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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 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 Pre-Workshop 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 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 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.

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 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 Pre-Workshop 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 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 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 Personal 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 12 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 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 Pre-Workshop 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 9 True God and True Man Thomistic Institute WEEK 22 1. True God and True Man Objective: Precisely define in what sense is Christ God and man Heresies The Word made flesh A "marvelous exchange" WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 9 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 "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." - John 1:14 The Word could do anything, what does it reveal about him that he would become flesh and dwell among us? What does, "God became man so that man could become God," mean to you? As you facilitate Workshop 9's discussion, ponder the truth of Christianity being much more than a moral code, but a spiritual transformation of mortal, fallen human beings into bodily yet eternal creatures born into a divine life.

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-Workshop 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 Workshop 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.