WHERE DO WE COME FROM?
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment.
Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, video clips, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…
february
13febAll Day24ONLINE Catholic Sexual Ethics w/ Fr. Joe Koopman
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February 13 – 24, 2023 ONLINE Taught by Fr. Joseph
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February 13 – 24, 2023
ONLINE
Taught by Fr. Joseph Koopman
Course Description:
The class will study the Catholic Church’s teaching on sexual ethics in light of St. John Paul II’s theology of the body. Beginning with a very brief overview of the foundations of Catholic Morality, drawn from the Catechism and John Paul II’s encyclical Veritatis Splendor, (discussing issues such as freedom, virtue, conscience, and moral action), the course will turn to the Church’s vision of sexuality, rooted in the proper theological understanding of the human person. Consideration will be given to the importance of the body within Christian anthropology, along with an examination of the virtue of chastity, the vocation of marriage, and John Paul’s understanding of the ‘nuptial meaning of the body.’ We will study the Church’s teaching on contraception, procreative technologies, sterilization, abortion, homosexuality, fornication and cohabitation, masturbation, pornography and more.
Learning Objectives: The course is designed
- to explore the essential principles of the Catholic moral tradition, and the reasons behind the Catholic Church’s teaching on sexuality
- to assess the contributions that John Paul II’s theology of the body offers Catholic sexual ethics
- to understand the differences between natural family planning and contraception
- to assess the reasons that underlie the Church’s teaching that contraception, homosexuality, masturbation, fornication, pornography and other ethical issues related to sexuality are morally wrong
- to assess the primary reasons why many Catholics reject the Church’s teaching on sexual ethics, and to consider ways to more effectively proclaim the Church’s teaching on sexuality.
Assessment for Certification Students: All TOBI Certification students are required to complete an assessment for this course prior to participating in an additional course with TOBI.
Instructor:
Rev. Joseph Koopman, M.Div, M.A., S.T.D., graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1996, after which he entered St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Cleveland in 2001, and served as a newly ordained priest at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Parma. From 2005 to 2009, Fr. Koopman attended the Accademia Alfonsiana in Rome, Italy, where he received a license and doctorate in theology. Since 2009, he has been a professor of moral theology at St. Mary Seminary, along with serving as an advisor in moral theology and ethics for the Diocese of Cleveland and the Ohio Catholic Conference of Bishops.more
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february 13 (Monday) - 24 (Friday) EST
16feb7:00 pm9:00 pmMade for More - Mexico - Event 1
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Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…
Tickets: DESDE $350.00 MXN
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(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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CENTRO CULTURAL MEXIQUENSE ANÁHUAC
17feb7:00 pm9:00 pmMade for More - Mexico - Event 2
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Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…
Tickets: DESDE $350.00 MXN
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(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
CENTRO CULTURAL MEXIQUENSE ANÁHUAC
march
april
12apr7:00 pm9:00 pmMade For More - Sauk Centre, MN
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Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…
Tickets: $25
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(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
903 State Rd
903 State Road Sauk Centre, MN 56378
17aprAll Day28ONLINE - Theology of the Body 1: Head and Heart Immersion w/ Christopher West
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Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online) April 17
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Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)
April 17 – 28, 2023
Taught by Christopher West
Course Description:
This online course introduces students to the key themes of the 129 Wednesday audience addresses that comprise John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Particular attention will be paid to the imago Dei, fall and redemption, Christian ethics and ethos, freedom and person, gender and vocation. Students will be encouraged to journey from “head to heart” in applying the theological concepts they learn to their own lives and relationships.While the in-person TOB I: Head & Heart Immersion Course experience is the optimal transformational encounter with TOB with the celebration of the Sacraments, daily prayer, and interactions with the instructor and your fellow students, we know that this online course will provide you a beautiful, foundational encounter with the content of our in-person TOB I: Head & Heart Immersion Course.
How Does the Online Course Work?
- Registrants for this online TOB I course, will receive access to a filmed version of our in-person 5-day TOB I course and a digital course workbook from April 17-28, 2023.
- Each video session is complete with the resources used in the course, as well as directions for helping to make this online course, not only intellectually stimulating, but also spiritually fruitful.
- There will be live group Q&A sessions provided during that two-week period for all students who wish to participate. Christopher West, Bill Donaghy, or Jen Settle will host the live sessions. These group sessions will be recorded for those students who cannot make the designated times and will be accessible through the online course portal.
- Students who wish to attend another course with TOBI or enter into the TOBI Certification Program, must watch all of the videos and complete a multiple choice exam at the end of the course. A passing grade of 80% is required for the exam. Please note that this is the only online course that TOBI offers, so all other courses will be in-person.
Registration Cost:
$895 Registration Fee*
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 13, 2023
*Register and pay before April 3rd, 2023, and students living within the continental US and Canada will receive a hard copy of the TOB 1 workbook. All students will receive a downloadable digital workbook at the time of the course.
Instructor:
Christopher West, Th.D.
Christopher West, Th.D., serves as President and Senior Lecturer for the Theology of the Body Institute near Philadelphia. His global lecturing, best-selling books and multiple audio and video programs have made him one of the world’s most recognized teachers of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. His work has been featured in The New York Times, on ABC News, MSNBC, Fox News, and countless Catholic and Evangelical media outlets.
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april 17 (Monday) - 28 (Friday) EST
may
08mayAll Day19ONLINE - Theology of the Body & the Marian Mystery w/ Christopher West
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Theology
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Theology of the Body & the Marian Mystery (Online)
May 8 – 19, 2023
Taught by Christopher West
“Glorious things are said of you, O city of God” (Ps 87:3).
“One thing I ask, this alone I seek,” says the psalmist, “to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and contemplate his temple” (Ps 27:4).
These Scriptures, and countless others, are fulfilled in the flesh and blood of Mary, which became God’s city, God’s dwelling place. But for far too many Catholics, Mary remains an abstraction, a blue plaster statue, a disincarnate hyper-pious “ideal” far removed from the realities of daily life and the visceral desires of the human heart. Who is Mary, really? “Who is this who comes forth like the dawn, beautiful as the moon, pure as the blazing sun, fearsome as celestial visions?” (Song of Songs 6:10).
Through the lens of St. John Paul II’s TOB and with the help of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the insights of countless saints and mystics throughout the ages, this course seeks to answer that question in such a way as to show what the most influential woman in all of human history means to us here and now, today, in our own personal lives, with all our questions, struggles, and longings. It will demonstrate how all the Marian doctrines of the Church and the call of true devotion to the Mother of God have one and only one goal: to lead us to deeper union with the Word who was made flesh in her womb.
Instructor:
Christopher West, ThD, serves as President and Senior Lecturer for the Theology of the Body Institute near Philadelphia. His global lecturing, best-selling books and multiple audio and video programs have made him one of the world’s most recognized teachers of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. His work has been featured in The New York Times, on ABC News, MSNBC, Fox News, and countless Catholic and Evangelical media outlets.more
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may 8 (Monday) - 19 (Friday) EST
09may7:00 pm9:00 pmMade for More - Pelham, NH
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Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…
Tickets: $25
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(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
St Patrick's Church
12 Main Street Pelham, NH 03076
10may7:00 pm9:00 pmMade for More - Cincinnati, OH
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Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive…
Tickets: $25
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(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
St. Susanna Catholic Church
616 Reading Road Mason, OH 45040
28mayAll Day02junTheology of the Body 1: Head and Heart Immersion w/ Christopher West
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May 28 – June 2, 2023 Schoenstatt Retreat Center Waukesha,
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May 28 – June 2, 2023
Schoenstatt Retreat Center
Waukesha, WI
Taught by Christopher West
Registration Open!
Please click “Register” below to see more information about the course.
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May 28 (Sunday) - June 2 (Friday) EST
Location
Schoenstatt Retreat Center
W284n698 Cherry Ln
june
28mayAll Day02junTheology of the Body 1: Head and Heart Immersion w/ Christopher West
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May 28 – June 2, 2023 Schoenstatt Retreat Center Waukesha,
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May 28 – June 2, 2023
Schoenstatt Retreat Center
Waukesha, WI
Taught by Christopher West
Registration Open!
Please click “Register” below to see more information about the course.
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May 28 (Sunday) - June 2 (Friday) EST
Location
Schoenstatt Retreat Center
W284n698 Cherry Ln
18jun(jun 18)4:00 pm23(jun 23)12:00 pmTheology of the Body & the Marian Mystery w/ Christopher West
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June 18-23, 2023
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June 18-23, 2023
Black Rock Retreat Center
Quarryville, PA
Taught by Christopher West
REGISTRATION OPEN!
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18 (Sunday) 4:00 pm - 23 (Friday) 12:00 pm EST
july
17julAll Day28ONLINE - Theology of the Body 1: Head and Heart Immersion w/ Christopher West
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Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)
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Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)
July 17 – 28, 2023
Taught by Christopher West
Registration Open!
Please click “Register” below for more information about the course.
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july 17 (Monday) - 28 (Friday) EDT
30julAll Day04augTheology of the Body and Spiritual Direction w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
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July 30 – August 4, 2023 Black Rock Retreat Center Quarryville, PA
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July 30 – August 4, 2023
Black Rock Retreat Center
Quarryville, PA
Taught by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
Registration will be open soon!
This course explores various aspects of the theory and practice of spiritual direction. Spiritual direction is an art that allows many approaches. What is unique about spiritual direction is that it is a relationship that focuses on the one-on-one relationship of the directee with God. Our one-on-one relationship with God began and is seen in original man, in his original solitude with God and is the foundation of every other relationship. Through the wounds inflicted by sin, historical man struggles to live fully from that relationship. The relationship of vulnerability with a spiritual director or a deeply trusted friend can help us move towards our destiny as eschatological man, when that relationship is fully healed and brought to its ultimate spousal consummation with Christ. The spiritual director supports the directee in traveling a way of prayer, purification and illumination until arriving finally at transforming union with God.
All our week-long retreats include:
- Five days of learning & interactive lecture (30 hours of master’s level instruction)
- Fantastic workbook so you can focus on receiving vs. note-taking
- Daily Mass, adoration, and confession
- Accommodations & delicious meals
- Time for relaxation and networking
- Gorgeous grounds to soak in God’s natural beauty
- Optional round trip shuttle from Philadelphia International Airport
Instructor:
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, is a Benedictine monk of St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He has provided spiritual direction for many men and women, including married couples, seminarians, consecrated religious, and priests, even while completing his Ph.D in computer science at Penn State University. He became the programming manager and an on-air contributor for We Are One Body Catholic Radio in 2010 and has recorded thousands of radio programs on theology and the spiritual life. He has extensive experience as a retreat master for laity, consecrated religious, and priests. He became the Director of Spiritual Formation for St. Vincent Seminary in 2016.
Registration Cost:
– $1,295 Early Registration Fee before May 30, 2023
— Price includes room, meals, workbook, and course.
– $1,395 Registration Fee after May 30, 2023
– $100 Optional Airport Shuttle from Philadelphia International Airport
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July 30 (Sunday) - August 4 (Friday) EST
august
30julAll Day04augTheology of the Body and Spiritual Direction w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
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July 30 – August 4, 2023 Black Rock Retreat Center Quarryville, PA
Event Details
July 30 – August 4, 2023
Black Rock Retreat Center
Quarryville, PA
Taught by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
Registration will be open soon!
This course explores various aspects of the theory and practice of spiritual direction. Spiritual direction is an art that allows many approaches. What is unique about spiritual direction is that it is a relationship that focuses on the one-on-one relationship of the directee with God. Our one-on-one relationship with God began and is seen in original man, in his original solitude with God and is the foundation of every other relationship. Through the wounds inflicted by sin, historical man struggles to live fully from that relationship. The relationship of vulnerability with a spiritual director or a deeply trusted friend can help us move towards our destiny as eschatological man, when that relationship is fully healed and brought to its ultimate spousal consummation with Christ. The spiritual director supports the directee in traveling a way of prayer, purification and illumination until arriving finally at transforming union with God.
All our week-long retreats include:
- Five days of learning & interactive lecture (30 hours of master’s level instruction)
- Fantastic workbook so you can focus on receiving vs. note-taking
- Daily Mass, adoration, and confession
- Accommodations & delicious meals
- Time for relaxation and networking
- Gorgeous grounds to soak in God’s natural beauty
- Optional round trip shuttle from Philadelphia International Airport
Instructor:
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, is a Benedictine monk of St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He has provided spiritual direction for many men and women, including married couples, seminarians, consecrated religious, and priests, even while completing his Ph.D in computer science at Penn State University. He became the programming manager and an on-air contributor for We Are One Body Catholic Radio in 2010 and has recorded thousands of radio programs on theology and the spiritual life. He has extensive experience as a retreat master for laity, consecrated religious, and priests. He became the Director of Spiritual Formation for St. Vincent Seminary in 2016.
Registration Cost:
– $1,295 Early Registration Fee before May 30, 2023
— Price includes room, meals, workbook, and course.
– $1,395 Registration Fee after May 30, 2023
– $100 Optional Airport Shuttle from Philadelphia International Airport
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July 30 (Sunday) - August 4 (Friday) EST
september
11sep(sep 11)5:00 pm22(sep 22)12:00 pmONLINE Philosophy of St. John Paul II w/ Dr. Peter Colosi
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September 11-22, 2023
ONLINE
Taught by Dr. Peter Colosi
Registration Open!
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11 (Monday) 5:00 pm - 22 (Friday) 12:00 pm EDT
october
09octAll Day20ONLINE - Theology of the Body 1: Head and Heart Immersion w/ Christopher West
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Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)
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Theology of the Body I: Head & Heart Immersion Course (Online)
October 9 – 20, 2023
Taught by Christopher West
Registration Open!
Please click “Register” below for more information about the course.
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october 9 (Monday) - 20 (Friday) EDT
november
06novAll Day17ONLINE - Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization w/ Christopher West
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Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization Course (Online) November
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Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization Course (Online)
November 6 – 17, 2023
Taught by Christopher West
Please click “Register” below for more information about the course.
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november 6 (Monday) - 17 (Friday) EST
december
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December 4 – 15,
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December 4 – 15, 2023
ONLINE
Taught by Bill Donaghy
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4 (Monday) 12:01 am - 15 (Friday) 11:59 pm EST
Bring Theology of the
Body to You
The Theology of the Body Institute provides a wide variety of onsite programs and live events tailored to meet your specific needs (in both English and Spanish). Our premier event is called “Made for More” and offers an evening of visual beauty, live music, and dynamic presentation that is sure to open your heart and your senses to the secret of God revealed in all of creation, especially our creation as male and female.
TOB Institute Speakers
Christopher West
Bill Donaghy
Jen Settle
Evan Lemoine
Jason Clark
Michael Mangione
Bring Theology
of the Body
to You
The Theology of the Body Institute provides a wide variety of onsite programs and live events tailored to meet your specific needs. Our premiere event is called Made for More and offers an evening of visual beauty, live music, and dynamic presentation that is sure to open people’s hearts and your senses to the secret of God revealed in all of creation, especially our creation as male and female – tailored to meet your specific needs (in both English and Spanish).
TOB Institute Speakers
Christopher West
Bill Donaghy
Jen Settle
Evan Lemoine
Jason Clark