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Workshop 7 The Trinity Dr. Petroc Willey, BD, PhD, STL, PhD WEEK 17 1. Centering our Catechesis on the Trinity 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 18 2. The Human Person Images the Trinity Objective: Find analogies, though imperfect, to help understand the Trinity Analogies in nature The human person and the Trinity Persons in communion WORKSHEET WEEK 19 3. The Divine Persons Reveal One Another Objective: Better define how the Trinity is revealed Who reveals whom Mystery Introducing persons WORKSHEET WEEK 20 4. Entering into a Relationship of Love Objective: The model of the Father/Son relationship Parrhesia Abraham and the Father's love Son and servant WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 7 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 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from the heavens said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” - Matthew 3:16-17 How does God reveal himself in this passage? How does the Father feel about his Son? What has God made you through your baptism? What does it mean for you to be brought up into the life of the holy Trinity? As you facilitate Workshop 7's discussion, ponder the wonder of the love within the Trinity and being brought into that love.

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

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

Workshop 9 The Mission of the Family The Knights of Columbus CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 19 1. The Catholic Family in the Post-Christian World Objective: School staff will be reinvigorated to live out the Christian life in their schools and families. • The post-Christian world • The beginning of the apostolic age • What the Catholic family should expect in today's world WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 9 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. Explain in a couple sentences what you believe to be the specific role of a Catholic family in today's world. Illustrate with specific differences between Catholic and non-Catholic families. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT The library Want to learn more? Check out these resources for this week's workshop! Catechism of the Catholic Church: II. The Family and Society 2207 The family is the original cell of social life. It is the natural society in which husband and wife are called to give themselves in love and in the gift of life. Authority, stability, and a life of relationships within the family constitute the foundations for freedom, security, and fraternity within society. the family is the community in which, from childhood, one can learn moral values, begin to honor God, and make good use of freedom. Family life is an initiation into life in society. 2208 The family should live in such a way that its members learn to care and take responsibility for the young, the old, the sick, the handicapped, and the poor. There are many families who are at times incapable of providing this help. It devolves then on other persons, other families, and, in a subsidiary way, society to provide for their needs: "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the world."12 2209 The family must be helped and defended by appropriate social measures. Where families cannot fulfill their responsibilities, other social bodies have the duty of helping them and of supporting the institution of the family. Following the principle of subsidiarity, larger communities should take care not to usurp the family's prerogatives or interfere in its life. 2210 The importance of the family for the life and well-being of society13 entails a particular responsibility for society to support and strengthen marriage and the family. Civil authority should consider it a grave duty "to acknowledge the true nature of marriage and the family, to protect and foster them, to safeguard public morality, and promote domestic prosperity."14 2211 The political community has a duty to honor the family, to assist it, and to ensure especially: - the freedom to establish a family, have children, and bring them up in keeping with the family's own moral and religious convictions; - the protection of the stability of the marriage bond and the institution of the family; - the freedom to profess one's faith, to hand it on, and raise one's children in it, with the necessary means and institutions; - the right to private property, to free enterprise, to obtain work and housing, and the right to emigrate; - in keeping with the country's institutions, the right to medical care, assistance for the aged, and family benefits; - the protection of security and health, especially with respect to dangers like drugs, pornography, alcoholism, etc.; - the freedom to form associations with other families and so to have representation before civil authority.15 2212 The fourth commandment illuminates other relationships in society. In our brothers and sisters we see the children of our parents; in our cousins, the descendants of our ancestors; in our fellow citizens, the children of our country; in the baptized, the children of our mother the Church; in every human person, a son or daughter of the One who wants to be called "our Father." In this way our relationships with our neighbors are recognized as personal in character. the neighbor is not a "unit" in the human collective; he is "someone" who by his known origins deserves particular attention and respect. 2213 Human communities are made up of persons. Governing them well is not limited to guaranteeing rights and fulfilling duties such as honoring contracts. Right relations between employers and employees, between those who govern and citizens, presuppose a natural good will in keeping with the dignity of human persons concerned for justice and fraternity.

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!

All students at John Paul the Great College take on the Outdoor Leadership Adventure (OLA). This week long camping and hiking trip in Mountain Pine Ridge teaches resilience, leadership, virtue, and friendship. It's an important part of JP's mission to form the whole person. What is the Outdoor Leadership Adventure? IMG_9590-2 IMG_1684 IMG_7666-2 IMG_9589_edited IMG_7650 IMG_1828 LRM_EXPORT_120553355397761_20191003_125404479-01 IMG_9928 The OLA is the first challenge faced by a new JPG student. Immersed in nature for one week, students are taken beyond their normal comfort zone and into an environment where they must make real decisions that have real consequences. Mountain Pine Ridge is a treasure trove of natural beauty, challenging terrain, breathtaking views, and peaceful encounters with God, our Creator. After gaining new strengths in the wilderness, the students become more successful at their studies and better men and women in everyday life. “The OLA was, without a doubt, one of the best events that I have participated in. It transforms you into a better person while bringing you closer to God and your friends.” - Eiden Mejia, '26

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John Paul the Great College is a Catholic, liberal arts junior college located in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize. Our mission of excellence is to form each scholar intellectually, morally, physically, and spiritually. We are here to make saints. The only liberal arts college in Belize Offering a two-year associate program in line with the Catholic tradition of higher education at an affordable price. Small Campus Individual Attention With a student-faculty ratio of 6:1, and an educational philosophy oriented towards the whole person, the JPG experience is unique, personal, and familial. Our students are people, not numbers. Classics View Courses Theology & Catechetics View Courses Cybersecurity View Courses Business Administration View Courses English View Courses Discover Greatness Apply Now

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.

Workshop 10 The Life of Christ Thomistic Institute WEEK 23 1. The Life of Christ Objective: Grasp the salvific nature of Christ's human life and its application to us today The Father is revealed in Christ's humanity His human actions reveal and communicate God Christ's teaching, miracles, and prayer WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 10 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 "He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word." - Hebrew 1:3 Who and what does Jesus Christ reflect? How did Jesus live for 30 years before his ministry? What does it mean that God brought His divine glory into ordinary human life and work? How does God want to glorify himself through your daily life and work? As you facilitate Workshop 10's discussion, ponder the reality of God communicating himself to us through the humanity of Jesus and how we participate in this even today.

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.

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!