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A NewLanguage

Study Series onJohn Paul IIs

Theology of the


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Prepared by

Women Affirming Life, Inc.,Imago Dei, Inc.

and

Mary Shivanandan, S.T.D.,

Professor, John Paul II Institute for Studieson Marriage and Family,Catholic University of America


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What is the theology of

the body?


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The "theology of the

body" is a series ofScriptural reflectionson the meaning ofhuman love andsexuality developedby Pope John Paul IIin a series of 130homilies.


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Why is it

called thetheology ofthe body?


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John Paul II

called thesereflections the

theology of thebody because in

some way, the

body itselfreveals the

mystery of God


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the one-fleshunion of man

and womanimages divine

Trinitariancommunion.


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How does thetheology of thebody help us

understand theChristian

meaning ofmarriage and

sexuality?


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It helps us reclaim

the Christianunderstanding ofsexuality and the

human person asGIFT in order toshow us the truemeaning of humanlove and life and.


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. it offers a

model for self-giving love andtrue happiness

for all Christians,whether single,married orreligious.


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What is

ANew

Language?


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FORMAT:

A four-season group study series with 8 12 participants. Each season consists

of 6 weekly 90 minute sessions.


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PURPOSE:

explore the Holy Father's teachings on thetheology of the body

prayerfully reflect on the lived experience ofself-giving love

grow in a deeper knowledge and appreciationof our identity as men and women

develop a stronger commitment to integratefaith into everyday life


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Each participant has:

AND


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Core texts: Crossing the Threshold ofLove by Dr. Mary Shivanandan and theStudy GuideA New Languagecontaining:

references to excerptsfrom John PaulIIs writings on theology of the body

relevant Scripture passages

cross references to the Catechism ofthe Catholic Church


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THE FOUR SEASONS:

Original Unity of ManandWoman

Blessed Are the Pure of Heart Life in the Spirit

Marriage and the Language ofthe Body


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Season One: Original Unity of

Manand Woman


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Lays the foundation forunderstanding the theology ofthe body by discovering Gods

original plan for the humanperson as man and woman and

their loving communion in thecreation account in Genesis.


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Season One Topics

Introduction to the Major Themes/TheImportance of Experience in UnderstandingRevelation

Original Solitude Original Unity Original Nakedness and the Nuptial Meaning

of the Body The Blessing of Fertility The Person, Gift and Communion


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Season Two: Blessed Are thePure of Heart


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Considers the redemption ofsexuality after the fall by

reflecting on Jesus words onadultery in the heart in

Matthew 5: 27-28


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Season Two Topics

The Fall and Its Consequences forMan/Woman Relations

Lust: A Deception of the Heart and aDistortion of the Language of the Body

Christs Words on Adultery of the Heart: A Callto Conversion

Redemption of the Body in Christ Resurrection of the Body and Celibacy for the

Kingdom


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Season Three: Life in the Spirit


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Explores the meaning ofmarriage and the relations

between men and women inlight of the analogy ofmarriage with the great

mystery of Christs union withthe Church as described in

Ephesians 5:21-33.


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Season Three Topics

Ephesians 5: A Key Text for Marriage andUnderstanding Man and Woman

The Head/Body Analogy - Bisubjectivity Submission: An Experiencing of Love Sacrament of Christ and the Church: Source

of All the Sacraments Sacrament of Creation and the Indissolubility

of Marriage Eros and Agape in Marriage


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Season Four: Marriage and theLanguage of the Body


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Further develops an

understanding of marriage asthe symbol of Christs self-

giving love for the Church,especially in the intimate linkbetween the love-giving and

life-giving aspects of the one-flesh union.


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Season Four Topics

Teaching of Vatican Council II Significance ofHumanae Vitae for

Anthropology Primacy of Love and the Language of

the Body Truth and the Language of the Body Ethos of Redemption and Motherhood Foundation of a Civilization of Love


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Study group facilitators are formed

and trained by Imago Dei.


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Study group format is basedon experiential learning.


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Provides the context for an encounter

between Revelation (as interpreted bythe Church) and experience.

Offers sound doctrinal content.

Recognizes that the truth penetratesbest when it is experienced and shared.


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Enables participants to learn from theheart and form small Christiancommunities.

Looks beyond transmittal ofinformationto a transformation of mind and heart. Six-week session allows time to begin

to grasp the depth of the Holy Fathers

comprehensive and counter-culturalteaching.


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A MajorPurpose is

growth inthe spirituallife.


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Begins and ends with prayer

Includes Scriptural reflection

Offers Catechism referencesfor further study & reflection

Helps participants discernhow to live out the teaching indaily life


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Evangelization

is anessential

component.


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Participants are

encouraged tospread the goodnews.

If you dont giveit away, you loseit.


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Reactions from Participants


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This was something I totallyappreciatedwhether youre a

man or woman, whether youremarried or single, this is a richexperience.


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We all thought this was a wonderfulway to learn about the Popes

theology of the body.

Its really an extraordinary vision very powerful, joyful, positive,

dynamic. Its really wonderful.


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It will be the intellectual

underpinnings for building the cultureof life.

Once you are there, it will take on alife of its own Its something that isso needed It is something we are

being called to what John Paul IIhas elevated marriage to isbeautiful.


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The Holy Fathers insights aredesperately needed by parents

both to enrich their marriageand to equip them to guide and

nurture their children.


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Just before completing thestudy series, my 11 year olddaughter said to me, Mom,

when you talk about sex to meit is so beautiful, but when my

friends talk to me, they makeme feel dirty.


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Thanks a lot, Mom.I love you.


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For more informationon starting a study group:

See www.imagodei-tob.orgor email: TOBStudy@ imagodei-tob.orgor call: 1-202-962-0040.

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