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Workshop 1 Let Jesus be your Teacher, from a homily for Catholic Schools Week Rev. Patrick R. Schultz WEEK 1 1. Let Jesus Be Your Teacher Objective: Teachers will discuss Jesus as the greatest teacher of humanity Jesus' teaching authority Humanity's desire for freedom and for truth The importance of Catholic schools WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 1 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Pre-Discussion Reflection "When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:" - Matthew 5:1-2 What does Jesus do when he sees crowds following him? Why does he first go up the mountain? Why does he sit with the crowds as he teaches? How has God been a teacher to you? How has he shared his passion for teaching with you? As you facilitate Week 1's discussion, ponder the mystery of God Himself taking on the role of teacher and His desire to share this ministry with you and your colleagues.

Mentors Mentoring is an excellent opportunity for all those feeling called to hold higher positions in our Catholic schools, to test their ability to be the servants of those they have authority over, and lead those they work with to a greater communion with their Creator. Mentors will be practicing Catholics and individuals eager to grow in their Faith while helping others. They serve as facilitators and witnesses of the faith, not as Catechists or as teachers to their peers. Mentors should reflect on the topic beforehand and watch the formation videos in advance of the Catholic formation class. At each formation, the mentors will take roll of all the staff and teachers present to ensure complete participation and recall the ideas discussed the last week. Then, they will lead a reflection or prayer as they introduce the day’s topic. In divided classes, the male and female mentors will lead the separate formations. Before each video the mentors will pass out the worksheets for all to complete during and immediately following the video. Each participant will complete the worksheet and think of something from the video for consideration. The mentor should allow for silence after the video as the group reflects on the topic. After a few minutes, the mentor splits the participants into smaller groups to encourage productive dialogue. This dialogue is imperative to the program's effectiveness. Mentors will ensure all participants have satisfactorily completed the worksheets; then, they will give them back to participants to be uploaded to the TLI. Participation during discussion time and uploading worksheets to the TLI are necessary to earn CPD hours. Discussion Method: As the year progresses and individuals become more practiced in the discussion method, the participants will be more free to contribute and the discussions will greatly improve. The discussions are intended to seek the truth through sparking curiosity and wonder. Disagreements are encouraged, as they can be a valuable means of discovering the truth more fully for all. Tips for facilitating discussion: Practical tips for improving discussions by Arts of Liberty. A humorous illustration from a Christian group Suggestions based on human psychology An article based on leading Bible studies

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WORKSHEETS Year three, 2025-26 Workshop 1 1. Who is God? Workshop 1 Output Workshop 2 2. The Persons of the Trinity Workshop 2 Output Workshop 3 3. Overview of Sacred Scripture 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Workshop 3 Output Workshop 4 10. You Have Been Loved into Being Workshop 4 Output Workshop 5 11. Male Staff - You Have Been Loved into Being 11. Female Staff - You Have Been Loved into Being Workshop 5 Output Workshop 6 12. Historical Reality of Jesus Workshop 6 Output Workshop 7 13. True God and True Man Workshop 7 Output Workshop 8 14. Christ the Person and His Works 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Workshop 8 Output Workshop 9 21. The Mission of the Family Workshop 9 Output Workshop 10 22. The Paschal Mystery Workshop 10 Output Workshop 11 23. On the Holy Spirit Workshop 11 Output Workshop 12 24. Male Staff - You Have Been Loved into Being 24. Female Staff - You Have Been Loved into Being Workshop 12 Output Workshop 13 25. The Kerygma: Key Doctrines 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Workshop 13 Output Workshop 14 31. The Theory of Everything Workshop 14 Output Workshop 15 32. Have You Found Joy? Workshop 15 Output

Workshop 13 Have you found joy? Bishop Robert Barron WEEK 32 1. Have you found joy? Objective: Discuss where lasting joy may be found and kept Wheel of fortune in life Making Christ the center Joy of relationship WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 13 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. " - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 How often are we commanded to rejoice? When should we pray and give thanks? How are prayer and gratitude linked to joy? How is God inviting you to frequent prayer and deeper appreciation for what He has given you? As you facilitate Workshop 13's discussion, ponder the gifts God has given you that you did not earn or deserve. Ponder his presence with you even in the worst of circumstances.

Workshop 11 Christ: His Person and His Works Dr. Ron Bolster, PhD WEEK 24 1. The Essentials of Teaching Christ Objective: Proposes three and a half doctrinal points necessary to teach about Jesus The incarnation Passion - suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension Relationship with Jesus WORKSHEET WEEK 25 2. The Incarnation Objective: Define and discuss the reasons it was necessary for the Word to take flesh Etymology of incarnation Four reasons God became man How to explain the difference between nature and person WORKSHEET WEEK 26 3. The Redemption and Paschal Mystery Objective: Define what the paschal mystery is and how one man's suffering and death brings redemption to many Roots of the words "paschal" and "passion" The four parts of the paschal mystery The redemptive aspect of suffering WORKSHEET WEEK 27 4. The Paschal Mystery and the Mass Objective: Relate the Mass to our personal redemption Old Testament fulfilled in the New Covenant at Mass Participation in Mass and Christ's redemptive love Salvation through the mystery of the Mass WORKSHEET WEEK 28 5. The Second Coming and the Last Judgement Objective: The difference between the first and second coming What are the question on the final exam The Just Judge Living with the end in mind WORKSHEET WEEK 29 6. The Second Coming and the Last Judgement, continued Objective: Discuss how to live in light of the Second Coming Corporal works of mercy Sheep and the goats Preparing ourselves and our communities WORKSHEET WEEK 30 7. Personal Relationship Objective: Discuss the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus and nurturing prayer in others Prayers versus praying Living versus dead relationships The joy of living in communion with God Himself WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 11 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection From the Apostle's Creed: "I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead." Do you know Jesus well enough to tell the story of his life? What parts of Jesus life have most impacted you? What are the more vulnerable parts of Jesus' life that he desires share with you? How can you share Jesus, not as a character or doctrine, but as a person who really went through these things? As you facilitate Workshop 11's discussion, ponder the real and human Christ, the mystery of his life, and how he would ask you to tell the story of his life.

Workshop 8 You Have Been Loved Into Being Bishop Robert Barron WEEK 21 1. You Have Been Loved Into Being Objective: Answer the question,"Why did God make us?" Overflowing love Primacy of God's work The story of Zacchaeus the tax collector WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 8 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "For you love all things that exist, and detest none of the things that you have made, for you would not have made anything if you had hated it." Wisdom 11:24 How does God feel about his creation? What does this mean for how he feels about you? Why is it important that your existence is proof of God's love for you? Who in your life needs to know that their existence is good, desired, and beloved? As you facilitate Workshop 8's discussion, ponder the goodness of God's love in creating us for a selfless delight. Ponder how revolutionary this truth is in the world today.

Workshop 4 Overview of Scripture The Bible Project WEEK 9 1. Genesis 1-11 Objective: Understand God's plan for creation and humanity as well as the fall and its consequences The original plan for humanity The fall of man and its consequences The promise of a redeemer WORKSHEET WEEK 10 2. Genesis 12-50 Objective: Follow the path of Abraham and the chosen people of Israel and the covenants God made with them The promises made to Abraham Covenants God's faithfulness to a rebellious people WORKSHEET WEEK 11 3. Exodus 1-18 Objective: Tell the story of God saving Israel from slavery Moses and the 10 plagues The Passover Salvation WORKSHEET WEEK 12 4. Exodus 19-40 Objective: Discuss the Mosaic covenant and its connection to Christ and us today The Law from Mt. Sinai God's presence in the tabernacle The intercession of Moses WORKSHEET WEEK 13 5. 1 & 2 Samuel* Objective: Understand the Davidic Covenant and its foreshadowing of the Kingdom of God in Christ The person of David Virtues of humility and the vice of presumption Faithfulness to God amid unfaithful leaders *please watch both the 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel videos WORKSHEET WEEK 14 6. New Testament Objective: Explore the connection and fulfillment of the Old Testament in the person of Jesus and the apostles Christ the priest-king The New Testament is a continuation of the Old Our lives swept into the same narrative WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 4 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "Indeed the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from soul, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12 How sharp is the word of God? How have you encountered scripture in your life? What role has the Word of God played in your relationship with Christ? How is God inviting you to share his Word? As you facilitate Workshop 4's discussion, ponder the power of God's word and its ability to transform hearts.

Workshop 5 How Jesus Fulfills the Covenants Dr. John Bergsma WEEK 15 1. How Jesus Fulfills the Covenants Objective: Discuss how Jesus and the Catholic Church is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Covenants Jesus bears the curse of death and the Mosaic Law Jesus fulfills the blessing of all the nations Spiritual authority from Jesus to the Apostolic Church WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 5 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." - Luke 22:20 When did Jesus create the new and everlasting covenant? Who did he give up his body and blood for? How has your life intertwined with the mystery of the new covenant in the Eucharist? How is God inviting to feed his lost sheep from the table of his body and blood? As you facilitate Workshop 5's discussion, ponder the gift of the new covenant that is fulfilled in the holy mass.

Workshop 3 Who is God? Bishop Robert Barron WEEK 1 1. Who is God? Objective: To define the nature of God's existence God's name Creation and the Creator are not in competition God is personal, not distant WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 3 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” - Exodus 3:4-5 How does God call out to Moses? Where is Moses standing? How has God called you by name? What is the "holy ground" God calls you to stand on in your life? How has God called you and then sent you to liberate his people? As you facilitate Workshop 3's discussion, ponder the mystery of God calling you by name into a holy mission to set his people free.

Workshop 12 Fruits of the Spirit Bishop Robert Barron WEEK 31 1. Fruits of the Spirit Objective: Identify and explain the fruits of the Holy Spirit Defining the fruits of the Holy Spirit How they help us to make decisions in life Where to obtain the gifts of the Holy Spirit WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 12 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit." Galations 5:22-25 Which fruit of the spirit do you desire the most? Which one do you appreciate in others the most? How do you get these fruits to manifest themselves in your life? How would your school change if more of these fruits were made present each day? As you facilitate Workshop 12's discussion, ponder the gift of the Holy Spirit and the freedom of living by the fruits of the spirit rather than by passing emotions and sinful desires.

Workshop 2 The Kerygma Dr. Chris Burgwald, STD WEEK 2 1. The Proclamation of the Good News Objective: Teachers will be introduced to the kerygma and how it is good news for all Define the word kerygma How to succinctly articulate the "good news" How the good news applies to all WORKSHEET WEEK 3 2. Jesus - The Christ Objective: To identify Jesus as the promised "Messiah" and how He is the true king of Israel Meaning of the word Christ Relate Jesus to the Old Testament prophets Consequences of Jesus being the messiah WORKSHEET WEEK 4 3. The Center is Jesus Objective: Demonstrate how Jesus' life and the redemption He brings is central to the good news What Jesus life shows us The redemption brought through Christ How our everyday lives become sources of our own redemption WORKSHEET WEEK 5 4. The Resurrection Objective: Discuss exactly what the resurrection was, what it says about Christ, and what it means for us What happened in the resurrection Proof of Jesus' divinity and the redemption of humanity The hope and promise we now have WORKSHEET WEEK 6 5. Jesus is Lord Objective: Look into the lordship of Christ What "lord" means The danger it was and is to call Jesus "Lord" The submission that is owed to the Lord WORKSHEET WEEK 7 6. The Love of the Father Objective: Explore the grandeur of what the Father has brought us into, what He saved us for What we are saved from and what we are saved for The depths of the Father's love The freedom and joy we are called into everyday WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 2 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Mentor's Reflection "All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the desires of flesh and senses, and were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else. But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ - by grace you have been saved - and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus" - Ephesians 2:3-6 Who once lived according to their fallen nature? What did God do about it? Why? Where has God placed us? How have you been raised with Christ in your life? Who will go to those who are still perishing? As you facilitate Workshop 2's discussion, ponder the mercy God desires to pour on humanity and his desire to raise us up in Christ to be with him in heaven.