He lpi n g Fa mi l i e s Di scover t he Super abun d an ce of God

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1 He lpi n g Fa mi l i e s Di scover t he Super abun d an ce of God

2 The future of the world and of the Church passes by way of the family. Pope St. John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, #75

3 A Mission to the Family A Mission to the Family Answering the Call During the Great Jubilee, Steve Bollman received a call to found a ministry dedicated to marriage and family life. Steve founded Paradisus Dei as a lay ministry in Since its humble beginnings, Paradisus Dei has experienced tremendous growth. Four distinct ministries serve couples, men, women and youth with a base of 25,000 participants. Paradisus Dei exists to help couples and families discover the Superabundance of God in the context of marriage and family life. This is accomplished through potent formation that gathers people together to experience God in their midst. The results are so positive that they are truly unheard of in our current culture, and fuel the ongoing growth of Paradisus Dei. STEVE BOLLMAN Founder and President, Paradisus Dei This is a sign of the New Evangelization. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

4 Unparalleled formation Unparalleled formation Paradisus Dei uniquely weaves the findings of modern science with the teachings of the church and wisdom of the saints making the understanding of the depth of the faith easy, practical and long-lasting. Social science and statistics are engaged to present a case for faith and family helping families to see themselves as a lived expression of faith and as the primary purveyors of faith. The combination of powerful content and communion with others yields transformational results where people learn that authentic happiness flows from a lived experience of faith.

5 transforms souls. transforms souls. Paradisus Dei formation engages people and transforms souls motivates positive change in people promotes life-giving practice of the faith accepts anyone where they are provides structures for parish implementation is no cost or low cost achieves real, measurable results offers the straight facts easy to implement in everyday life in alignment with Church teaching is some of the most life-transforming ever studied. Paradisus Dei helps couples and families discover the superabundance of God in the context of marriage and family life. Steve Bollman, Founder and President, Paradisus Dei

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7 Partnering with parishes to build the domestic Church. Partnering with parishes to build the domestic Church. True partnerships bring two people or organizations together in pursuit of a common goal, each giving the utmost of what they are capable of toward that goal. Brian Topping, Paradisus Dei Paradisus Dei is committed to truly partnering with parishes to build the domestic church. Paradisus Dei provides: Professionally produced program materials at little to no cost Expertly designed and produced promotional materials Program Coordinators to guide parishes through each and every step It was really simple. I just followed the template provided by Paradisus Dei and we had a very successful marriage program! Deacon Richard Grant (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Parishes provide: A YES! to doing the program, including pastor approval Volunteer leaders (Core Team) to lead the program Meeting location, a/v equipment and hospitality A willingness to share their love of God with others!

8 Authentic ministries Authentic ministries Couple s Ministry The Choice Wine The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage places authentic marital happiness within every couple s reach. Independent research indicates that these steps have the potential not only to divorce proof marriages, but also set them on the pathway to true superabundance. Of couples living the 7 Steps, 78% are very happily married, 22% are happily married and 0% are unhappily married. I would tell other couples, Do this as fast as you can! Carol (Baton Rouge, Louisiana} Women s Ministry - She Shall Be Called Woman (SHE) Woman in Love Mother Daughter Retreat Woman in Love Mother Daughter Retreat helps deliver God s remarkable good news about sexuality. Mothers and daughters (grades 8-12) are led on a remarkable journey that weaves engaging talks with powerful prayer and extraordinary fun to create an experience of a lifetime. This one-night experience uniquely supports church, school or home use, with longer and shorter versions to meet diverse scheduling needs. New Program in Development Currently in the pilot stage, She Shall be Called Woman (SHE) is a two-semester, weekly formation program for women. She Shall Be Called Woman will seek to rise above our broken, fallen world to glimpse the beauty of woman as she exists in the mind of God. This program is inspired by the insights of the great saints of our day. You absolutely have to do it. It s our vocation as husband and wife to make sure we see each other to heaven, that we see our children to heaven. Scott (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

9 for today s real families. for today s real families. Men s Ministry That Man is You! That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. This two-semester, 26-week, interactive, multimedia program transforms men. This transformation is most profoundly seen in marriage and family life, men s issues including pornography and balancing work demands, and greater participation in parish life. This program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life because it has brought new meaning to my Catholic faith. Chuck Gremillion (Houston, Texas) Youth Program Hope Undimmed By bringing together thirty incredible speakers for seven unforgettable sessions and an amazing experience, Hope Undimmed helps young people to bridge the gap between faith and reason as it relates to the mystery of the human person, created male and female. Hope Undimmed provides surprising answers to the most difficult questions young people face today.

10 Following the launch of That Man is You!, the Paradisus Dei team has grown to include a dozen professional staff, many skilled contractors and thousands of essential volunteers. The Paradisus Dei team truly seeks holiness by striving to live their lives as disciples of Jesus Christ embraces the mission of building the domestic church is rooted in prayer and the faith are good stewards of the financial gifts we have received works incredibly hard effectively utilizes its network of volunteers builds a true partnership with dioceses and parishes. Paradisus Dei transforms a life for less than $50 a person. Paradisus Dei your partners in building the domestic church. Join us today. info@paradisusdei.org

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12 [God] confers upon Christian married couples a special mission as apostles, sending them into His vineyard, and, in a special way, into this field of the family. Pope St. John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio #71 We are called to acknowledge how beautiful, true and good it is to start a family, to be a family today; and how indispensable the family is for the life of the world and for the future of humanity. Pope Francis, February 20,