Join us for a day of formation, discussion, and prayerful reflection on one of the most pressing issues facing our culture today.

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This year's conference will take place at Holy Family Parish in Stow, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Tickets will be $39 per individual and $75 per couple. A box lunch is included in registration. See the registration page for more details. 

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The Conference on Gender Identity was born of a desire for parents, educators, and all Christian faithful to be equipped with the intellectual and pastoral formation needed to integrate and promote a Christian understanding of what it means to be made male and female in the image and likeness of God. Our hope is that those attending will feel prepared to lead and accompany others in their journey.

Walking with Purpose: Fearless & Free Scripture Study

 

Based on the Book of Ephesians

For women ages 16 and up

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Meeting on Wednesdays on the following dates from 7:00pm - 9:00pm:

 

January 17th

January 24th

February 7th

February 21st

March 6th

March 20th

 

7:00-7:30pm - check in and social time

7:30-9:00pm - book & scripture reflection, and small group discussion

 

Fearless and Free is a Bible study based on the book of Ephesians. So many of us are wrestling through the reality that life isn’t easy, even when we are doing the right things. Suffering can slam into us from left field, leaving us reeling.

 

This study provides a firm foundation to stand on no matter what life throws our way. With an emphasis on healing and wholeness, Fearless and Free is the most personal and transformative study that Walking with Purpose has offered.

 

For questions please contact

Toni Esposito

Email: toniesposito870@gmail.com

cell: 440-225-3257

 

$35 includes a copy of the book and light refreshments during each meeting (you will get your book at your first meeting).

 

Register by 01/03

Our Poustinia Retreat will be 24 hours of silence and solitude. We will begin with Mass around 6:30 pm on Friday. Then we will each go to our individual rooms with only bread, water, a bible, a prayer journal, an icon, and any necessary clothes and toiletries. No phones, electronics or watches. We only leave our rooms to use the bathroom. Father will bring us all back to the chapel for Mass at 6:30 pm on Saturday. Afterward, we will enjoy a meal together and share about the retreat. We will sleep at the retreat center again on Saturday night and leave Sunday after morning prayer and breakfast.

 

Cost: $185/person includes speaker and priest stipends, two nights lodging, Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast

 

Formation meetings:

We will have three meetings which will prepare us for retreat. We will cover the topics of fasting, Scripture, journaling, icons, and silence.

 

The formation meetings will be held from 7 to 9 pm in the Parish Center at St. Basil’s in Brecksville on the following dates:

1. Thursday, December 14th

2. Thursday, January 11th

3. Tuesday, February 13th

 

We fast on bread and water on our meeting days to help us prepare for our retreat fast.

 

Please register before December 5th. 

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8-Week Series

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What does it mean to be human? What is the purpose of our life? Discover the goodness and beauty of God's original plan for humanity in this 8-week intro course to John Paul II's Theology of the Body.

 

Many people who study TOB describe the experience as life-changing. TOB provides a way to view reality which speaks to the deepest desire of our hearts, to love and be loved like Christ loves. This class will put you on the path to discover God’s plan for your life, now and forever. For parents, learning TOB will help you guide your children to uphold their dignity and pursue virtue in years to come.

 

This study will begin January 16th and continue until March 5th.

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There are two times to choose from:

• Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:30

• Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30

 

St. Basil the Great

8700 Brecksville Rd. 

Brecksville, OH 44141

 

$40 registration fee includes book and light refreshments. 

During this year of the Eucharistic Revival, join us to discover how our bodies reveal the mystery of God through this 1 day long course. 

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St. Mary Parish

340 N. Main St. 

Hudson, OH 44236

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Many people who study TOB describe the experience as life-changing. This is because TOB provides a way to view reality which speaks to the deepest desire of our hearts, to love and be loved like Christ loves. This class will put you on the path to discover God’s plan for your life, now and forever.

 

Hear 4 Different Talks About:

1. What is TOB and why is it so important?

2. The Creation and Redemption of Man & Woman

3. Resurrection of the Body & Celibacy for the Kingdom

4. The Sacrament of Marriage & the Language of Sexual Union

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Featuring speakers Fr. Patrick Schultz & Jen Ricard

 

Registration by 1/19​

Book Study

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Join us as we explore a deeply personal story of one man’s spiritual odyssey and the unflagging faith which enabled him to survive 23 agonizing years in Soviet prisons and the labor camps of Siberia.

 

We will be reading the book He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, a book to inspire all Christians to greater faith and trust in God--even in their darkest hour. As the author asks, "What can ultimately trouble the soul that accepts every moment of every day as a gift from the hands of God and strives always to do his will?"

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This study will begin January 17th and continue for 10 weeks, until March 20th. 

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall

(in person or Zoom)

1905 Portage Trail

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

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There are 2 options for attending this study:

1) Wednesday mornings: 9:30-11am

2) Wednesday evenings: 7:00-8:30pm

 

$35 includes book and light refreshments during each meeting (you will get your book at your first meeting)

Join us for a day long introductory course designed for educators, parents and disciples of all kinds to come and learn more about John Paul II's Theology of the Body.

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Holy Trinity

33601 Detroit Rd

Avon, OH 44011

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Many people who study TOB describe the experience as life-changing. This is because TOB provides a way to view reality which speaks to the deepest desire of our hearts, to love and be loved like Christ loves. This class will put you on the path to discover God’s plan for your life, now and forever.

 

Hear 4 Different Talks About:

1. What is TOB and why is it so important?

2. The Creation and Redemption of Man & Woman

3. Resurrection of the Body & Celibacy for the Kingdom

4. The Sacrament of Marriage & the Language of Sexual Union

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Featuring speakers Fr. David Stavarz and Jen Ricard

 

Registration by 1/26​