TOB Training
The Diocese of Austin hosts a comprehensive training to those interested in teaching Theology of the Body throughout the diocese. These trainings are offered in both Spanish and English.

Please visit the diocesan website to learn more: austindiocese.org/catechesis-on-human-love

Book Group
We don't have any studies scheduled at this time. Please reach out if you are interested in a reading group. Here are some recommended titles:

• Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West
• Man and Woman he Created Them, A Theology of the Body  by John Paul II
• Theology of the Body Explained by Christopher West
• Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla

Studies for Adults:

• Into the Heart by Christopher West, published by Ascension Press

Short Studies for High School or College Age student:

• Freedom to Love by Christopher West, published by Ascension Press
• Theology of HER BODY/Theology of HIS BODY (flip book) by Jason Evert, published by Ascension Press

Resources:
Talking points for speaking to kids on gender and pronouns, and other tough topics from the Sophia Institute for Teachers. Visit discover.sophiainstitute.com/transgender/

TOB Monthly is an interactive mini-magazine for families to learn about the purpose and gift of personhood through the lens of Theology of the Body. TOB Monthly is available for the following age groups: Littles (2-5), Kids (6-9), Middles (10-13), Teens (14-18), Campus (19-22). Learn more at  tobparentschool.org/tobmonthly

The Cor Project is a global membership and outreach organization founded by Christopher West devoted to helping men and women learn, live, and share the Theology of the Body in compelling, life-transforming ways. Visit corproject.com

ECHO Community (Formerly Dumb Ox Ministries) works with teens, young adults and families; cultivating their authentic masculinity and femininity through the Theology of the Body, helping them to prepare for, discern and pursue their unique vocations to love. Visit
echocommunity.us

Into the Deep provides outdoor Theology of the Body retreats with Jen Messing. Visit idretreats.org

JOYTOB is the international teaching ministry of Damon Owens, offering Theology of the Body
seminars, conferences, retreats and parish missions. Visit joytob.org

The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family was established by Saint John Paul II as a theological center devoted to the study of the Church’s teaching on marriage and the family. It offers accredited pontifical degree programs, as well as civilly accredited graduate degree programs (master’s license, and doctoral-level education). Visit johnpaulii.edu.

Ruah Woods exists to restore the family and renew the culture by educating and training leaders and teachers to understand, embrace and evangelize the message of Theology of the Body. Materials and books have been developed for families for grades K-12. Visit ruahwoods.org.

Tabor Life Institute is dedicated to promoting the sacramental-liturgical worldview of the human person and the entire created order. Their mission is to help transform lives through the Theology of the Body. Visit taborlife.org.

theologyofthebody.net offers audio and video presentations, books, articles, and other
resources to learn about the Theology of the Body from a wide range of speakers and authors.

The Theology of the Body Institute spreads the message of Theology of the Body through retreats, talks, graduate level courses, and clergy enrichment training for men and women of every vocation and walk of life. Visit TOBinstitute.org.

Pearl and Thistle is a website developed by Christina Valenzuela devoted to share cycle awareness and NFP education for Catholics of all ages and stages. Programs for families and children in elementary, middle and high school are also available.
Visit pearlandthistle.com.

NEW: personandidentity.com/the-basics/ 
The mission of the Person and Identity Project is to assist the Catholic Church in promoting the Catholic vision of the human person and responding to the challenges of gender ideology. Gender ideology has permeated the culture with stunning speed, influencing medicine, business, media, entertainment, government and education. Because it is sowing confusion and undermining the Church’s mission of evangelization, the rise of gender ideology has created an urgent need for clarity, education, and compassionate guidance for Catholic families and young people. The Person and Identity Project is a collaborative effort and is an initiative of the Catholic Women’s Forum at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and is funded in part through the generosity of the Our Sunday Visitor Institute.

In October of 2022 we welcomed 27 attendees including middle school girls and their mothers to the first annual XO retreat. This was a day spent forming new bonds and pondering some of life’s big questions while having fun with engaging speakers. Highlights included a tea party lunch for which various parish ministries provided baked goods and volunteers to serve, and Threads of Hope contributed handmade gifts for their swag bags.

The retreat was followed by an eight-week small group formation time in which the content of the Ascension Press Theology of the Body for Middle Schoolers was covered with discussion and interactive lessons led by trained parish volunteers.

If you are interested in a retreat of this type, please contact Paige Lynch or Meghan Jackson, and join our mailing list below to be informed of upcoming events!