You are loved unique redeemed
Encounter the truth and beauty of your humanity.
Our modern culture gives us sand to build our lives on. Unhealthy expectations. Shallow relationships. Broken promises.
But there’s more to this story. YOU have a purpose because God created you, knows you, and loves you.
“We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” – St. Pope John Paul II
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Upcoming Events
To Love and Be Loved
A 5-week series about Mother Teresa by trusted advisor and personal friend, Jim Towey. Led by TOB CLE director Jen Ricard. $35/person includes book and refreshments Registration closes 4/23
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from JPII’s Love and Responsibility
A 4-week study for young adults, ages 18-30, of all seasons of life, led by TOB CLE’s Maria Wancata and Rafe Lewis. Mondays from 6/2 - 6/23. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. $35/person
Brecksville, OH 44141 United States
Theology of the Body for Beginners
A 6- week book study of Christopher West’s clear and succinct presentation of Pope St. John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching. 7:00 PM-8:30 PM St. Basil the Great, Annex 8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141 $35/person includes book and refreshments Starting 6/19
Brecksville, OH 44141 United States
We’re a ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland
that witnesses to the truth, beauty, and goodness of our humanity. Our mission is to equip teenagers and adults with an informed understanding of what it means to be human, rooted in the teachings of the Theology of the Body
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Who Supports TOB CLE
“I am proud of the work TOB CLE does to share the Gospel and its fundamental truths of creation. The group’s efforts to teach the beauty and sanctity of the human person as God’s sacred handiwork, is a testament to the plan and purpose God has for each and every one of us. May we take to heart their message of living our lives according to the Lord’s design, and thereby draw closer to him.”
Bishop Edward Malesic
Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland
TOB CLE is a true blessing to Northeast Ohio. Jen Ricard and her talented team are on the front lines of evangelization and education, reminding people who and whose we are in this new apostolic age.
Fr. Damian Ference
Vicar of Evangelization, Diocese of Cleveland
“A good disciple helps make more disciples. TOB CLE does this very well. Through showing The Lord’s plan for union etched in our very bodies TOB CLE faithful communicates the gospel in engaging ways to men and women of all ages”
Fr. Ryan Mann
Priest, Diocese of Cleveland
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Pope St. John Paul II delivered 129 talks between 1979 and 1984, collectively known as the Theology of the Body (TOB). These talks weren’t about revealing new truths of the Catholic faith. Instead, they present a new structure to answer fundamental questions. Why were we created? What is our life’s purpose?
At its heart, TOB is about understanding the vocation of life, and how we are called to participate in God’s divine life.
TOB CLE takes these profound teachings on human dignity, relationships, and sexuality, and turns them into a life-changing educational experience for youth and adults.
We invite you to discover the beauty of the human body as a reflection of God’s love. This isn’t just about learning; it’s about transformation. It’s about deepening your faith. It’s about living out authentic love. And it’s about witnessing that love to the world.