Our workshop on Confirmation combines the teachings of Pope John Paul II on the “language of the body” in his Theology of The Body, with the Catholic Church’s teachings on confirmation. The goal of the workshop for those approaching confirmation is to reinforce the teaching on the Gifts of The Holy Spirit and the good that comes from them, and how we act them out in the language of our bodies to live a life of chastity.
We hope the youth will take this workshop to heart, as the benefits are enormous. Modesty, dignity, reduced chance of pregnancy, less chance of abortion – in other words, all of the good things a parent would want for their child.
This workshop for married couples, singles and celibates, male and female, young and old, is based on Christopher West’s DVD talks in which he unpacks John Paul II’s teachings translating them into language everyone can understand. It explores the connection between sex and the questions of human existence, including
What is the meaning of Life?
Why did God create us male and female?
How do we attain happiness on earth and what joys await us in heaven?
Why is there evil in the world and how do we overcome it?
The workshop, which is led by trained facilitators, usually runs one evening each week for 2 hours over a four week period. It can be adapted to one full day session or two half day sessions on weekends.
This workshop for teens and young adults is a positive portrayal of our sexuality as a good and essential part of love and life. During 12 weekly sessions which include activities appropriate to the age group, participants discover the beauty and purpose of their sexuality, and why it is such a major part of their ability to love. It answers questions like
Why did God give us sexual desires?
What is the difference between love and lust?
What does our sexuality teach us about God?
Can Christ bring healing to me if I’ve already “messed up”?
How can I discover my vocation?
How far is “too far”?
How can teens remain pure in our oversexed culture?
Is there any hope of overcoming lust and pornography?
More information on this course and resources can be found here....
To view our Theology of the Body for Teens Pamphlet -click here
Theology of the Body for Grade 7 & 8
This program answers the questions young teens may have about sexual morality, relationships, and how they were uniquely created for greatness. It uses a dynamic mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, prayers, and relevant references to the culture, all packed into eight life-changing lessons.
It will answer questions such as:
Who am I?
Are there consequences to my actions?
What is the difference between love and lust?
How do I balance family, friends, school, God, music, TV, Internet, texting, etc., in my daily life?
How can I discern my vocation to marriage, priesthood, or religious life?
How do I deal with bullying, gossip, peer pressure, pornography, divorce, etc?
Can I live my Catholic faith no matter how I messed up in the past?
To view our Theology of the Body for Grades 7 & 8 Pamphlet - Click here
Guiding Your Child Through the Sexual Minefield – From Toddlers to Teens
This is a presentation for parents, grandparents, teachers and all those who work with children, and is based on John Paul II’s writing on how to counteract the false messages about love and sex in our culture. It provides advice and tools for raising the very young in a loving, chaste and pure manner.
To view the Guiding Your Child Pamphlet - Click here
Theology of the Body in the Classroom
Our ministry was delighted to be invited to participate in Respect For Life Week by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. We provide a brief introduction to the Theology of the Body for Teens—suitable for one classroom period. The session can be expanded to cover more of the topic.
Presentation Skills and Basic Theology of the Body
This workshop is aimed at showing those interested in running workshops how to do so. It covers
Planning, arranging and conducting workshops
Presentation skills
Body language
Using a microphone
How to facilitate a group discussion
Parish Retreat / Workshop
An all day retreat suited for all ministries and staff in a parish to enable those in the ministries to integrate the Theology of the Body with their ministries and daily activities.
