Theology of the Body:
Igniting the Divine Spark
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Respect Life Ministry at St. Anastasia will sponsor “Theology of the Body: Igniting the Divine Spark.” This youth day of reflection will be held at Cardinal O’Hara High School.
Our Featured Speaker is Samantha Kelley and she is a recognized authority on St. John Paul’s “Theology of the Body.” She will discuss God’s divine plan for humanity… for creation, the body and our relationships.
DON'T MISS OUT!!
Tickets are only $10
Registration Coming Soon
Our target audience is young people:
Grades 8 – 12. We recognize there is a dire need to educate our youth on God’s divine plan for their life, as our culture sends mixed messages about the sanctity of life and human sexuality.
Samantha holds a Masters in Catholic Psychology from Divine Mercy University and is pursuing Theology of the Body teaching Certification through the Theology of the Body Institute.
We are thrilled that you will be joining us for this transformative day of faith, fellowship, and inspiration.
Registration for Theology of the Body: Igniting the Divine Spark Below.
Tentative Event Schedule:
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9:00 a.m. – Check-in
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9:45 - 10:30 a.m. – Mass
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10:30 a.m. – Opening Remarks
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10:40 - 11:40 a.m. – Inspiring Talk by Samantha Kelley
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11:40 - 12:00 p.m. – Special Guest Speaker
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12:00 - 12:45 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
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12:50 - 1:00 p.m. – Reflection
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m. – Session with Samantha Kelley
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2:00 - 2:10 p.m. – Reflection
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2:10 - 2:40 p.m. – Live Music Worship
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2:45 - 3:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks
* Schedule is Subject to Change
This event is designed to dive deep into Theology of the Body, exploring how we are called to live as reflections of God’s love and truth. You’ll leave with practical tools to ignite the divine spark within and share it with the world around you.
What to Bring:
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An open heart and a willingness to grow in your faith
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A notebook and pen for notes
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A friend to share this powerful experience!
If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out to us at sarespectlifeministry@gmail.com
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Do parents need to stay for the program?No, students can be dropped off and picked up at the end of the program which is expected to end 3:00 - 3:30 p.m..
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Will students be separated by grade levels?No, all grades listen to the speaker at the same time, although they are free to sit in groups.
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Will girls and boys be separated?No, the speaker will be addressing a co-ed group.
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What will Samantha Kelley cover in her presentation?Sam will be discussing God’s divine plan for humanity… for creation, the body and our relationships. Come dive into the depth of who you are and God’s intent for the GIFT of who we are as men and women. She will discuss this divine plan with special focus on HOW God desires to know and love us, and how that plays out in our day to day lives. These talks will not only dig deeper into God’s purpose for each of us but will shed light on where we have laid our identity, speak into our true dignity as men & women and call us forward in understanding our true value as daughters & sons of God.
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Is Samantha Kelley the only one featured?No! We have an exciting line-up of guests. We will be joined by Fr. Stephen DeLacy, Archdiocese Director of Youth Ministry; Fr August Taglionetti - O'Hara Chaplain; Pete DeMaio - Mission, Love & Life; popular Singer/Songwriter Jack Terzian; Anthony Yetzer - Generation Life and others.
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Will be event be cancelled in the event of inclement weather?If a weather event is likely, please check the respectlifeministry.org website for updates.