| Singles and couples in their 20s and 30s are invited to deepen their understanding of their faith, meet other young adults and enjoy lively conversation in a relaxed social environment this summer at Theology on Tap.
The four-week series offers a rich variety of topics in each region of the archdiocese, designed to connect young adults with one another and their church by providing informative presentations in an atmosphere open to questions and discussion.
In four of the five regions, doors open at 7 p.m. and sessions begin at 7:30 p.m.; in Santa Barbara, the times are 3 and 3:30 p.m. Young adults are welcome to attend any of the sessions in any of the regions. Admission in free but donations are welcome. For information, call (213) 637-7652 or (213) 637-7354.
The schedule, listed by region with topic and speaker:
Our Lady of the Angels (Thursdays):
St. Mary Magdalen Church (parish hall), 1241 Corning St.,
Los Angeles.
July 20: "Love Is … Relationships and Love Lessons,"
Floy Hawkins.
July 27: "Discovering Spiritual Themes in Contemporary
Film," Sr. Rose Pacatte.
Aug. 3: "Finding Common Ground: Ever Wonder What Other
Faiths Believe?" speaker TBA.
Aug. 10: "Living Spiritually in a World of Temptations
and Distractions," Fr. John Stoeger.
San Fernando (Sundays):
St. John Baptist de La Salle Church (parish hall), 16555 Chatsworth
St., Granada Hills.
July 16: "Living Spiritually in a Material World,"
Sr. Kathy Bryant.
July 23: "The Da Vinci Code: Beyond the Book, Movie
and Hype," Fr. Marcos Gonzalez.
July 30: "John Paul II: Icon of the Church in Our Time,"
Fr. David Loftus.
Aug. 6: "Cloning: A Twin for Everyone? Where Does It
End?" Fr. Richard Benson.
San Gabriel (Wednesdays):
St. Denis Church (parish hall), 2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.,
Diamond Bar.
July 19: "Films & the Media: A Catholic Take," Sr.
Rose Pacatte.
July 26: "Relationships and Love Lessons," Julie Williams.
Aug. 2: "Bringing Your Faith Into Everyday Life," Fr.
Ikechukwu Ikeocha.
Aug. 9: "Young Adult Catholics: Is Their Catholic Identity
in Jeopardy?" speaker TBA.
San Pedro (Tuesdays):
Holy Family Church (parish hall), 18708 S. Clarkdale Ave.,
Artesia.
July 18: "Feeling Disconnected? Can You Hear Me Now?
Logging into Christ," Sr. Kathy Bryant.
July 25: "The Relationship Quest," Fr. Alexander Lewis.
Aug. 1: "Catholicism 101: Christian or Catholic?" Fr.
David Loftus.
Aug. 9: "De-Coding The Da Vinci Code," Fr. Edward Owens.
Santa Barbara (Sundays):
St. Jude Church (parish hall), 32021 W. Lindero Canyon Rd.,
Westlake Village.
July
16: "The Da Vinci Code," Fr. Paul Donlan.
July 23: "The Chronicles of Narnia," Paul Ford.
July 30: "Getting Involved in Your Parish," Fr. Ik
Ikeocha.
Aug. 6: "Customs and Traditions," Fr. David Loftus.
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