John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture

Resource Center Goals

  1. To promote a contemporary Catholic understanding of the nature and meaning of human life as made in the image and likeness of a Trinitarian God.
  2. To provide education to local parishes and organizations on the theology of the body and its various applications through talks, workshops, and courses.
  3. To provide training in theology of the body and its catechetical applications to youth and young adult ministers, religious educators, teachers, DREs, marriage prep presenters, NFP teachers, deacons, priests, religious, and family life ministers.
  4. To serve as a resource/consultant for organizations and parishes desiring to integrate theology of the body into their already established programs.
  5. To provide cultural events within the Diocese of Phoenix to foster John Paul II’s vision of communio personarum (a community of persons).

What the Resource Center provides within the Diocese of Phoenix

  1. 3 levels of education on the theology of the body:
    • Water skiing – A one-hour talk that “skims” the surface of John Paul II’s 129 Wednesday audiences.
    • Snorkeling – Two or three talks that go a little deeper into John Paul II’s thought by focusing on a specific topic (chastity formation, marriage, the single life, dating, modesty, the dignity of women, Mary, the Eucharist, current moral issues, natural family planning, etc.).
    • Scuba diving – Four to seven talks that penetrate deeply into John Paul II’s thought (not for the faint at heart!). The goal is to help participants transition from hearing about John Paul II’s writings to engaging the text of his writings for themselves.
  2. Consulting for parish or organizational programs that desire to integrate theology of the body into their program content/presentations (i.e., LifeTeen, confirmation, marriage preparation, etc.)
  3. Assistance in answering your questions regarding the theology of the body.