Loyola IPS is busy year-round developing, sponsoring and hosting various events that bolster its mission of educating adults for professional ministry, spiritual development and faith-based leadership.
On Friday, November 7, IPS hosted its second retreat. The theme of the event was an “Advent Retreat for Teachers.”
During the retreat, multimedia was used to help teachers access scripture and their own personal faith stories. The event also showcased tools to help educators evoke the same response in their students.
In addition, this retreat was used as a day of renewal for professionals who do not always have the time to put energy back into their own spirituality and well-being.
Attendees included over 50 elementary, middle school and secondary teachers from seven different Catholic schools across the area. Enjoy some photos from the event below:
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The next day, IPS partnered with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies to sponsor a Speakers Bureau Workshop Series event held at St. Donatus Parish.
At the event, Dr. Salvador Gutíerrez from GUSSI Coaching talked about “Managing Results in a Diverse World,” which included a theoretical lecture and team building exercises on topics like emotional intelligence, working with teams and working jointly with other parishes.
Our goal at IPS is to serve the Church though innovative educational programming delivered around the Archdiocese. This event took place in Vicariate VI and was beneficial to the Hispanic community in that area. Parishioners from several local parishes attended.
Below are some comments we received from participants about their experience:
- “I am aware that I need to be more patient when taking care of my husband. I will do a conscious effort to improve in this area.”
- “This exercise affirmed the need to work in team and to recognize the talents of others when ministering to youth.”
- “Often times, I do not communicate well, especially when my emotions are not in place. I know I need to control my temper and think about the impact of my words.”
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