Theology of the Body Conference for Educators and Formators

St Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is receiving ever greater attention, as more and more people are seeing and experiencing its ability to enrich lives. St. Mary's University, Twickenham are holding a conference which aims to offer educators and other formators an opportunity to learn how this rich and beautiful teaching can be effectively transmitted in the classroom, the parish, at home and in our culture.
Delegates will receive information, ideas and tools on how to appropriately convey and integrate the Theology of the Body within Catholic education and in one’s field of responsibility – helping formators become better equipped and empowered to communicate this teaching clearly and confidently.
Keynote Speaker: Bishop John Keenan of Paisley 

Who is this conference for?

  • Educators and Teachers
  • Catechists and Youth Ministers
  • Parents
  • Priests and Religious

It may also be of interest to:

  • Those interested in the New Evangelisation
  • Vocation Directors
  • Seminarians and Seminary Directors
  • Marriage and Family Experts
  • Those involved in pastoral care and ministry
  • Theology of the Body Enthusiasts
When? Saturday 30th April 2016, 9:15am

Co-hosted by by the ‘Aquinas Centre for Theological Literacy’ at St Mary’s University, the Office of Marriage and Family Life, Diocese of Westminster and Choose Life, Choose Love, St Patrick’s Church, Soho, London

Time: 10am – 4.30pm
(Conference Registration and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9.15am)
Cost: £20.00 including lunch or £15.00 Concessions (OAP/Unemployed/Students)
Venue: Room K222, St Mary’s University, Twickeham 


For conference enquiries, please contact Dr Anthony Towey: anthony.towey@stmarys.ac.uk

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