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Host Family Home in St. Louis Area

For all people, answering the deep questions of what it means to be male, female, human requires laying a solid foundation of why we were created and what will lead to our utmost fulfillment.  Join us for a Theology of the Body Retreat Intensive.  Private groups – such as Newman Centers, youth group core team, engaged couples, educators and parish groups – can request their own weekend.  Experience rich content plus witnesses (married couples, one consecrated celibate) providing testimony as to why and how to live this teaching and lively discussion all within a home.
Meet a few of the witnesses.
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Great literature helps us better understand ourselves as well as humanity and teaches us to focus – a necessity for meditative prayer – all through an amazing story! Send us a message through “Get Involved” requesting more information if you’d like to learn more.  Meetings take place at the Vento home.

2024: Michael D. O’Brien’s Cry of Stone, The Father’s Tale, Strangers and Sojourners, Plague Journal, Eclipse of the Sun; Dante’s Divine Comedy (in three parts)

September 27-28 2024

Retreat/Host Home in Cottleville, MO

Enjoy being immersed in something unique – a positive, refreshing view on why we are created, love, prayer, relationships and more. St. John Paul the Great knew we would be walking into a land of confusion on these topics. From his deep response to modernity, you’ll experience rich content, lively discussion and witness couples explaining their adventure in living the Catholic faith with passion amid daily life. Be encouraged to trust Jesus like never before. Read feedback from previous events. Meals, snacks & workbook included.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Orlando’s Banquet Center in Maryland Heights

Join us for the Inaugural Benefit Dinner of the Institute to help support Theology of the Body and much more, especially for young people!  What does it means to be male, female, and even human?  Our Theology of the Body Intensive Weekends, Study Groups and Conferences provide roots of deep formation so the winds of the culture do not sway our youth. Help us expand our mission and jump from a few events each year to 6 weekends, 2 – 3 conferences and numerous study groups, even across the country (like the one beginning for college students in Santa Paula, CA!).  Leah Darrow, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, now Catholic mom, author and dynamic speaker will be the keynote.  Bring your friends, family, as well as your teen or young adult children for a night to remember!  Sponsorships available.
Registration closes October 23rd.

Friday Evening, June 23, 2023

Vento Home in St. Louis Area

Sangria, beer, whiskey and appetizers.  Nertz and washers. 
4:30 – 7:30 (or whenever).  Inviting all young adults to learn more about the Theology of the Body Intensive weekends from people who have already attended and a sample of witnesses. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 22nd to the email address on the image or by hitting “Get Involved.”

JANUARY 2 – 6, 2023

St. Louis – America’s Center: Mission Way Booth #721

We are thrilled and honored to join thousands of Catholics at SEEK 2023, sponsored by FOCUS. Drop by our booth to enter a raffle for JPII and Benedict-focused prizes. Enjoy the “Becoming More Human” station at our booth, with hands-on opportunities to slow down and focus. Learn more about our TOB Introductions for college students, literature book club and upcoming conferences. Browse our Ratzinger library, too.
Most importantly, join us in praying for the repose of the soul of POPE BENEDICT XVI, our beloved patron and spiritual father. We praise God for his life and witness!