Religious Education Symposium 2020

May 28, 2020

This event is free of charge and sponsored by our Catholic Schools Office.

Join us to explore the new religion standards, encounter ways to teach the Catholic faith and engage (digitally) with colleagues.

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We're going virtual!

Check back here on May 18 for on-demand recordings of the following sessions:

New PK – 8 Religion Standards Rollout – Vickie Kauffold
Accompanying Children and Parents in the Faith Journey – Deacon Matt Halbach, PhD – Sadlier
In School with Jesus –(K – 5 Bible Study) – Cheryl Drozd
Pastoral Guidance on Gender Issues – Craig Dyke
Teaching the Faith in All Subject Areas – Dr. Ron Fussell
Understanding Theology of the Body – Laura Strietmann – Ruah Woods

On May 28, there will be live virtual sessions for you to participate in Q & A sessions with the speakers of four of the six pre-recorded topics. It is strongly encouraged that you listen to the pre-recordings before joining in the live Q & A sessions.

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What will the day look like?

This is a time for religion teachers to unpack and discuss the new standards. Experts will present on some of the most promising methods, models and directions for bringing children, youth and families to committed discipleship and ever greater intimacy with Christ.

8:30 am – Prayer and Welcome message by Archbishop Lucas
9:30 am – Q &A about the Standards Rollout – Vickie Kauffold
10:30 am - Q &A about Accompanying Children and Parents in the Faith Journey – Deacon Matt Halbach, PhD
11:30 a.m. – “Meet Me In The Chat Room” – Sharing Session
12:30 p.m. - Q & A about In School with Jesus –(K – 5 Bible Study) – Cheryl Drozd
1:30 pm - Q &A about Pastoral Guidance on Gender Issues – Craig Dyke
2:30 p.m. – “Meet Me In The Chat Room” – Sharing Session #2

Note: “Meet in the Chat Room” sharing sessions are for teachers to share ideas, collaborate, network and just talk with one another for a bit.

If you have already registered earlier in the year, please register again so that you can get the Zoom links to join the sessions.

Who should come?

This symposium is geared toward all religion teachers in the archdiocese as well as having relevant content for leaders in catechetical ministries (DREs, clergy, youth/campus ministers).

Sign up online or contact Assistant Superintendent Vickie Kauffold with questions: 402-557-5600/ vkkauffold@archomaha.org

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