Theology of the Body is an integrated vision of the human person - body, soul, and spirit.

It was originally presented by Pope John Paul II as a series of short reflections over a period of years, and it has since been collected into a single volume known as the Theology of the Body.

Theology of the Body has been called a "ticking time-bomb" and a "new sexual revolution" waiting to explode, and it has important things to teach about sexuality, identity, marriage, gender, the Eucharist, and much, much more.

Basically, Theology of the Body is designed to teach that the physical human body has a specific meaning and is capable of revealing answers regarding fundamental questions about us and our human existence.

Why were we created male and female?
Does it really matter if we are one sex or another?
What does the marital union teach us about God and his plan for us?
What is the purpose of the married and celibate vocations?
What exactly is "Love"?

And much more!

Family Life International not only offers Theology of the Body books and resources from Christopher West and others, but we also offer regular Theology of the Body seminars and presentations.

Our presenters are Celia & John Kennedy. Both work for Family Life International in Christchurch, presenting seminars on Theology of the Body and marriage and family issues. They have been involved for many years in adult education in the Faith. In 2003/4 they took time out to attend the John Paul II Catholic Bible School in Alberta, Canada, and in 2005 they were graduate diploma students at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Melbourne, Australia. They have been married for 36 years, have had five children, and now have five beautiful grandchildren.

Celia and John can come to your parish or group to speak about Theology of the Body, or you can participate in one of their in-house seminars.

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