The Spirit & Craft of Teaching

in the Catholic Liberal Arts Tradition

hosted by the Diocese of Columbus

July 27-31, 2026

Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish | Hilliard, OH

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Program Description

The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education’s most hands-on, sequential event, The Spirit & Craft of Teaching in the Catholic Liberal Arts Tradition immerses teachers in the theory and practice of Catholic liberal arts pedagogy. We are pleased to offer new and veteran teachers of the Diocese of Columbus the opportunity to explore Catholic liberal arts education with a regional presentation of this formative gathering. The program size is limited to allow for maximum personal attention; participants prepare and present lessons and receive feedback. Due to the restricted size of the program, the number of registrants from each school is limited to three. Any remaining seats will be offered to registered schools.

LOCATION:

Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish, located at 4475 Dublin Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026. Enter via the parish church entrance (behind the large St. Brendan statue).

ACCESSIBILTY:

The meeting spaces and church are fully accessible.

SCHEDULE:

The program begins on Monday with check-in beginning at 9 a.m. The program concludes on Friday around 3 p.m. Please note: By registering, participants confirm that they will attend this program in its entirety. Since the content provided is integrated and sequential, it is important to not arrive late, depart early, or skip sessions. Holy Mass will be offered.

COST:

Catholic Foundation LogoDue to the generous sponsorship of The Catholic Foundation, the registration cost is available to teachers in the Diocese of Columbus at a special rate of $700 per person, due within 15 days of registration.

The cost includes all lunches and refreshments beginning with lunch on Monday and concluding with lunch on Friday, plus a Monday evening reception and a dinner on Thursday evening.

TRAVEL & LODGING:

Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish. For those who are unable to commute daily for this program, a courtesy block of rooms is being held at the nearby Hyatt Place Columbus Dublin (6161 Parkcenter Circle, Dublin, Ohio, 43017). The nightly rate of $134 (plus tax) includes complimentary:

  • Daily hot breakfast
  • High-speed internet access in guest rooms
  • Access to the hotel fitness facility
  • Self parking

Please make your reservation via this link by July 6, 2026. (Please be sure to check-in and checkout dates accordingly.)

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE:

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) are granted for participation in ICLE workshops, programs, and events. You may request a certificate of attendance for a previous event HERE.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Due to hard costs incurred in contracts and planning, we provide a cancellation policy that aims to be respectful of your ministry in Catholic education, but also justly considerate of the fiscal responsibilities of our own ministry:

If you find you need to cancel your registration, please notify ICLE Event and Program Manager Caroline Strong at cstrong@CatholicLiberalEducation.org immediately, and contact your principal.

For all ICLE programs, with the exception of the National Conference, cancellations received at least 60 days in advance of the event will be honored with a full refund. Cancellations received at least 45 days in advance will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than 45 days in advance will receive no refund.

Please allow up to 30 days for a refund to be processed.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact Event and Program Manager Caroline Strong at cstrong@CatholicLiberalEducation.org with any questions.

TESTIMONIALS

 

“I came to ICLE hoping to learn strategies on how to educate in the liberal style, how to ask questions and engage students in deeper thinking. I am leaving feeling like I can implement these strategies in my class and will be a better educator.”

 

“This week helped me to clarify the reason behind my work — to teach in a way that allows students to be free to pursue the Truth. The lessons/ideas shared with me will help me be a witness to this goal: to sanctify my work, the formation of my students.”

 

“This Spirit and Craft of Teaching Program deepened my appreciation of my vocation both as Religious and as teacher and witness. I am confirmed in my ability to walk with and form God’s children into this gift of love, truth, and discovery.”

 

“I came to this program apprehensive that I didn’t have enough background. I gained the background information here. I’m now confident in my understanding of Liberal Arts and can articulate the ideas behind the ‘why’ we should do this at my school.”