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TOB 1: Intro to Theology of the Body Crash Course
September 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Free – $30
This course will provide an excellent introduction to Theology of the Body and a solid understanding of God’s plan for humanity. The facilitators will use the DVD series from Ascension Press, An Intro to Theology of the Body: Discovering God’s Master Plan for Your Life. (Written as an 8-part study to gather weekly for 8 weeks, we’ve consolidated all 8 sessions into this crash course with time for reflection, discussion, and prayer.)
The course will address the two most fundamental and universal questions:
- What does it mean to be made human, male and female, in the image and likeness of God?
- How can I live my life in a way that brings happiness and fulfillment?
This study is for every “body” who desires to reach his or her full potential in this life and become Fully Alive — young, old; single, married; clergy and religious! Participants under age 18 may attend accompanied by parent/guardian.
Friday, September 6, 6:30pm – 9:30pm AND
Saturday, September 7, 8am – 4pm*
This consolidated crash course is an ideal solution for those who aren’t able to attend consecutive weeks due to work, family obligations, travel distance, etc. Nursing infants are welcome.
Location: Holy Family Catholic Church — Riede Room
3938 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213
*The course is scheduled to end so those who are able can attend the 4:30pm Vigil Mass at Holy Family
Cost: $20 per person or $30 per couple. FREE for college students, missionaries, and clergy.
This is one of two opportunities to take the Intro to TOB course before the (rarely offered) TOB Level 2 course begins.
Click here for info on the Intro to TOB Crash Course on August 16/17.
Click here for info on the TOB Level 2 course beginning September 18.
RSVP for the Event by completing the form at the end of the page.
If registering as a family, choose Couple and complete the fields for the first two people, then add remaining names and information in the Comment/Questions box at the bottom of the form.
Registration fee includes Handouts, Snacks, and Drinks throughout and a Continental Breakfast on Saturday. For lunch of Saturday, either bring your own lunch or prepay and we will provide an assortment of deli sandwiches.
Accompanying Minors: There are excellent Theology of the Body materials available for children of all ages, however, this course is designed for a more mature audience. Children under the age of 18 can attend at the discretion of their parents (guardian) and must be accompanied by an adult.
Catechist Credit: All Family Renewal Project courses qualify for Catechist Credit through the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Faith Formation. Those seeking credit, please include a note in the Comment Box that you intend to apply for credit so we know to verify your attendance.
MATERIALS:
A course handout will be provided (no additional cost)
A digital workbook and online access to the accompanying videos for one year is available from Ascension Press. Click here to purchase.
For questions or additional information, please contact us:
502.303.1996 (call or text)
email: [email protected]
Family Renewal Project is excited to introduce our newest small-group facilitators, Lucia & Vincent Ricketts!
Vincent and Lucia Ricketts met as students at Bellarmine University. Both are cradle Catholics, but neither knew nor practiced their faith until each had separate conversion experiences in college. After years of friendship and growing in their relationship with the Lord, Vincent and Lucia were married in 2023. They live in Louisville with their baby daughter, Sofía.
Lucia, a native of Orlando, Florida, is a competitive ballroom dancer; she enjoys puzzles and games, and she directs the choir and theatre programs at Holy Angels Academy. Lucia has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has spent the last few years teaching middle and high school mathematics at Holy Angels; she is now an Executive Assistant with St. Joseph Ministries.
Vincent grew up in Louisville, and in his free time enjoys brewing wine and mead, long conversations over good bourbon and a pipe, and keeping bees with his dad. He is also a co-host of Spirit & Spire, a podcast at the Cathedral of the Assumption. Vincent is a full-time employee of Family Renewal Project, presenting a virtue-based ‘healthy relationships’ program to middle & high school students during the school day and occasionally facilitates other FRP offerings (including this one!).
Vincent and Lucia are passionate about Theology of the Body, and are excited to share their passion with you!
