BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sophia Teachers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sophiateachers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sophia Teachers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T143000 DTSTAMP:20240206T211230Z CREATED:20240206T170612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T211230Z UID:10001154-1709280000-1709303400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Salvation History: A Story of Love & Mercy\, Charleston\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \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 catechists\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions as we honor you in your vocation.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Charleston. Please reach out to your principal or the Diocese in order to register. \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 8:00-8:30am \n \n \n Optional Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Sacred Art and Salvation History \n Explore the Story of Salvation History through various images. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Story of Salvation Part 1 \n Enjoy the first talk by Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n God Keeps His Promises \n Engage in interactive activities that will help your students understand the various covenants God has entered into with His people throughout Salvation History. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am-12:15pm \n \n \n Meditation and Divine Mercy Chaplet \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n The Story of Salvation Part 2 \n Enjoy the second talk by Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The Saints and Mercy \n 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. \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-charleston-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Cardinal Newman High School\, 2945 Alpine Rd\, Columbia\, SC\, 29223\, 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:20240301T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T150000 DTSTAMP:20240212T171245Z CREATED:20231215T201106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T171245Z UID:10001125-1709281800-1709305200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges\, Grand Rapids\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeachers 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. \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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Defining the Human Person Through Images \n Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture \n This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:45am \n \n \n God's Plan for Man \n Teachers will engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian Anthropology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45am-Noon \n \n \n Walk to Cathedral for Mass \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 Scientific and Medical Considerations \n This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:20pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:50pm \n \n \n A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents \n Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:50-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/christian-anthropology-responding-to-modern-challenges-grand-rapids-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Cathedral Square Center\, 360 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Christian Anthropology: Addressing Modern Challenges ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T150000 DTSTAMP:20240216T173048Z CREATED:20231215T203736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T173048Z UID:10001127-1709803800-1709823600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges\, Charlotte\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatechetical 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. \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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Charlotte. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:00am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:30am \n \n \n Check-In and Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:40-10:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:15am \n \n \n Defining the Human Person Through Images \n Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15am-Noon \n \n \n A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture \n This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45-1:15pm \n \n \n Scientific and Medical Considerations \n This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-2:00pm \n \n \n The Superpowers of Men and Women \n Use a popular Pixar movie to teach students about Christian anthropology and the gift of our identity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00-2:15pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:50pm \n \n \n A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:50-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/christian-anthropology-responding-to-modern-challenges-charlotte-spring2024/ LOCATION:Hickory Catholic Conference Center\, 1551 Trinity Ln\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Christian Anthropology: Addressing Modern Challenges ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000 DTSTAMP:20240208T174305Z CREATED:20231215T204847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T174305Z UID:10001128-1709805600-1709827200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges\, Buffalo\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatechetical 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. \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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:30am \n \n \n Check-In and Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:15am \n \n \n Defining the Human Person Through Images \n Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15am-12:00pm \n \n \n A Clash of Anthropologies: Responding to the Current Culture \n This session will explore the current secular cultural view and contrast it with the Catholic worldview. \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 1:30-2:00pm \n \n \n God's Plan for Man \n Teachers will engage in hands-on interactive activities that will help their students have a firmer grasp on Christian Anthropology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-3:00pm \n \n \n Scientific and Medical Considerations \n This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00-3:15pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:15-3:50pm \n \n \n A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents \n Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:50-4:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/christian-anthropology-responding-to-modern-challenge-buffalo-spring2024/ LOCATION:Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Center\, 795 Main St\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Christian Anthropology: Addressing Modern Challenges ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T143000 DTSTAMP:20240208T182303Z CREATED:20231215T210553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T182303Z UID:10001129-1710577800-1710599400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body\, St. Petersburg\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatholic 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. \n\n\n\nYou’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. \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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Making Visible the Invisible \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n Male and Female He Created Them \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am-12:15pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n The Redemption of the Body \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery \n Spend time examining various pieces of art that depict the beauty of creation and the human person. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/created-in-his-image-exploring-the-theology-of-the-body-st-petersburg-spring2024/ LOCATION:Bethany Center\, 18150 Bethany Ctr Dr\, Lutz\, FL\, 33558\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Made In His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000 DTSTAMP:20240308T142017Z CREATED:20230914T150732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T142017Z UID:10000758-1711009800-1711033200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Christian Anthropology: Responding to Modern Challenges\, Arlington\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeachers 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. \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 with your fellow teachers\, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch\, and engage in both formal and informal discussions. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:30-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:15am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:45am \n \n \n Defining the Human Person Through Images \n Examine sacred art and other images to discuss how Christian anthropology and gender ideology define the human person. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:45am \n \n \n Theological Considerations: A Basic Overview of Theology of the Body \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-10:55am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:55-11:30am \n \n \n Scientific and Medical Considerations \n This session will explore the science behind biological sex and medical consequences of surgical procedures performed on those seeking to “transition”. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am-12:15pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:50pm \n \n \n The Super Powers of Men and Women \n Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students deepen their understanding of Christian Anthropology. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50-2:00pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00-2:45pm \n \n \n A Pastoral Response: Practical tips on Accompanying Students and Parents \n Learn what the Church truly means by accompaniment and receive practical strategies to help guide students and parents who are hurting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:45-3:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/christian-anthropology-responding-to-modern-challenges-arlington-spring2024/ LOCATION:St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church\, 5222 Sideburn Rd.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22032\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Christian Anthropology: Addressing Modern Challenges ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR