First Session - June 14-17, 2010

Goals:

• Participants will experience an enhanced appreciation of the Catholic nature of the school
• Participants will gain a minimal understanding of the content of the Catholic Faith in all three areas of curriculum instruction.
• As a result of the program, there will be a greater awareness of the Catholic Culture among faculty and staff of each school.

Curriculum

1. Knowledge of the Faith: Scripture, communion with Jesus Christ, great teachings of Christianity, dignity of human person
• Presenter: Edward McCormack, PhD
2. Sacramental Life and Worship
• Presenter: Theresa Koernke, IHM - PhD
3. Moral Life and Catholic Social Teaching
• Presenter: Kevin O’Neil, CSsR - STD

Audience

Elementary and Secondary teachers who desire a deeper understanding of the meaning of Catholic education.

Format

Hybrid Model

• Onsite
• Participants will gather at WTU June 14-17, 2010 for a survey of Knowledge of the Faith; Sacramental Life and Worship; Moral Life
• Online
• Participants will take part in at-home education through semi-monthly presentations and discussions, as professors go more in depth with each topic.
• Onsite
• Participants will return to WTU March 24-26, 2011 for an integrating retreat.

Cost

$1300 including room and board for two onsite programs, entire program and program materials

Washington Theological Union will award a Certificate of Completion to each participant at the end of the program.