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Theology of the Body
Before the Theology of the Body Conference Christopher West appeared on the Michael Coren Show on CTS. Click on the link below to see it.
You can see Christopher West on Youtube jamming with Critical Masshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Presentation And Training Techniques Report
Critical Mass, the Canadian Catholic rock band, are pleased to announce a mp3 giveaway! The band are two-time winners of the Canadian Gospel Music Association Award for Best Rock Album and played for over a million at World Youth Day 2002. Their new album, "Body Language", is based entirely on the Theology of the Body and is about the Church's view on love, sex, communion and our eternal destination. By going to the URL below and clicking the REDEEM IT button on that page, you will have an opportunity to download an alternate mix of the title track "Body Language (loops version)". Enjoy AND PLEASE forward this info to any youth that might be interested!
S+L Program Info
In the wake of a sensationalized TV interview, Christopher West was thrust into a debate about his teaching on John Paul II's Theology of the Body. The popular author and speaker responds to the controversy in a candid discussion with host Kris Dmytrenko. Also interviewed are authors Brett Salkeld and Leah Perrault, who consider whether Catholic audiences are ready for frank discussions of faith and sexuality. (Salt & Light Promotions)
To see Pictures and Reports - click here
National Theology of the Body Congress
Online ToB Study Group with Fr. Thomas Loya
This Internet Study Group will meet every 2nd Saturday of the month (September thru June)
10:30 am - noon (CST) which would mean it would start at 9:30 (ET)
Join any time. All welcome.
For more information call 312-346-4228. Join the ToB email list at
Simply go to www.ustream.com/channel/theology-of-the-body to watch, or join the chat and ask your questions live. (past classes are archived)
* The group will study John Paul II’s book Love & Responsibility
Light Weigh
Would you like to learn how to eat the foods you enjoy while you lose weight? Would you like to make peace with food and get off the diet roller coaster? Give God a chance and rediscover the freedom from food you had as a small child. Join our group as we go through the Light Weigh Bible Study-Video Series at St. Bernadette’s Parish Hall at 21 Bayly St, E. Ajax starting on Jan 10, 2012 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Contact gsmlministry@gmail.com for more information and to order your material.
The program begins on Tuesday Jan. 10 at 9:30 am at St. Bernadette's Parish Hall at 21 Balyly, Ajax.
Read the Catholic Register's article on Light Weigh - Click here
Theology of the Body Workshops
We are conducting a God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Workshop on the Theology of the Body in early 2012. For more information or to register click here
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
Based on the revised translation of the Mass, this workshop explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in the Liturgy and explains their profound significance. This intriguing look at the Mass is sure to renew your faith and deepen your devotion to the Eucharist. Using Dr. Edward Sri's Study Program. For more information or to register click here
Theology of the Body for Teens Study Group
“It changed my life.” was one student’s response at the conclusion to the Theology of the Body for Teens study group at Fr. Leo J. Austin in Durham Region. Others said....
GSML Ministry just completed a 12 week program using the ToB for Teens. Working with approximately 100 teens, it was an exciting time, and we enjoyed and learned so much from these young people.
The Religion Department made us feel very welcome, and we came to know that the school was blessed by many teachers who truly care for their students’ welfare and well-being. The students themselves participated actively and had many penetrating questions.
The “ice breaker” activity set the pace for the daily instruction and the students looked forward to them each time. Every activity taught a lesson, for example - God has a message for the Christian, but it could not be heard amid the noise of the modern age. One student (God), stood at one end of the room passing a message to another student (the Christian) in a normal voice. The rest of the students stood between the talking and singing in normal voices . The lesson was brought home so effectively that students realized that the original assurance that he or she would be able to hear God, was replaced by dismay and surprise when they didn’t hear Him over the daily noise and clamour in the room. It was good fun.
Each of the 12 sessions started with a Bible reading, followed by a prayer. The lesson would be built upon the Bible reading as we have to first listen to God than respond. After a short review of the previous week we moved on to the Story Starter, a true story that was often moving. One brought tears to my eyes each time it was read (Session 8). The story was about a soldier, Dave, who had had half his face blown away and was anxiously awaiting his fiancée hospital visit. Moments before she arrive he witness the rejection of his roommate’s wife as she declared, “I could never walk down the street with you again.” (He had been burnt from head to toe), and Dave was fearful he would be rejected also. But she, looked into his one good eye and bent down and kissed him. “Dave began to experience love in a way he never imagine...”
Each week we also listed to a 20 to 25 minute DVD talk with Jason & Crystalina Evert and Brian Butler who shared many experiences of their own lives, as well as insightful teaching on purity, chastity, dating and other Theology of the Body topics.
One topic the students found very interesting was on Dating with Purpose and Purity (Session 11).
To see a summary of the students comments click here
