Catron Community Learning Center offers retreats for both Catholic and public school teachers. A sample of offerings include:
At the Heart of the Church:
The Ministry of Teaching
Regardless of what teachers teach, they teach people, and the better they teach the more they influence the whole person - head, heart and hands. To be an educator is to stand on holy ground - people's lives. No wonder the Bible promises that those who do it well, "shall shine like the stars of heaven forever." (Daniel 12:3) Thomas Groome
Teachers and educators fulfill a specific Christian vocation and share an equally specific participation in the mission of the Church, to the extent that "it depends chiefly on them whether the Catholic school achieves its purpose." THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL: ON THE TRESHOLD OF THE NEW MILLENIUM
This one day retreat examines our call to minister as Catholic school teachers. I t reflects upon the history and mission of Catholic schools, and our responsibilities as Catholic educators.
Building Faith Communities
Catholic schools have a rich potential for strengthening the bonds which unite a community. Teach Them- 1976
This one day retreat examines ways to nurture relationships and build faith within our classrooms,
schools, and greater communities.
Leadership:
Conducting a Symphony of Souls
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." John Quincy
Adams
This one day retreat examines qualities of effective leadership, and how to create atmospheres of joy, ease, risk taking and
community in our schools and classrooms.
Self Care / Soul Care
“Exploring the inner landscape of a teacher’s life allows us to return, grounded and renewed, to the outer landscape of our lives. Having taken heart in the work to which we are called, we can give heart once again to our students, our colleagues, our schools, and our world—a world where heartlessness yields only to gifts and graces that come from within.” Parker J. Palmer
This one day retreat examines restoring the balance, health, and harmony of our bodies and souls, so that we can share our God given
potential with those around us.
Retreat Cost (up to 25 teachers): $1000.00
Rates Negotiable for Catholic Schools.
Cost includes compensation for presenters. Facility and meals can be arranged for an additional fee. Additional travel fees may apply.