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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

Workshop 5 - women Femininity Sisters of Life CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 16 1. Summoned to Life: Spiritual Foundations Objective: Female teachers will recognize their dignity and worth and will practice listening to and loving those around them who are struggling. • Worth does not come from what we can do but who we are • How to lead others out of loneliness and despair • Each are called to listen to and care for those around WORKSHEET

Workshop 6 Historical Reality of Jesus Bishop Robert Barron WEEK 16 1. Historical Reality of Jesus Objective: Articulate why it matters that Jesus is a historical figure, not a mythic or fictional character Myth vs history Luke's gospel's portrayal of Jesus and the kings of the world Reaction to the reality of Christ WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 6 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 "Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed." - Luke 1:1-4 What is St. Luke writing in his gospel? Why is he writing it? How have you personally encountered Jesus Christ? How is he inviting you to acknowledge and proclaim what you have seen and heard of him? As you facilitate Workshop 6's discussion, ponder the wonder of personally meeting Jesus Christ, a real person.

Workshop 6 The Natural Law Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P., S.T.D., - Director of the Thomistic Institute CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 17 1. The Natural Law Objective: Educators will interpret the laws of nature and express their relation to laws of morality. • The Natural Law is that which is imprinted in all creatures, which leads things toward their proper ends • Humans have a higher, spiritual nature which allows us to make choices outside of our natural end • Human laws must be in accord with the Natural Law WORKSHEET

Workshop 3 Conversion in Modern Culture Dr. Ryan Hanning, PhD. - Franciscan University of Steubenville CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WEEK 8 1. The Relationship Between Culture and Conversion Objective: Teachers will evaluate the crisis in our culture today. • Meaning of the term “culture” • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • The need to engage the culture in order to bring back lost virtue WORKSHEET WEEK 9 2. Conversion and Culture Meet Within the Family Objective: Teachers will evaluate the crisis in our culture today. • Meaning of the term “culture” • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • The need to engage the culture in order to bring back lost virtue CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WORKSHEET WEEK 10 3. Faith and Reason Together Form Culture and Foster Conversion Objective: Teachers will evaluate the crisis in our culture today. • Meaning of the term “culture” • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • The need to engage the culture in order to bring back lost virtue CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WORKSHEET WEEK 11 4. Learning What it means to be Human Objective: Teachers will evaluate the crisis in our culture today. • Meaning of the term “culture” • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • The need to engage the culture in order to bring back lost virtue CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WORKSHEET WEEK 12 5. What is Good, Beautiful, and True in the Culture Objective: Teachers will evaluate the crisis in our culture today. • Meaning of the term “culture” • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • The need to engage the culture in order to bring back lost virtue CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 3 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting within two weeks of completion of the workshop. How has your culture formed you? Did your family have its own micro-culture? Is a culture always good? What part did the Church play in your community culture? Reflect on the importance of culture and its relationship with religion. Write a 200 word reflection on if/how this workshop has deepened your understanding of culture. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT

Workshop 5 A Foundational Vision: The Community of the Family William Newton, STL, PhD - Associate Member of Faculty of Maryvale Institute of Birmingham, U.K. CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 8 The Church Teaches Us Objective: Male teachers will demonstrate their call of authentic masculinity at school and in their homes. • Two attributes of masculinity, sacrifice and responsibility • Willingness to sacrifice one’s own time and energy for another’s needs • Taking responsibility for one’s family, looking out for material and spiritual needs of others WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 5 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting within two weeks of completion of the workshop. Would you recommend this workshop to a male friend? Does taking a closer look into the attributes of men help clarify for you the purpose of your life and how you ought to live? Write out some thoughts on the workshop, whether it helped you or not, and whether you will encourage other men to watch the video. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT

Objective: Teachers will recognize the purpose of all Catholic schools is to form virtuous students and will take time to consider how they would like to be part of that mission. • Overview of the whole workshop • The uniqueness of a Catholic education in forming virtuous people • Encountering the living God Workshop 6 Our Life in Christ: Basics of Catholic Morality Steve Greene, MA - Director of the Kino Catechetical Institute CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WEEK 11 1. Grace and Life in Christ Objective: Teachers will recognize the beauty of the Church's moral teaching and desire to live lives of virtue. • The Church's moral teachings. • The Church's teachings on grace. • Benefits of the sacramental life. WORKSHEET CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WEEK 12 2. Made for Beatitude Objective: Teachers will understand why Catholic schools exist and how to encourage virtue among students and staff. • The three types of souls. • The rational soul. • Made for eternal life. WORKSHEET CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WEEK 13 3. Freedom to Live in Truth Objective: Staff will recognize that true freedom is that freedom which is bound in obedience that protects. • The two properties of the rational soul. • Freedom is a call to obedience. • The desire to be free without direction. WORKSHEET WEEK 14 4. Conscience Objective: Educators will discuss the importance of the conscience for human flourishing. • The conscience as a gift not a burden. • A well-formed conscience. CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WORKSHEET CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WEEK 15 5. The Virtues Objective: Educators will discuss the importance of the virtuous life starting with themselves and then reflecting to their students. • The four cardinal virtues • The three theological virtues. WORKSHEET CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WEEK 16 6. Morality and Spirituality Objective: Educators understand the moral life and invite students into it. • The stages of the moral life. • The story of the prodigal son as a witness of mercy. WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 6 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. Before taking this workshop how did you view the Catholic moral life? Did it appear as a burden or a gift, a list of rules, or a protective fence? Now, after completing the workshop, how do you view them? Considering the above questions, write a short reflection on if/how this workshop has affected the way you view your personal mission in your Catholic school. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT

year TWO Objective Truth and Morality This year focuses on recognizing objective truth from the natural law and how living in accord with our reason and our natures will bring the greatest earthly happiness. The workshops are aimed toward seeing the goodness, beauty, and truth in our students, those we work with, and those we encounter, as well as in all of creation. Workshop 1 Weeks 1-8 Workshop 4 Week 16 Workshop 2 Week 9 Workshop 5- Men Week 17 Workshop 3 Weeks 10-15 Workshop 5 - Wo men Week 17 Workshop 6 Weeks 18-25 Workshop 8 Week 27 Workshop 7 - men Week 26 Workshop 9 Week 28 Workshop 7 - women Week 26 Workshop 10 Weeks 29 - 34 year three The Life of Christ The second year of the program focuses on recognizing objective truth from natural law and how living in accord with our reason will bring the greatest earthly happiness. The workshops are aimed toward seeing the goodness, beauty, and truth in our students, those we work with, and those we encounter, as well as in all of creation. Workshop 1 Weeks 1-8 Workshop 4 Week 16 Workshop 2 Week 9 Workshop 5- Men Week 17 Workshop 3 Weeks 10-15 Workshop 5 - Wo men Week 17 Workshop 6 Weeks 18-25 Workshop 8 Week 27 Workshop 7 - men Week 26 Workshop 9 Week 28 Workshop 7 - women Week 26 Workshop 10 Weeks 29 - 34

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