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Theology on Tap, San Fernando
Summer 2005
- Our Lady of Grace Parish, 5011 White Oak Ave., Encino
{Saturday, July 23}
"The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?" by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church has been a mega best seller, sometimes selling so fast that stores have difficulty keeping it stocked! Unlike so many bestselling self-help books that suggest you try to find the purpose and meaning of your life by looking within yourself, this one focuses on God, His will and His plan for you. Find out how this book can be used by Catholics to improve our relationship with Christ as Fr. Joe Shea helps us answer the question: “What on earth am I here for?" (Hint: It’s not about you!) You don’t need to have read the book or even own a copy to appreciate this talk.
- Dennis H. Young
{Saturday, July 31}
Catholicism is rich in tradition, ceremony and symbolism. Over the years many of the symbolic gestures and traditions have become more of a habit than anything else. Has Mass become routine for you? Do you sometimes feel like your just going through the motions? Join us as Monsignor Padraic Loftus takes us on a fresh look at the history of our Mass and helps us to know why we do the things we do.
{Saturday, Aug. 6}
Men. Women. Can't live with them. Can't live without them. What is it about men and women that make them tick? We interact everyday with each other, we fall in and out of love and we marry and live happily ever after. But what makes us tick? What is the secret behind the estrogen/testosterone balance ... and do we really want to know? Come and explore these intriguing thoughts with speaker Peter Canavan.
- Prudence Gensman
{Saturday, Aug. 13}
How do we reconcile the Christian command to "seek peace" when we find ourselves living in a world of injustice? "If you want peace, work for justice."
These words by Pope Paul VI set the stage for the third session on social justice. At this gathering, author Eric DeBode will introduce the concepts of peace and social justice in the context of our Catholic Christian faith. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period focused on determining what we can do to make a difference.
Though Catholic teachings are uniform on the sanctity and value of life, many scholars within the church differ on what the truly Christian response should be when facing multilayered social problems such as racism, homelessness, crime and poverty.
In becoming the person Christ wants us to be, we are encouraged to seek wisdom and truth regardless of our nationality, social status, economic bracket or demographic.
- Rebecca Devereaux
About Theology on TapDuring the first 20 years, 1981 to 2000, Theology on Tap was hosted by 120 different parishes. More than 175 speakers have been privileged to address over 30,000 young adults during these summer sessions. Theology on Tap began in June 1981 at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, as a response to a conversation between a parish priest and a young man from the parish who was graduating from college. That man was looking beyond his last few months of college to the "real world." He was facing a career and wondering about the future. He was concerned about his personal identity and finding meaning in life. "Will I be more than my job? What will it mean to fall in love? Where does God fit in all this? What does it mean to be Catholic?" Theology on Tap will continue to address these and similar questions.
Theology-On-Tap is a four-week speaker conversation program that takes God out of the confines of a church building and into the daily lives of young adults by offering a series of topics that young adults care about in a relaxed and fun environment.
Who will attend TOT?
We are targeting the Catholic young adult community — singles and couples in their 20s and 30s: young adults trying to make sense of their lives. These young adults are seeking to meet other Catholic young adults asking some of the same questions.
Why target this audience?
This group of people are often overlooked by the Catholic Church. There are programs designed to meet the needs of elementary to junior high, high school and older adults. After receiving the sacrament of confirmation or graduation from high school, there is no direct follow-up by the Catholic Church to young adults. We want to remedy this situation by providing more guidance and support for young adults as they make critical decisions about work, school, family, relationships, even decisions regarding their faith. Theology oOn Tap is one step in that direction.
This is an excellent event to invite someone that has not been to church in a while. We hope that you will join us and feel free invite as many friends as you want. For more information, e-mail tot@sfmya.org.
