America at 250: Catholic Schools, Racial Justice & the Courage to Teach "All Are Created Equal"

Over the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Catholics have grown from a small minority into a major force in American life, especially in education. As the nation approaches this milestone, Philadelphia is a fitting place for Catholic schools to help make the Declaration’s promise of human equality a lived reality for all, especially young people.

This symposium will bring together 150 Catholic elementary and secondary educators from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a day of prayer, learning, networking, and engagement with classroom-ready resources on racial healing. Participants who implement these materials will have access to ongoing mentoring from experienced educators.

The symposium is convened by New Encounters: Catholics Confronting Racism in partnership with Cranaleith Spiritual Center and supported in part by The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. Through online and in-person programs, New Encounters promotes encounter, formation, and action for personal and institutional racial healing, drawing on the rich traditions of Catholic faith and guided by the Holy Spirit.

Act 48 Credits available.