Katrina Zeno returns to Phoenix to Present:

“A New Look at Marriage, Marital Union, and the Eucharist”

Hosted by: Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Registration is $15 per couple until Oct. 1.

$25 after Oct. 1 and at the door. 

Limited Seating Available.

Optional Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 AM.  Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM.

Registration includes Breakfast and Two Presentations:

Babysitting will be provided by St. Mary Magdalene Youth Ministry.  Donations accepted.  (Sorry this is now closed as the babysitting capacity has been reached.)

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your relationship and gain new insights to what the Church teaches about marriage by the engaging and dynmaic Katrina Zeno!

Presentation 1: A New Look at the Human Person and Gender

This foundational talk provides an introduction to the theology of the body based on Genesis 1 and 2. The dignity of the human person as made in the image and likeness of God is highlighted along with our ability to make a sincere gift of self for the purpose of union and communion.

In an era when gender is considered culturally imposed, this talk gives refreshing credence to masculinity and femininity as part of God's intended design. After considering some of the biological and physiological differences between men and women, the unique way men and women make a gift of self is explored with particular emphasis on spiritual motherhood and spiritual priesthood.

Presentation 2: A New Look at Marriage, Marital Union, and the Eucharist

God designed human persons to not only image the Trinity individually, but also as husband and wife united in covenant love. This talk unpacks Ephesians 5:32-33 to look at the "Great Mystery" of the Trinity and how that mystery is imaged on earth through marriage and marital union. The intentional destruction of marriage and marital union is also addressed along with a brief consideration of Natural Family Planning.

The Goals of this Marriage Mini-Conference:

1) To provide a foundational anthropology of the human person as made in the image and likeness of God for union and communion through a sincere gift of self.

2) To demonstrate God's intention behind gender as the distinctive way a man or woman makes a sincere gift of self, and in doing so, reveals God.

3) To demonstrate how marriage is a reflection of the inner life of the Trinity, Christ's love for the Church, and the irrevocable gift of God's presence in the Eucharist and how marital union reflects all three along with a renewal of the marriage covenant.

Katrina J. Zeno is the founding coordinator of the JP2 Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ, and the author of three books: Discovering the Feminine Genius, The Body Reveals God, and When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way. She has spoken in Rome, Slovakia, Switzerland, Austria, Guatemala, England, Canada, Trinidad, and across the US, and has more than 50 published articles. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Katrina received her BA in theology from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where she lived for 23 years before moving to Phoenix in 2005. Her enthusiasm, real-life examples, and engaging speaking style appeal to single as well as married people. (If you’d like to know more, look up her web site at www.wttm.org.)

FAQs:

Q:  Is there a phone number or email where I can contact the organizer with any questions?

A:  Yes.  You can reach us at 480-788-3052.  For those who don't want to register online with a credit card, you can also arrange for alternate payment methods by calling this number.

Q:  Will babysitting be available?  

A:  Yes, the St. Mary Magdalene Youth Ministry will be providing babysitting services.  Please indicated your babysitting needs during online registration.  A snack will be provided to the children.  Donations to the Youth Ministry will be accepted. 

Q: May I attend as an individual if my spouse is not able to attend?

A:  Yes, while we are not selling individual tickets, individuals who are engaged or married are welcome to attend.  The ticket price remains the same.  Feel free to share what you learn with your spouse so he/she may benefit as well!  

Q:  What is your refund policy?

A:  We will accept refunds up to one week prior to the event.

Q:  Are there any age limit or other attendance restrictions for this event?

A:  Yes.  This event is for adults, and is targeted toward married and engaged couples. 

Q:  Do I need to print out and bring a ticket to get in?

A:  Yes

Q:  Will you be selling tickets at the door?

A:  Yes, however the cost of entry will be $25 at the door, vs. $15 if you purchase in advance. 

Q:  Is there parking at the event?

A:  Yes

Q:  Is the venue handicap accessible?

A:  Yes

Q:  Are group tickets for sale, or a discounted rate for groups?

A:  No.  Sorry, but the cost is fixed regardless of # of people in your group.