Q & A.

11:15-11:30am

Break

11:30-12:15pm

From Story to Action: Real-Life Scenarios
Explore real-life scenarios and collaborate in small groups to uncover practical solutions that apply the wisdom of St. John Bosco in meaningful ways.

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

The Preventive System of St. John Bosco Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by a Deacon Anthony, followed by Q & A.

1:45-2:20pm

Forming the Classroom: Discipline in the Spirit of St. John Bosco
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.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy, Omaha, January 2027
2027-01-18 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School, 14330 Eagle Run Dr., Omaha, NE, 68164, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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.

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.

Registration for this event is being handled by your principal.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Holy Mass

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

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

10:15-11:00am

The Story of Salvation: Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Daniel Garland, followed by Q & A.

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15-12:00pm

God Keeps His Promises
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.

12:00-12:45pm

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

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

1:30-2:20pm

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, Wilmington, Spring 2027
2027-02-09 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph on the Brandywine Parish, 10 Old Church Road, Wilmington, DE, 19807, 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 can 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 Wilmington 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

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.

10:15-11:00am

Liviing Liturgically
Enjoy the first presentation by a respected Catholic speaker, followed by Q&A.

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15-12:00pm

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

12:05-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:15pm

Feasting and Fasting with the Church
Enjoy the second presentation by a respected Catholic speaker, followed by Q&A.

2:15-2:50pm

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

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Prayer: A Conversation with God, Archdiocese of Omaha, February 2027
2027-02-12 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Philip Neri School, 8202 N 31st Street, Omaha, NE, 68112, 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 teachers.

Registration for this event is being handled by your Principal.

Schedule

8:30-9:15am

Holy Mass

9:15-9:45am

Check-in and Breakfast

9:45-10:00am

Program Introduction

10:00-10:30am

Praying with Music and Sacred Art
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.

10:30-11:15am

Prayer: A Surge of the Heart
Enjoy the first presentation by a respected Catholic speaker, followed by Q & A.

11:15-11:30am

Break

11:30-12:15pm

Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening
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.

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

The Lord's Prayer
Enjoy the second presentation by a respected Catholic speaker, followed by Q & A.

1:45-2:20pm

Seek and You Will Find; Knock and the Door Will be Opened
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.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body, Archdiocese of Omaha, February 2027
2027-02-15 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Gross Catholic High School, 7700 S 43rd St, Bellevue, NE, 68147, 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.

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 collaboration with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha teachers.

Registration for this event is being handled by your principal.

Schedule

8:00-8:45am

Holy Mass

8:45-9:15am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:15-9:30am

Program Introduction

9:30-10:15am

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 Teens
Enjoy the first of two presentations by Monica Ashour, Followed by Q & A

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15-12:00pm

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

Lunch

12:45-1:30pm

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

1:30-2:15pm

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

2:15-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Catholic Classroom Discipline, Arlington, Spring 2027
2027-02-26 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, VA, 22032, United States
Workshop Overview

The 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.

This 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.

Log In or Register

Schedule

8:00-8:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

8:30-8:45am

Program Introduction

8:45-9:15am

Enlightening the Mind, Ennobling the Heart: Stories of St. John Bosco
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.

9:15-10:00am

Holy Mass

10:00-10:45am

The Preventive System of St. John Bosco Part 1
Enjoy the first presentation by a respected Catholic Speaker, followed by Q & A.

10:45-11:00am

Break

11:00-11:45am

From Story to Action: Real-Life Scenarios
Explore real-life scenarios and collaborate in small groups to uncover practical solutions that apply the wisdom of St. John Bosco in meaningful ways.

11:45-12:30pm

Lunch

12:30-1:15pm

The Preventive System of St. John Bosco Part 2
Enjoy the second presentation by a respected Catholic Speaker, followed by Q & A.

1:15-1:50pm

Forming the Classroom: Discipline in the Spirit of St. John Bosco
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.

1:50-2:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Exploring Catholic Social Teaching, San Diego, Spring 2027
2027-03-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Our Mother of Confidence, 3131 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92122, United States
Workshop Overview

Explore 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.

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 engage in both formal and informal discussions as we honor you in your vocation.

Schedule

9:00-9:30am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:30-9:45am

Program Introduction

9:45-10:15am

Who Is My Neighbor?
Enter into the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover its enduring call to love, mercy, and responsibility.

10:15-11:00am

Catholic Social Teaching 101: Charity in Truth, Truth in Charity.
Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Michel Therrien, followed by Q & A

11:00-11:15am

Break

11:15-12:00pm

We Are Our Brother's Keeper: Solidarity
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.

12:00-12:45pm

Holy Mass

12:45-1:30pm

Lunch

1:30-2:15pm

For the Good of Man and the World: The Church’s Vision of an Integral Ecology
Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Michel Therrien, followed by Q & A

2:15-2:50pm

The Saints and Catholic Social Teaching
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.

2:50-3:00pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation
