Catechetical Workshop

In His Image, October 3rd

October 03, 2019
8:30 am - 2:30 pm The Distillery
Green Bay, WI • Directions

Sophia Institute for Teachers is excited to be part of this Hebrews 10:25 event!

"Let us make man in our image.." What does it mean to be made in the Image and Likeness of God? What does it mean to be created Male and Female? How do we help our students understand these profound realities so that they truly impact the way they live? Join our Workshop staff for a FREE one-day program on helping students see the beauty of these realities through the lens of St. Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. 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 catechists and DRE's, enjoy catered breakfast and lunch, and both formal and informal discussions.

Schedule

8:30-9:00am

Breakfast and Check-In

9:00-9:15am

Program Introduction

9:15-9:45am

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Art Gallery

Spend time examining various pieces of art that depict the beauty of creation and the human person.

9:45-10:30am

In The Divine Image He Created Them

Enjoy the first of two presentations by Dr. Michel Therrien, followed by Q & A

10:30-10:45am

Break

10:45-11:30am

Created Out of Love

Spend time engaging in interactive activities that will help students understand what it truly means to be created in God's image.

11:30am-12:15pm

Holy Mass

12:15-1:00pm

Lunch

1:00-1:45pm

Male and Female He Created Them

Enjoy the second presentation by Dr. Michel Therrien, followed by Q & A

1:45-2:20pm

God's Love Revealed in Our Bodies

Spend time engaging in hands-on activities that will help students understand what it means to be male and female.

2:20-2:30pm

Additional Resources, Evaluation

Join us, and you'll receive…

Catechetical Formation

Engaging sessions by a catechetical scholar provide background knowledge so you can confidently engage students with our Faith.

Spriritual Formation

You'll explore your vocation as a teacher, coming to see your calling as a witness to Christ in the classroom.

Practical Application

A veteran teacher follows each scholarly presentation with research-based teaching strategies, giving you immediate ways to apply this knowledge in the classroom.

Ready-to-Use Materials

Receive a free, classroom-tested teacher's guide featuring 10-12 lessons with classroom activities and sacred art.

Presenters

Jose Gonzalez joined the team at Sophia Institute for Teachers after more than 10 years as a high school teacher at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Wichita, Kansas. In addition to teaching, he has also worked as a youth minister and a coordinator of Totus Tuus in the Archdiocese of Denver. Jose is also an experienced speaker and presenter whose experiences include youth and Confirmation gatherings, RCIA classes, and adult faith formation. Jose has a BA in theology with a concentration in religious education from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and an MA in evangelization and catechesis from the Augustine Institute. Jose and his wife, Mary Beth, have two daughters and a son.

Dr. Michel Therrien is the President of the Institute for Pastoral Leadership at the Diocese of Pittsburgh and a visiting professor at the Augustine Institute. Michel taught at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania for seven years, serving as academic dean from 2008 to 2012. His prior work experience includes teaching high school religion, and serving as a DRE, a youth minister, and an RCIA leader for various parishes. He holds a BA in theology from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, an MA in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville, a licentiate in sacred theology from the International Theological Institute in Gaming, Austria, and a doctorate in fundamental moral theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.