BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sophia Teachers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sophiateachers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sophia Teachers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T124500 DTSTAMP:20260108T194105Z CREATED:20251216T172655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T194105Z UID:10001254-1770192000-1770295500@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Diocese of Fresno Principal's Retreat\, February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to spend two days with Principals in the Diocese of Fresno diving into the themes found in the book: Remain in Me and I in You: Relating to God as a Person\, Not an Idea by Father Wayne Sattler. We will explore and reflect on knowing God\, loving God\, and serving God. \n\n\n\nThis retreat blends presentations with interactive sessions\, giving you a chance to explore content from the best-selling book as well as spend time in prayer\, reflection and small group discussion. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 4th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-9:00am \n \n \n Optional Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-9:30am \n \n \n Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:00am \n \n \n Morning Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n Is God an Idea or a Person? \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the first theme of the book "Remain in Me". \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30am \n \n \n Lectio Divina and Small Group Discussion \n Pray with a passage from one of the Gospels and reflect with your colleagues on the themes from the first presentation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:00pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n Knowing God \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the second theme in the book. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:30pm \n \n \n Coming to Know God Through Beauty \n Pray with and reflect on a variety of sacred art images and discuss your observations and reflections with your colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30-3:00pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00-4:00pm \n \n \n Loving God \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the third theme in the book. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:00-5:00pm \n \n \n Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:00-6:00pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00-7:00pm \n \n \n Dinner \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00pm \n \n \n Social Gathering/Free Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, February 5th \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:15am \n \n \n Morning Prayer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:15-9:00am \n \n \n Breakfast \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:00-10:00am \n \n \n Serving God \n Enjoy a presentation reflecting on the final theme in the book. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:45am \n \n \n Small Group Discussion and Reflection \n Gather in small groups to pray and share concluding reflections on the themes explored. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:00am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30am \n \n \n Personal Prayer Time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:00pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:45pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:45pm \n \n \n Dismissal URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/diocese-of-fresno-principals-retreat-february-2026/ LOCATION:St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center\, 43816 Sierra Dr\, Three Rivers\, CA\, 93271\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260128T192248Z CREATED:20250929T193739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T192248Z UID:10001244-1770193800-1770215400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Five Marks of a Catholic School: Archdiocese of Chicago Principals Retreat\, February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArchdiocese of Chicago Principals are invited to join us for a day of prayer\, reflection\, and formation. Explore The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools\, the essential Vatican document that articulates the Church’s vision for the identity\, mission\, and educational mandate of Catholic schools. Contemplate themes such as the spiritual leadership of the principal\, the harmony of faith and culture\, and the sacred partnership between parents and the Church. Through guided reflection and shared conversation\, participants will rediscover the deeper purpose of their vocation. Leave renewed in spirit and equipped with practical ways to form students in truth\, virtue\, and a living relationship with Christ. \n\n\n\nThis retreat 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\, your teachers\, and students grow in the spiritual life. Share best practices and enjoy catered breakfast and lunch with your fellow Archdiocese of Chicago principals. \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 Explore\, Encounter\, Grow\, & Go Scripture Reflection \n Reflect on your own journey of discipleship by examining and praying with a story from the Gospels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School\, Part 1 \n Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Daryl Hagan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-10:45am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:45-11:30am \n \n \n Returning to the Heart of the Matter: The 5 Marks and the Kerygma \n Identify the key elements of the Gospel message and how to clearly communicate them to your staff and\, in age-appropriate ways\, to your students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30-12:15pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:15-1:00pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00-1:45pm \n \n \n The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic School\, Part 2 \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Daryl Hagan\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Self-Assessment and Collaboration \n Identify which of the five marks your school embodies most strongly\, and which represents your greatest area for growth. After sharing these reflections in a small group\, discuss concrete strategies for supporting one another and strengthening these marks across your school communities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/archdiocese-of-chicago-principals-retreat-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Catholic Theological Union\, 5416 S Cornell Ave.\, Chicago\, 60615\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T142000 DTSTAMP:20251030T165749Z CREATED:20250930T173146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T165749Z UID:10001247-1771229700-1771251600@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering the Person of Jesus\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, February 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Explore what the Gospels and Divine Revelation teach us about who Jesus is and how to help your students understand why God became man. You’ll also learn how to lead your students to a deeper encounter with Jesus through art\, as well as how you can imitate Christ’s pedagogy in your classroom. \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 collaboration your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha Teachers. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by your principal. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:15-9:00am \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 Encountering Jesus through Sacred Art \n Begin the day by examining and reflecting on who Jesus is through a variety of sacred art images that invite contemplation and personal connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Who Do You Say That I Am? \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sister Johanna\, 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 Fully God and Fully Man \n Participate in engaging activities designed to help your students understand the two natures of Christ—Divine and human—with clarity and reverence. \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 Word Made Flesh \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sister Johanna\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:10pm \n \n \n Teaching as Jesus Taught \n Reflect on the pedagogy of Jesus—the Master Teacher—and explore how His methods can inspire and shape our own approach to teaching in the classroom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:10-2:20pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-the-person-of-jesus-omaha-february-2026/ LOCATION:St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School\, 14330 Eagle Run Dr.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68164\, United States CATEGORIES:tEncountering the Person of Jesus,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260211T140138Z CREATED:20250930T174206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T140138Z UID:10001248-1772006400-1772028000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life\, Diocese of Arlington\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how the Beatitudes reveal the deepest meaning of God’s law and offer a compelling vision of the moral life. In this Workshop\, you’ll gain insights and practical strategies for helping your students understand that Catholicism is not merely about following rules\, but about living in the freedom of virtue and truth. Together\, we’ll explore ways to make morality meaningful and relevant\, while reflecting on key themes such as freedom\, virtue\, sin\, conscience\, and the Beatitudes. \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 Diocese of Arlington Teachers \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 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 Beauty as a Sign of the Moral Life. \n Examine and reflect on a variety of sacred art images and explore how these images point to what we believe about the human person and how we are called to live. \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 Beatitudes and the Moral Life \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Michel Therrien\, 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 11:00-12:00pm \n \n \n Feelings\, Passions\, and the Beatitudes \n Participate in hands-on activities that will help your students come to a deeper understanding of the role our feelings play in the moral life and their connection to the Beatitudes through examples that will help them see the relevance to their lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:30pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:15pm \n \n \n The Moral Life and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Michel Therrien\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-1:50pm \n \n \n “Dinner Party” with the Saints \n Participate in an interactive activity to introduce your students to the saints in a whole new way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:50-2:00pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/the-beatitudes-and-the-moral-life-diocese-of-arlington-spring-2026/ LOCATION:St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church\, 5222 Sideburn Rd.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22032\, United States CATEGORIES:The Beatitudes and the Moral Life,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR