Welcome to
The John Paul II Resource Center
for Theology of the Body and Culture
Coordinator, Katrina Zeno
(602) 354-2179
kzeno@diocesephoenix.org
Upcoming events:
Look for the update on our fall scuba dive, tentatively schedule for October at the Phoenix Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Eric Genuis returns in concert sponsored by Arizona Right to Life. (see info below)
Saturday, September 20, 2008:
"Theology of the Body and Current Moral Issues" for "Single Souls." St. Joseph's Catholic Church. 7 pm. Contact Dan Troupe at 480-921-5952.
Saturday, September 29, 2008:
Katrina will be giving her first talk in Spanish (!!!) September 29 for Spanish marriage prep ministers at the Diocesan Pastoral Center (9 am to noon)
Saturday, November 8, 2008:
40th anniversary celebration of Humanae Vitae in the Diocese of Phoenix.
Sunday, November 30 - Tuesday, December 2:
Parish mission, "Theology of the Body and the Incarnation" for Immaculate Conception parish in Cottonwood, AZ. Contact Robert Hanson: r.hanson@ic-cc.org. Tel: 928-634-2933.
Mission Statement:
The John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture was founded in the Diocese of Phoenix in 2006 to honor Pope John Paul II and promulgate his “theology of the body” along with his reflections on culture, life issues, and human dignity.
Goals:
- 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.
- To provide education to local parishes and organizations on the theology of the body and its various applications through talks, workshops, and courses.
- 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.
- To serve as a resource/consultant for organizations and parishes desiring to integrate theology of the body into their already established programs.
- To provide cultural events within the Diocese of Phoenix to foster John Paul II’s vision of communio personarum (a community of persons).
Eric Genuis is coming back this summer!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Location: City of Grace Church
655 E. University Ave. (Mesa, AZ)
Sponsored by Arizona Right to Life
"Humanity in every age, and even today, looks to works of art to shed light upon its path and its destiny."
~ Pope John Paul II (1999 Letter of His Holiness John Paul II to Artists )
If you missed Eric Genuis, no worries because he's returning with a concert violinist, trumpet and vocalist! Arizona Right to Life will be hosting this dynamic concert on Friday, July 25. Please contact Arizona Right to Life at 602-285-0063 for
ticket info or visit www.azrtl.org.
(Please note: The Resource Center
does not have tickets available.)
What the Resource Center can do for you:
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Provide 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.
- Provide 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.).
- Be available to answer your questions regarding the theology of the body.
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