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year two In Accord with Truth This year's focus is on man as a rational being who can choose whether to live in accord with the natural law, and how living in accord with the natural law allows one to live a more contented and fulfilled life and will ultimately bring one to eternal happiness. The workshops in this year are directed toward the natural goodness in all created things, especially humans and their innate desire for the ordered and the beautiful. Worksheets for Year Two Workshop 1 1-6 The Preventive system of St. John Bosco - Catechetical Institute - Workshop 2 7 ON morality, character, and relationships - Bishop Robert barron - Workshop 4 9 Virtue and happiness - Thomistic Institute - Workshop 7 17 The fonts of morality - Thomistic Institute - 20 Fatherhood Knights of Columbus Living Fearlessly Male Staff feMale Staff Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Workshop 10 Workshop 5 10 why what you believe matters - Bishop Robert barron - 18 On why being good is not good enough - Bishop Robert barron - Workshop 8 Workshop 11 21 Enter the adventure - Bishop Robert barron - 8 Male Staff FeMale Staff Leaders Aren't Born, They're Made Receptivity and feminine identity Knights of Columbus Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Workshop 3 Workshop 6 11-16 Our life in christ: basics of catholic morality - Catechetical Institute - Workshop 9 19 The Catholic Family in a Post-Christian world - Knights of Columbus - Workshop 12 22-31 The community of the family - Catechetical Institute -

Workshop 10 Male and female staff separated Knights of Columbus | Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE MEN WEEK 20 1. Why Strong Fathers Are So Needed Objective: Male school staff will persevere in the call to be loving and present fathers to their children. • A spiritual leader for one's family • The effects of internet usage on children • The provider and protecter of wife and children WORKSHEET CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WOMEN WEEK 20 1. Living Fearlessly Objective: Female staff will start a healing process from trauma and isolation. • Earth is not neutral territory • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • Addiction as a trauma response WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 10 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. Male Staff What is the role of fathers in our culture today? Why do so many children grow up without their father in their home? What can we do now to help young men prepare to be good fathers? Think about the effect fathers who are present have on children, especially boys, and ways we can prepare young men to be faithful and loving fathers. Write a paragraph on the issues of fatherhood today and how they can be improved. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Female Staff As a woman how have you been hurt? Have you ever tried to heal trauma alcohol, drugs, or porn? Every human being since Adam and Eve has suffered trauma from sin in the world and desires to be healed. Do you want to be well? Reflect on Sr. Miriam's talk and how it made you feel. Write a brief reflection on if/how this workshop has deepened your understanding of femininity and our need to strive toward greatness despite pain. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT The Library Fatherhood Fearless Healing The Father Irreplaceable Role at Welcoming Life How to: Keep the Family Safe online How to be Trauma Informed and Why it is Absolutely Necessary, by YoungCatholicWoman 4 Essential Catholic Resources for Healing and Wholeness The Masculinity Crisis: Matt Fradd Three Levels of Healing (And Where to Start)

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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 Pre-Workshop 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 9 The Future of Catholic Schools Bishop Robert Barron – Doctor of Sacred Theology CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 27 1. The Future of Catholic Schools (start at 13:40) Objective: Educators will collaborate with educators of other subjects to integrate and witness to a cohesive education. • “The Church doesn’t have a mission, it is a mission” • Catholic schools must have a strong Catholic identity with a distinctive profile • Every department in a Catholic School must be leading the students to see the beauty and ordering of the Creator God who has imbued the world with intelligibility • It is not just the duty of the religion teacher but every teacher to teach morals WORKSHEET

Program In order to provide a cohesive and comprehensive education to the youth of Belize, the VALUES program is essential for ensuring all teachers are working together to instill the values and integrity for our future leaders. The VALUES program is designed to introduce key principles and teachings of Christianity to educators at Catholic schools over the course of five academic years. Each formation consist of an opening prayer, an introduction to the day’s topic by a mentor, a ten to twenty-minute video on the week's subject, thirty minutes of small group discussion of the topic led by the mentors, and completion of key questions relating to the video and topic. Educators are encouraged to question and discuss the materials in order that they may come to fuller understanding of the topic and practice their critical-thinking and debate skills. MENTORS Values classes rely on school mentors to introduce the videos, facilitate group discussions and discovery, and walk with educators during their VALUES journey. Mentors are chosen because of their proven integrity and leadership skills, as well as because of their willingness to sacrifice for the sake of others in the school community. Check out our mentor guide!

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 Pre-Workshop 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 2 You Are Called to Be a Prophet Bishop Robert Barron – Doctor of Sacred Theology CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 7: You Are Called to be a Prophet Objective: Teachers will persevere in the call to love one another through difficulties. • The mission of all to witness to love • How to be a prophet to those around you who don’t believe in morals • You’re not called to be successful, but you are called to be a faithful prophet of the Divine love WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 2 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting within two weeks of completion of the workshop. How did you previously see your role as a baptized person? What did you think was your greatest calling in life? Did this workshop change you? Do you agree with the message of this workshop? Write a 200 word essay on the above questions. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT

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 Pre-Workshop 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.

View the progress of our exciting building project for the second phase of campus construction. Several new classrooms and a school chapel will be completed in 2024. Bui lding the Future Truth, Beauty & Goodness in Phase II full view of building, fall 2022 full view of building, September 2023 front facade of chapel, January 2023 front facade of chapel, September 2023 side view of chapel, January 2023 side view of chapel with classrooms, September 2023 choir loft, January 2023 choir loft, September 2023 chapel sanctuary, January 2023 chapel sanctuary, September 2023 colonnade, January 2023 colonnade view from inside the chapel, September 2023 vaulted classroom ceiling, September 2023 looking out from inside the chapel, September 2023 Click to expand the photos above for the exciting progression of John Paul the Great College's second phase of construction. Phase II includes three new classrooms, a meeting room, restrooms, two storage rooms, a kitchenette, and most impressively, a chapel. In September of 2023, construction entered into its final stages. By fall of 2024, our students will be learning and praying in this new addition to campus. Thanks to our generous donors, JPG will be equipped to meet the demands of a growing student body already outgrowing our existing classrooms. Our community will have a new beautiful place to worship and encounter God, who gives life and meaning to our school. Notable features: Chapel seats more than 150 occupants, five times the size of our current classroom-turned-chapel Second dome to match the main building Vaulted classroom ceilings, reducing echo and heat Roof tiles hand-made in Belize Large courtyard space for outdoor activities If you are interested in supporting the completion of Phase II, please click here or contact info@jpii.edu.bz Marvin Flores is a construction worker on this project. This semester he enrolled in a class and officially joined the JPG family!

The online general application, the first step in enrolling in Belize's most unique tertiary institution. JOIN OUR FAMILY TODAY ADMISSION PROCESS We consider students for admission after all forms below have been submitted and an interview with the applicant has been completed. In light of our mission to educate the whole person, we look for an overall fit between the applicant and the college including aptitude and character traits demonstrating the likelihood of success with our challenging course of study. A complete application consists of the following components: 1. The Application Form. Full instructio ns for completing the form itself and all related application components are found on the form. 2. Essay Component . Please write one paragraph, with 5-8 sentences, for each of the following questions. 1. Students at John Paul the Great learn Philosophy (the love of wisdom), Theology (the study of God), and Humanities (the study of human experience). Choose one of these subjects and explain how this subject could make you a better person. 2. Please describe how your family upbringing and school experience have shaped you and how continuing your education may shape Belize. 3. Official Transcript(s) of All Schools Attended. Kindly submit the official high school transcript in a sealed envelope. Include any tertiary-level transcript if seeking to transfer to John Paul the Great College. The official transcript will be submitted at the time of the applicant’s interview. 4. Interview. The school will conduct an interview with each applicant. You will be asked bout how you plan to finance your education, among other things. Please be prepared to discuss finances, scholarships, the school code on conduct, etc. 5. Application Fee. An application is incomplete without payment of the corresponding fee as set forth by Admissions, $25.00. This may be paid in person at our campus, or through Heritage Bank: John Paul the Great College, Acct: 7141138. If paid through Heritage, please email payment records to info@jpii.edu.bz . 6. Other Documents. Copies of the applicant’s Social Security card, high school diploma, and the statement of CSEC results, if applicable. These documents will be submitted at the time of the applicant’s interview. For any queries regarding the application process, please contact registrar@jpii.edu.bz Appliction Apply Here Full Name Social Security Number Email Phone Date of Birth (Day, Month, Year) Street Address District or State City Country Citizenship * Belizean Permanent Resident Foreign National Gender * Male Female High School Graduation (Month, Year) What program are you interested in? * Business Administration Classics (Latin, Math, Science) Cybersecurity English Theology & Catechetics Religious Affiliation * Adventist Anglican Baptist Pentecostal Roman Catholic Other Cummulative GPA How do you wish to enroll? * Full-Time Part-Time Essay: Please write one paragraph, with 5-8 sentences, for each of the following questions. 1. Students at John Paul the Great learn Philosophy (the love of wisdom), Theology (the study of God), and Humanities (the study of human experience). Choose one of these subjects and explain how this subject could make you a better person. 2. Please describe how your family upbringing and school experience have shaped you and how continuing your education may shape Belize. How will you finance your education at John Paul the Great? * Required Self Parents/Guardians Sponsor Scholarship High School Principal or Employer Reference: Email If accepted, I agree to abide by the Student Pledge of John Paul the Great College View the Pledge Your Signature Clear Apply Now! Thanks for applying to study with us! We will get back to you soon.

Important information for those seeking an affordable education at John Paul the Great College. TUITION & FEES Registered candidates may also be eligible to apply for these scholarships: The Friends of Mount Carmel Scholarship The Cross Catholic Scholarship The Government of Belize Scholarship The John Paul II Annual Chess Scholarship The St. Padre Pio Scholarship *John Paul reserves the right to reduce fellowship grants should students demonstrate diminished financial need throughout the semester.