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Faithful to God’s Design
July 27
-28, 2018
About the Event
Hel at Ontario Convention Center. July 26 Pre-conferences hosted by CANFP, IIRRM, AND AAFCP. First National Conference and 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae.
What does the Catholic Church teach about the meaning of love and life? What does it mean to be Faithful to God’s Design? What can we learn by revisiting the teachings articulated in Humanae Vitae, arguably the most controversial encyclical in the history of the Catholic Church, with the hindsight and experience of these last 50 years, that can inspire and inform us now? Over forty experts explore the meaning of sex, examine the effects of contraception / abortion / sterilization, review the development of methods of natural family planning, and link the concepts of the theology of the body — “Since man cannot find true happiness for which he yearns with his whole being, unless he respects the laws inscribed in his nature by God.” Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae.
Featured Speakers
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
God is Full of Surprises: Humanae Vitae as the Key to the New Evangelization
July 26 Pre-conferences hosted by CANFP, IIRRM, AND AAFCP.
Luke Dysinger, OSB, MD
The Role and Importance of the Clergy in a New Era of Natural Family Planning
July 26 Pre-conferences hosted by CANFP, IIRRM, AND AAFCP.
Fr. Paul Check
Is Chastity Part of the Good News?
July 26 Pre-conferences hosted by CANFP, IIRRM, AND AAFCP.
Janet Smith, PhD
The Importance of Preaching Difficult Truths
July 26 Pre-conferences hosted by CANFP, IIRRM, AND AAFCP.
Fr. Larry Toschi, OSJ
My HV Story Panel
July 26 Pre-conferences hosted by CANFP, IIRRM, AND AAFCP.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Humane Vitae at 50: A Truth Ever Timeless, Ever New / Pregunatle al Arzobispo
George Weigel
John Paul II and the Integrity of Love
Janet Smith, PhD
The Good News and the Bad News Regarding Humanae Vitae / The Genesis and Aftermath of Humane Vitae
Christopher West
Total Eclipse of the Body: How We Lost Sight of the Meaning of Sex, Gender, Marriage, and Family AND How to Regain it / Theology of the Body and the New Evangelization: How John Paul II’s Spousal Theology Empowers Us to Proclaim the Gospel to the Modern World
David Calavitta
Finding Victory in a Pornified Culture
Steve Patton
Inspiring and Equipping Engaged and Married Couples to Live Faithful to God’s Design
Patrick Coffin
Humanae Vitae: Back to the Future
Dr. Ray Guarendi
Laughter: The Sanity of the Family
Deacon William Williams, MD
Medical Consequences of Contraception: How Sterilizing Steroids Disrupt the Body, Mind, and Spirit of Women
Lynn Keenan, MD
Modern Methods of Natural Family Planning
Pam and Walt Birdsall
Modern Methods of Natural Family Planning: Sympto Thermal Method
Diane Daly
Modern Methods of Natural Family Planning: Creighton Method / The Many Faces of NFP
K.C. Schnitker
Modern Methods of Natural Family Planning: Family of the Americas Method
Kay Ek
Modern Methods of Natural Family Planning: Billings Ovulation Method
Fr. Larry Toschi, OSJ
The Many Faces of NFP / Promoviendo la Cultura de la Vida en la Comunidad Hispana
George Delgado, MD
The Many Faces of NFP / Los Danos y Risegos de Anticoncepcion
Patricia Sandoval
Sanando Las Heridas Causadas por una Cultura Anticonceptiva / Healing the Wounds of the Contraceptive Culture
Thomas Hilgers, MD
One Physician’s Response to the Pastoral Directives of Humanae Vitae
Christopher Kaczor, PhD
The Good of Procreation
Steven Mosher
Humane Vitae was Right: Governments are Using Contraception (and Sterilization and Abortion) to Control their Population
Suzanne Spence & Brenda Cerkez
Empowering Young Women Through Cycle Literacy
Fr. Paul Check
Charity and Chastity: Pastoral Care Reflections on Contraception and Homosexuality
Pia de Solenni, STD
Pope Paul VI and His Vision for Humanity
Theresa Notare, PhD
Effective Diocesan Ministry Through Sharing God’s Vision of Married Love
Alice Heinzen
Effective Diocesan Ministry Through Sharing God’s Vision of Married Love / Inspiring and Equipping Engaged and Married Couples to Live Faithful to God’s Design
Cindy Leonard
Effective Diocesan Ministry Through Sharing God’s Vision of Married Love
Miguel Angel Dominguez Mena, MD
Moviendo La Piedra
Mario Martinez
Inspiring and Equipping Engaged and Married Couples to Live Faithful to God’s Design / Promoviendo la Cultura de la Vida en la Comunidad Hispana
Fr. Ed Horning
50 Anos de Humanae Vitae: Viendo el Mundo con los Lentes de Humanae Vitae y la Teología del Cuerpo
Lindsay Fay & Gian Gamboa
Inspiring Sexual Integrity in Young Adults
Fr. Luke Dysinger, OSB, MD
Using Amoris Laetitia in Defense of Life and NFP
Mary Davenport, MD, Dr. Karen Poehailos, & Dr. April Lind
Transforming a Medical Practice to a Contraception Free Zone Specializing in Authentic Women’s Healthcare
Josefina Camou
Promoviendo la Cultura de la Vida en la Comunidad Hispana
Lupita and Nabor Manriquez
Promoviendo la Cultura de la Vida en la Comunidad Hispana
Don Johnson
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Testimonials
This was the best conference I have EVER been to! Homerun!! All your hard work showed. Outstanding job!!
THANK YOU!!!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Thank you for having this inspirational conference, I wish it could be done every year!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
It will be hard to top this.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
I hope there will be continual opportunities for more people to learn of Humana Vitae and related teachings. It may be one of the most misunderstood and under appreciated teachings of the Church which I believe can be life changing and empowering for so many. Bless you all for being at the forefront of spreading the message
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
I can hardly thank you enough for having this conference. I will remember it for the rest of my days! Thank you!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Each speaker had their unique perspective, yet clear message, about HV and its effects on God’s people. We were able to make real-world connections with what we learned, and were inspired to share this message with others.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Thorough and thoughtful analysis of marriage and family life and its implications for faithful Christian practice and life.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
This was my first time hearing Christopher West’s message = Mind Blown!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Thank you all for the great work; It was a revival.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Good programming for Diocesan NFP work.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Thank you Sheila for all the hard work you and your team did to put this together. It was a wonderful line-up of great Catholic personalities who really believe and live the HV truth. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with like minded people. We need these kinds of opportunities to know there are many people out there who are working to change the culture one person, one program, one parish , one diocese at a time. I’m glad to be a part of it.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Wow!!!!!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Very informative for me since I’m new to this topic.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
The information was mind-blowing– our Church has dropped the ball on HV! All the speakers were engaging and informative. No sleepy sessions.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Eye opener and validating!!!!!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
I have experienced a new sense of hope for our church and culture.
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
It was AMAZING to see representatives of four different models of NFP on stage together encouraging each other. We’re finally all on the same team!!! Worth the price of admission!
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, Faithful to God's Design, 2018
Faithful to God's Design, 2018
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