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Author: St Peter Respect Life Committee
March 1, 2025: The Church & Gender Ideology (Webinar)
Fr. Paul Sullins, Research Professor of Sociology and Director of the Leo Institute for Catholic Social Research at the Catholic University of America and Senior Research Associate at The Ruth Institute, discusses how churches can and should respond to gender ideology and care for those affected by it.
Attendees will receive a complimentary PDF copy of Recommendations for Church Youth Groups.
The third in a series of Best-Practices Webinars presented by Advocates Protecting Children.
March 1, 2025
1:00 PM ET
Registration Fee $15
Register here
Zoom link provided with registration
February 8, 2025: Protecting Kids from Gender Ideology (Webinar)
Join Maria Keffler, author of Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult, as she shares the best practices parents must use to keep their children safe from the harmful effects of gender ideology.
Attendees will receive a complimentary PDF copy of Desist, Detrans & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult.
The second in a series of Best-Practices Webinars presented by Advocates Protecting Children.
February 8, 2025
1:00 PM ET
Registration Fee $15
Register here
Zoom link provided with registration
January 25, 2025: Science & Transgender Belief in Youth (Webinar)
Join Advocates Protecting Children for an eye-opening webinar as Dr. Michelle Cretella delves into the scientific perspective on gender and how today’s youth are being indoctrinated into anti-science beliefs.
Dr. Michelle Cretella is pediatrician, writer, and speaker. She is the past executive director of the American College of Pediatricians and present co-chair of its Adolescent Sexuality Council. She is also a spokesperson for the Catholic Medical Association, a member of Association for American Surgeons & Physicians, and a consultant to the Rhode Island Family Institute. Dr. Cretella and her husband have four grown children.
The first in a series of Best-Practices Webinars presented by Advocates Protecting Children.
Date: January 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: $15
Registration here
Zoom link provided with registration
Retreat: Wonderfully Made (Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025)
Retreat Details
Join us January 31 – February 2, 2025 for Wonderfully Made: A Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Girls.
We will talk about what it means to be a young, dynamic, Catholic woman in today’s world. We will introduce you to Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and what it means for your life! The weekend will include talks, small groups, Mass, adoration and time for confession.
The retreat is led by Samantha Kelley, the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org). Sam is a young Catholic woman, trained in teaching the Theology of the Body. She holds a Master’s degree in Catholic Psychology and is a former Division 1 soccer player.
Registration Form
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REGISTRATION FORM: Wonderfully Made February 2025
Retreat Team
SAMANTHA KELLEY
Sam is the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org). She has spent the last 10 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology, holds certification in Strength & Conditioning and has extensively studied the Theology of the Body.
It was actually through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she has discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic.
MARIE DiCECCO
After 35 years as a health teacher, Marie DiCecco decided to use her knowledge and talents to educate young women and married couples about the beauty of their bodies and fertility. After completing an Allied Health program, she is now a trained Naprotechnology specialist and is passionate about educating young females on the beauty of their femininity and their natural ability to bring life into the world.
Marie believes that the foundation of the “feminine genius” – as defined and described so elegantly by Pope St. John Paul II – lies in her capacity to know that she is endowed with specific feminine gifts that encourage her to become the woman she is called by Him to be.
September 21, 2024: Be Persuasively Pro Life (Morning Conference ft. Trent Horn)
Be Persuasively Pro Life is the kickoff for the Chester County 40 Days for Life Fall campaign.
Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, 2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine PA
The morning begins with Trent Horn, author and Apologist at Catholic Answers, who will share the non-religious reasons to oppose abortion and then equips pro-life advocates to graciously make their case in the public square.
Following Trent, Dr. Monique Ruberu, a Napro Technology Trained Pro Life OB/GYN, will explain what actually happens during different abortion procedures and the details of abortion pill reversal.
Retreat: Wonderfully Made 2 (May 2024)
Retreat Details
Join us May 31 – June 2, 2024 for Wonderfully Made 2: The Story Continues.
This retreat for young adult women over 18 years old will talk about life’s BIG questions: dating, vocation, marriage, and children. We will focus on tackling these big questions by growing an intimate relationship with Christ through the lens of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
The weekend will include talks, small groups, Mass, Adoration and time for confession.
Registration Form
Retreat Team
SAMANTHA KELLEY
Sam is the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org). She has spent the last 10 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology, holds certification in Strength & Conditioning and has extensively studied the Theology of the Body.
It was actually through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she has discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic.
MARIE DiCECCO
After 35 years as a health teacher, Marie DiCecco decided to use her knowledge and talents to educate young women and married couples about the beauty of their bodies and fertility. After completing an Allied Health program, she is now a trained Naprotechnology specialist and is passionate about educating young females on the beauty of their femininity and their natural ability to bring life into the world.
Marie believes that the foundation of the “feminine genius” – as defined and described so elegantly by Pope St. John Paul II – lies in her capacity to know that she is endowed with specific feminine gifts that encourage her to become the woman she is called by Him to be.
March 16, 2024: Workshop for Parish Respect Life Leaders
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Spring 2024: 40 Days for Life Campaign
The “Spring” 40 Days for Life Campaign begins Wednesday, February 14th (Ash Wednesday) and runs through March 24th (Palm Sunday).
A 40 Days for Life Campaign includes Prayer, Fasting and Public Witness.
==> See below for suggested prayers
For our prayer and public witness, St. Peter’s will cover two days to be in front of Planned Parenthood in West Chester between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. – Wednesday, February 21st and Monday, March 11th. If you can take an hour on either or both of those days you can sign up on our Sign up Genius or contact me at jochristof@verizon or 610-942-3571.
For Wednesday, February 21st go to: https://tinyurl.com/40daysFeb21
For Monday, March 11th go to: https://tinyurl.com/40daysMarch11
Free parking is available across the street from Planned Parenthood.
To learn more about the Chester County Campaign and to sign up for other days go to:
40daysforlife.com/chestercounty
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March 8-10, 2024: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekend
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