BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.16.5//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/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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260227T172451Z CREATED:20250718T161639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T172451Z UID:10001235-1773217800-1773239400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Eucharistic Evangelization\, Manchester\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy 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. \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 Manchester teachers and catechists. \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 Source and Summit: The Eucharist\, Tantum Ergo\, and St. Pier Giorgio Frasatti \n Discover new insights about the beauty and gift of the Eucharist by examining the words of a Eucharistic Hymn and the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frasatti. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Eucharist as the Source of Evangelization \n Enjoy the first presentation by Michael Gormely\, 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 Eucharistic Adoration \n Participate in a time of prayerful reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament. \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 Eucharist as the Means of Evangelization \n Enjoy the second presentation by Michael Gormley\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The New Covenant Sacrifice \n Spend time engaging in activities that will help your students see Jesus more clearly in the liturgy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/eucharistic-evangelization-manchester-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Bedford Village Inn\, 2 Olde Bedford Way\, Bedford\, NH\, 03110\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Living Sacramentally and Liturgically ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T143000 DTSTAMP:20260202T155844Z CREATED:20250930T181813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T155844Z UID:10001251-1773649800-1773671400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Created in His Image: Exploring the Theology of the Body\, Archdiocese of Omaha\, March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore 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. \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 with your fellow Archdiocese of Omaha teachers. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:00-8:45am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8:45-9:15am \n \n \n Breakfast and Check-In \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:15-9:30am \n \n \n Program Introduction \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:30-10:15am \n \n \n Making Visible the Invisible \n Engage in hands-on activities that will help your students see the spiritual realities communicated by material creation\, including our bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Teaching Theology of the Body to Teens \n Enjoy the first of two presentations by Monica Ashour\, 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 Male and Female He Created Them \n 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 \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 Theology of the Body: Responding to Modern Challenges \n Enjoy the second presentation by Monica Ashour\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-2:15pm \n \n \n Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery \n Learn how you can use works of art depicting the beauty of creation and the human person to enhance your teaching \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:15-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/created-in-his-image-exploring-the-theology-of-the-body-archdiocese-of-omaha-march-2025/ LOCATION:Gross Catholic High School\, 7700 S 43rd St\, Bellevue\, NE\, 68147\, 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:20260321T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T143000 DTSTAMP:20260313T151306Z CREATED:20251030T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T151306Z UID:10001253-1774081800-1774103400@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Encountering God's Love in the Sacraments\, Diocese of Allentown\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore 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\, Eucharist\, and Reconciliation\, as well as how to engage students using sacred art. \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 breakfast and lunch with your fellow Diocese of Allentown catechists. \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 8:30-9:00am \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\, Pop Culture\, and Catechesis \n From Leonardo to Luke Skywalker\, you’ll learn ways to bring classical art and modern entertainment together to teach your students about the sacraments \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Encountering God in the Sacraments \n Enjoy the first presentation by Fr. Thomas Dailey\, 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 The Eucharist and the Passover \n Lead your students to discover how typology reveals profound connections between the Old and New Testaments\, and leads to deeper understanding of the Real Prescence. \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 Sacraments and Discipleship \n Enjoy the second presentation by Fr. Thomas Dailey\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The Healing Power and Mercy of God: Reconciliation \n Explore the parable of the Prodigal Son and the importance of relationship over rules\, helping deepen your students’ desire for friendship with God through the Sacrament of Penance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/encountering-gods-love-in-the-sacraments-diocese-of-allentown-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Siena\, 1825 W Turner Street\, Allentown\, PA\, 18104\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T143000 DTSTAMP:20260326T203721Z CREATED:20250930T183951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203721Z UID:10001252-1774686600-1774708200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Putting on the Armor of God: Confirmation\, Diocese of Salina\, Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the effects and fruits of the Sacrament of Confirmation how you can lead your students to proclaim the Gospel like the Apostles. You’ll also learn how to help your students see the true meaning of this Sacrament\, and why it is so much more than a Catholic graduation or a public acceptance of the Catholic Faith. \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 Salina teachers and catechists. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is being handled by the Diocese of Salina. \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 Teaching Confirmation with Sacred Art and Media \n Engage your visual and auditory learners with this Sacrament using everything from beautiful oil paintings to whiteboard. animation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Becoming Equipped for Mission: Confirmation \n Enjoy the first presentation by Deacon Anthony\, 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 Symbols of the Holy Spirit \n Lead your students to encounter the third Person of the Blessed Trinity by exploring His many symbols. \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 Fortitude and Public Witness \n Enjoy the second presentation by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n The Celebration and Fruits of Confirmation \n Help your students understand why Confirmation is not a “Catholic graduation\,” but rather a way God gives us the grace we need to spread and defend the Faith. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/putting-on-the-armor-of-god-confirmation-diocese-of-salina-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Cathedral\, 118 N. Ninth Street\, Salina\, 67401\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Source and Summit: The Holy Eucharist ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR