Image & Gift Ministries
Education on the Catholic Vision of the Human Person
Educate. Encounter. Embody.
Our Mission:
Educate Catholic adults in an authentic Christian anthropology and support Catholic Christians in the embodiment of this anthropology by encountering Christ and one another.
From Brokenness to Healing
A Reflection Series
Embracing Our Brokenness:
Admitting & Accepting Our Need for Healing
Healing Our Brokenness:
The Sacraments as Channels of Healing
The Fruits of Our Healing:
The Transformation of the Resurrection of the Body
This reflection series is our gift to your parish.
We freely offer this powerful series in multiple formats to better serve your parish’s needs.
Choose your format and then complete the form below to schedule with us:
1 Morning or Afternoon of Reflection
3 Weekly Sessions
3 Consecutive Nights (Summer Option)
*Note: If you would like us to visit your parish, but aren’t part of the parish staff, let us know! We would love to come to your parish to visit with your Pastor and/or Faith Formation leader to let them know about this series.
Brand New Books!
Brand New Books!
Support us by purchasing your copies today!
Jennifer’s first book on Christian Anthropology and the corresponding workbook are must-haves for your library!
Human nature is one of the most disputed topics in culture today. In his revolutionary work, Man and Woman He Created Them, Saint John Paul II offers the framework and deep insights that serve as the Catholic response to this contemporary dispute. Remaining faithful to his original writing and intention, Formed for Glory explains the first half of this work, where the late pontiff articulated the Catholic vision of human identity.
The Imprimatur was granted by Bishop Michael G. Duca of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
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Five Hidden Sorrows of St. Joseph
Guided Reflections on the Rosary
Book 2 of the Hidden Mysteries Collection
Five Hidden Sorrows of St. Joseph are reflections from author Jennifer Prather, MATS. Inspired by her personal prayer and in response to her lived experiences, these reflections are meant to invite the reader to enter into a participation and belonging to the Holy Family in a more profound way.
Through the meditations on the mysteries, readers are invited to pray for the healing of all families - the foundational and fundamental cells of society. Through our prayers for the restoration of families, we can establish the “civilization of love” called for by Saint John Paul II.
Our Partners
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Couples for Christ
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Diocese of Lake Charles
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Diocese of Baton Rouge
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Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana
Educate. Encounter. Embody.
We offer formation courses, parish trainings, workshops, and ongoing support that help individuals and communities understand the human person, deepen discipleship, and embody the Catholic vision for life and love.
Certificate of Christian Anthropology
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This 5-course program covers TOB in great depth and detail, delves into more topics related to moral theology, and is meant to prepare participants to become sufficient in teaching TOB as Christian anthropology in their respective ministries.
In partnership with Couples for Christ, this program is being used by individuals in 8 countries.
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100 hours
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Self-paced, on-line pre-recorded lectures
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Those to be trained to teach Theology of the Body as it was intended to be understood by Saint John Paul II, “an adequate anthropology of the human person.”
2-Part Theology of the Body Training
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TOB Part 1 introduces 4 foundational principles & gives an extensive overview of the anthropology of the human person set forth in Theology of the Body.
TOB Part 2 Provides an explanation of what Saint John Paul II calls the “crown” of his TOB triptych, the second part of Theology of the Body. The complementary relationship between the celibate and married vocations, especially how both vocations are rooted in the “spousal meaning of the body” is explained. Then, participants will dive deep into the mystery of the sacrament of marriage.
In partnership with the Diocese of Lake Charles, this workshop is mandated as TOB training for parish Catechists and Catholic school employees.
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Part 1: 6 hours
Part 2: 4 hours
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Live, In-Person
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Parish Catechists, Parish and Catholic school employees, lay Catholics wishing to dive more deeply into the topic.
Sacramentality of Marriage
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This workshop introduces the Catholic vision of the human person with emphasis on natural marriage. Then explores in depth the sacramentality of marriage as a sign of Christ’s love for the Church. Emphasizes the sacrament as a foreshadowing of the resurrection of the human person.
This workshop is for those who assist in marriage and marriage prep ministries as well as the married or engaged couples themselves.
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6 hours
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Live, In-person
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Those in marriage prep and married couple’s ministries, engaged couples, and married couples. Can be offered as a one-day retreat.
Fall Into Truth - An Introduction to TOB
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This online training provides an overview of the first part of Theology of the Body, which serves to introduce the Catholic vision of the human person to those with little previous exposure to this understanding and/or new volunteers or employees in Catholic church parishes and schools.
Participants receive over six hours of pre-recorded lectures and engage in four hours of discussion with the instructor and fellow learners, via live video call. This training is offered throughout the year.
In partnership with the Diocese of Baton Rouge, this workshop is mandated for parish Catechists and Catholic School employees.
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Approximately 10 total hours.
6+ hours of pre-recorded lectures
4 hours total of live instruction/ Q&A with instructor
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Hybrid of Online, Pre-recorded and Live Online Calls
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This course was initially created for volunteers and employees in Catholic church parishes and schools in need of an introduction to the Catholic vision of the human person. However, it can be taken by any person interested in Theology of the Body.
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Your presence here is a gift, and we’d be honored to connect with you. Whether you’re seeking prayer, have a question, or simply want to share what God is doing in your life, we’re here for you. Don’t hesitate to reach out!