BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sophia Teachers - ECPv6.17.5//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/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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T143000 DTSTAMP:20260728T210957Z CREATED:20260326T190358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T210957Z UID:10001257-1785918600-1785940200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Essentials of Belief: Exploring the Creed\, Dallas\, Fall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the 12 articles of the Creed and how you can help your students come to understand the most fundamental convictions we have about God\, the world\, and humanity. You’ll also spend time reflecting on key Catholic doctrines such as the Trinity\, the Incarnation\, the Paschal Mystery\, the Church\, the four last things\, and more. \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 Dallas 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 8:30-9:00am \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 The Trinity \n Explore art that will help lead your students to a deeper understanding of God as Father\, Son\, and Holy Spirit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n The Articles of Faith: Signposts to the Ineffable Mystery of Divine Love \n Enjoy the first presentation by Dr. Matthew Ramage\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30-11:15am \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:15-12:00pm \n \n \n Reasons to Believe: The Divinity of Jesus \n Guide your students toward a deeper appreciation of the Father’s saving plan by helping them grow in their understanding of the Incarnation and divinity of Jesus Christ. \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 Virtue of Faith: What It Means to Profess the Ancient Creed in a Modern Age \n Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Matthew Ramage\, followed by Q & A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:30-1:40pm \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:40-2:20pm \n \n \n The Bride of Christ: Understanding the Mystery of the Church \n Help your students discover the beauty and mystery of the Church as the Bride of Christ by reflecting on her four marks—one\, holy\, catholic\, and apostolic—so they grow in confidence\, belonging\, and love for her. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/essentials-of-belief-exploring-the-creed-dallas-fall-2026/ LOCATION:St. Philip & St. Augustine School\, 8151 Military Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75227\, 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/New_York:20250804T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T143000 DTSTAMP:20250723T190916Z CREATED:20250415T195654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T190916Z UID:10001222-1754296200-1754317800@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Behold Your Mother\, Diocese of Dallas\, Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the core Catholic teachings about Our Lady and how you can help your students see how a devotion to Mary can help them grow in holiness. You’ll also examine images and titles of Mary\, explore the four Marian Dogmas\, and spend time reflecting on Our Lady’s role in Salvation History. \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 Dallas teachers. \n\n\n\nThis event is only open to specific schools who have chosen to participate. If you are interested in joining us please email jgonzalez@sophiateachers.org and we will see if we can make space for you. \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 Scriptural and Sacred Art Rosary \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Hail Mary\, Full of Grace \n Enjoy the first presentation by Sr. Johanna Paruch\, 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 Mary\, Our Mother \n Engage in activities that will help your students understand how and why Mary is our Mother. \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 My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord \n Enjoy the second presentation by Sr. Johanna Paruch\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Behold Your Mother Art Gallery \n Spend time exploring & reflecting on various images of Our Lady. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/behold-your-mother-diocese-of-dallas-fall-2025/ LOCATION:St. Philip & St. Augustine School\, 8151 Military Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75227\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Behold Your Mother ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T143000 DTSTAMP:20240802T105829Z CREATED:20240322T165021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T105829Z UID:10001164-1723019400-1723041000@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Prayer: A Conversation with God\, Diocese of Dallas\, Fall 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore 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. \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 Dallas teachers. \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 9:15-10:00am \n \n \n Prayer: A Surge of the Heart \n Enjoy the first presentation by Joan Watson\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00-10:15am \n \n \n Break \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15-11:00am \n \n \n Speak Lord\, Your Servant Is Listening \n Experience guided meditations\, and receive tips for sharing them with your students. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00-11:45am \n \n \n The Lord's Prayer \n Enjoy the second presentation by Joan Watson\, followed by Q&A. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45am-12:00pm \n \n \n Break/Transition to Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00-12:30pm \n \n \n Holy Mass \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30-1:15pm \n \n \n Lunch \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:15-1:45pm \n \n \n Praying with Music and Sacred Art \n Learn how you can incorporate sacred music and art into your classroom to enhance your students’ prayer lives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Seek and You Will Find; Knock and the Door Will be Opened \n Explore the different types of prayer and learn ways to help your students understand and enter into them as well. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/prayer-a-conversation-with-god-diocese-of-dallas-fall-2024/ LOCATION:St. Philip & St. Augustine School\, 8151 Military Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75227\, 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:20240103T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T143000 DTSTAMP:20231218T150938Z CREATED:20231215T173755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T150938Z UID:10001123-1704270600-1704292200@sophiateachers.org SUMMARY:Exploring Catholic Social Teaching\, Dallas\, Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Workshop staff for a FREE one-day program in the Diocese of Dallas. 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. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also receive a free copy of Exploring Catholic Social Teaching\, a supplemental teacher’s guide packed with fully-developed lesson plans and activities that will help you engage your students with 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 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 \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 Who is My Neighbor \n Spend time engaging in activities that reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan and what the parable can teach our students about Catholic Social Teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9:45-10:30am \n \n \n Getting Social About Catholic Social Teachings – History\, Purpose\, and General Overview of Catholic Social Teachings \n Enjoy the first talk 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 We Are Our Brother's Keeper: Solidarity \n Engage in interactive activities that will help your students understand the Catholic Social Teaching principle of solidarity. \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 Catholic Social Teachings – 7 Pillars to Building the Kingdom of God \n Enjoy the second talk by Deacon Anthony\, followed by Q & A \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45-2:20pm \n \n \n Giving Others Their Due: Understanding Justice \n Explore primary sources and engage in hands-on activities using those sources to help your students come to a greater understanding of the Church's social teaching. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:20-2:30pm \n \n \n Additional Resources\, Evaluation URL:https://sophiateachers.org/event/exploring-catholic-social-teaching-dallas-spring2024/ LOCATION:St. Philip & St. Augustine School\, 8151 Military Pkwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75227\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops,Exploring Catholic Social Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="SIFT Admin":MAILTO:sift@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR