Description of How We Are Catholic II
How Are We Catholic II
…a second conference for educators interested in the way in which Sacred Heart spirituality reflects the core beliefs of the Catholic Church
Schools of the Sacred Heart-San Francisco
Stuart High School
March 14th-March 16th, 2013
Thursday, March 14th, 2013-----Atherton
Greeting from Barbara Dawson, RSCJ
Presentation by Clare Pratt, RSCJ
Friday, March 15th, 2013---San Francisco
Morning Keynote: Bishop Richard Garcia of Monterey, CA
What is the role of the religion/theology program in U.S. Catholic schools today from the perspective of a Bishop? How has its role changed in the last decade,and how might it continue to evolve? Bishop Garcia will also address the role of women in the contemporary Church.
Follow-up Question Session
Small Group Discussion
Full Group Processing
Afternoon Keynote: Jim Bretzke, SJ, Boston College
The contemporary Catholic school religion/theology teacher: committed to a personal faith journey within the Church, committed to students in a changing world.
Follow-up Question Session
Small Group Discussion
Full Group Processing
Saturday, March 16th, 2013
Prayer
Affinity Group Discussions: Curriculum Guidelines (U.S.Conference of Bishops Guidelines for Secondary Schools) and K-8 Topics of Interest
Ecumenical Initiatives(Presentation and Panel)Visits to Ecumenical Sites
Closing Liturgy