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We do not handle registration for Recommended Activities, but we have provided information so that you can make your own arrangements to attend those events.
Year 1: Theology of the Body
Seminar A
“Setting the Stage”: Seminar A of Year 1 sets the stage by presenting an overview of the Catholic Church’s teachings, wisdom, and guidance regarding love and human sexuality and introduces Blessed John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, which will be the basis for this year’s presentations. This helps us understand ourselves, our purpose, and the truth about authentic love.
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Seminar B
“In Search of Freedom”: Seminar B of Year 1 covers man’s fall into sin and the resulting objectification of others. We expose the “Use Mentality” in our culture and delve into the true meaning of freedom, authentic love, and redemption based on an understanding of our bodies.
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Seminar C
“Authentic Relationships”: Seminar C of Year 1 covers a wide variety of topics such as purity, modesty, chastity, masculine and feminine identities, etc. Healthy marriages are discussed, as well as ways to prepare for future relationships, whether single, married or religious. Teens will have an opportunity to make what they have learned their own.
Monday March 19th
7-9 p.m.
Diocesan Pastoral Center, Room 159 BC
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Seminar D
Seminar D of Year 1 is a retreatwhich is a chance to encounter the Living God in the beauty of the pines!
Please Save the Date! While a retreat is required in Year 1 and Year 3, a teen can go to his/her parish retreat or a similar retreat to meet this requirement. The retreat that is being planned by The CALL Team will be held on April 27-29, 2011 at Camp Tepeyac in Prescott, Arizona. Meagan Rippee is the Retreat Coordinator, Fr. Paul Sullivan is the Spiritual Director. The cost will be approximately $125 per teen and transportation will need to be provided by parents. More information will be shared next spring!
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Year 2: Wonderfully Created in a Broken World
Seminar A
“Beauty of Biology”: Seminar A of Year 2 allows Mother/Daughter in one room and Father/Son in another to learn together about male/female reproductive anatomy and physiology, contraception and the contraceptive mentality, true masculinity and femininity, the unitive and procreative nature of marriage, NFP, and sexual morality. The Church’s beautiful teachings intertwine with the truth of science to show us the beauty of our biology.
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Seminar B
“Cultural Minefield”: Seminar B of Year 2 presents the current societal landscape and how the cardinal virtues help us to navigate this world of STDs and hook-up relationships as well as other challenges to a healthy, happy, and holy future. True freedom is contrasted with enslavement to passions and pleasures. Practical tips for avoiding these temptations are presented by examining real-world problems and situations of our culture.
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Seminar C
“The Stand for Life”: Seminar C of Year 2 gives us the opportunity to discuss abortion from all angles – medical, sociological, theological, emotional, legal, etc. This interactive seminar will give students a chance to prepare themselves to stand up for life with knowledge, courage, and compassion.
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Seminar D
“Truth in a Disordered World”: Seminar D of Year 2 will be taking it to the streets by introducing the ways news media, health, music, television, and other organizations present topics of life and love, which is often in stark contrast to the unwavering truth, love, hope, and compassion of the Church. Students will be synthesizing all that they have learned so far, with opportunities for role-playing and defending their beliefs.
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Year 3: Bioethics and College Readiness
Seminar A
“Philosophical Basis for Christian Bioethics”: Seminar A of Year 3 introduces the philosophical basis for Christian bioethics by examining the topic of ethics, as well as several false worldviews like materialism, relativism, and utilitarianism. We begin presenting the Catholic Worldview by discussing natural law and revelation. We discuss the idea of law in a society, and how private decisions affect society. We also discuss the legal history of abortion and the exploitation of women. Other false worldviews such as radical feminism, anti-Catholicism, and hedonism will be exposed. In addition, we discuss the rights of conscience of people in the medical field.
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Seminar B
“Understanding Biotechnology”: Seminar B of Year 3 takes up topics of Biotechnology such as cloning, IVF, sperm donor/egg extraction and sales, adult vs. embryonic stem cell research, and human engineering. This fascinating seminar will present the science behind biotechnology as well as presenting the Church’s teachings on the value of every human person. False worldviews such as consumerism and scientism are exposed.
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Seminar C
“Forming Your Conscience”: Seminar C of Year 3 examines the responsibility of each person to correctly form his or her conscience. Important end-of-life issues are presented and examined within a framework helpful for moral decision-making. Sentimentalism and a review of utilitarianism are also discussed.
Sunday, April 1st
7-9 p.m.
Venue is TBD
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Seminar D
“Encountering College Life”: Seminar D of Year 3 is a mini-retreat and reviews many other “–isms” which will be encountered in college and adult life. Teens have a chance to interact with the material they have heard throughout the 3-year program, learning to identify false worldviews and to more fully understand, live by, and defend the teachings of the Church. This seminar presents a realistic view of college life with the goal of entering into adult life prepared for happy, holy, and healthy careers, families, and futures.
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