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Summer 2022
Time has changed for Summer Bible Study!
Now, it is 7:00 - 8:15 PM!TOB will be more of an introductory course and barely skim the surface of these amazing teachings from St. John Paul II!
What is the Theology of the Body?The “Theology of the Body” is St. John Paul II's integrated vision of the human person. The human body has a specific meaning, making visible an invisible reality, and is capable of revealing answers regarding fundamental questions about us and our lives:
- Is there a real purpose to life and if so, what is it?
- What does it mean that we were created in the image of God?
- Why were we created male and female? Does it really matter if we are one sex or another?
- What does the marital union of a man and woman say to us about God and his plan for our lives?
- What is the purpose of the married and celibate vocations?
- What exactly is "Love"?
- Is it truly possible to be pure of heart?
All of these questions, and many more, are answered in the 129 Wednesday audiences popularly known as the “Theology of the Body,” delivered by St. John Paul II between 1979 and 1984.
His reflections are based on Scripture and contain a vision of the human person truly worthy of man. Emphasizing the theme of love as self-gift, they counteract societal trends which view the body as an object of pleasure or as a machine for manipulation.
Instead, the body shows us the call and gives us the means to love in the image of God. His earlier book Love and Responsibility, and other papal documents, such as Familiaris Consortio and Mulieris Dignitatem also touch on these and related themes.
John Paul II encourages a true reverence for the gift of our sexuality and challenges us to live it in a way worthy of our great dignity as human persons. His theology is not only for young adults or married couples, but for all ages and vocations, since it sums up the true meaning of being a person.
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Youth volunteers for VBS
Volunteer at VBS!
June 20-23 from 9 AM - 12 PM at Holy Spirit Center
6th grade & up can volunteer
Free t-shirt for all volunteers!
HELP! We need youth volunteers to help be with crews of kids, assist in different stations (games, arts & crafts, Bible Adventures, etc.), and lead songs!
If any youth is wanting to volunteer, please fill out the form below! -
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youth group parent meeting info-Fill out Form A here!
If you filled out this form for Faith Formation, you do not have to submit another one!
-Fill out Form B here!- Email of Youth Minister - emmafae@saintstephencc.org
- Description of Event - Weekly Youth Group Meetings
- Date of event - Wednesdays from September 2020 - May 2021/ September 9, 2020
- Destination of event - St. Stephen Catholic Church or via Zoom
- Individual in charge - Emmafae Lemons
- Estimated time of departure and return - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- Mode of transportation - Parent/guardian
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Flocknotes come out every Monday at 5:30 PM
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-Empowering God's Children for Teens on Wednesday, October 25, 2020 via Zoom
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Calendar
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Wednesday, June 29, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis study is for high school students only!Read More
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Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMThis event is for middle school & high school students! Snacks provided!Read More
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Wednesday, July 6, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis study is for high school students only!Read More
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Wednesday, July 6, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PMThis event is for middle school & high school students! Snacks provided!Read More
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Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis study is for high school students only!Read More
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