Author: St Peter Respect Life Committee

January 25, 2025: Science & Transgender Belief in Youth (Webinar)

Join Advocates Protecting Children for an eye-opening webinar as Dr. Michelle Cretella delves into the scientific perspective on gender and how today’s youth are being indoctrinated into anti-science beliefs.

Dr. Michelle Cretella is pediatrician, writer, and speaker. She is the past executive director of the American College of Pediatricians and present co-chair of its Adolescent Sexuality Council. She is also a spokesperson for the Catholic Medical Association, a member of Association for American Surgeons & Physicians, and a consultant to the Rhode Island Family Institute. Dr. Cretella and her husband have four grown children.

The first in a series of Best-Practices Webinars presented by Advocates Protecting Children.

Date: January 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Registration Fee: $15
Registration here
Zoom link provided with registration

Retreat: Wonderfully Made (Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025)

Retreat Details

Join us January 31 – February 2, 2025 for Wonderfully Made: A Theology of the Body Retreat for High School Girls.


We will talk about what it means to be a young, dynamic, Catholic woman in today’s world. We will introduce you to Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and what it means for your life! The weekend will include talks, small groups, Mass, adoration and time for confession.


The retreat is led by Samantha Kelley, the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org). Sam is a young Catholic woman, trained in teaching the Theology of the Body. She holds a Master’s degree in Catholic Psychology and is a former Division 1 soccer player.

Registration Form

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REGISTRATION FORM: Wonderfully Made February 2025

Retreat Team

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SAMANTHA KELLEY

Sam is the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org). She has spent the last 10 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology, holds certification in Strength & Conditioning and has extensively studied the Theology of the Body.

It was actually through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she has discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic.   

MARIE DiCECCO

 

After 35 years as a health teacher, Marie DiCecco decided to use her knowledge and talents to educate young women and married couples about the beauty of their bodies and fertility.  After completing an Allied Health program, she is now a trained Naprotechnology specialist and is passionate about educating young females on the beauty of their femininity and their natural ability to bring life into the world.

Marie believes that the foundation of the “feminine genius” – as defined and described so elegantly by Pope St. John Paul II – lies in her capacity to know that she is endowed with specific feminine gifts that encourage her to become the woman she is called by Him to be.

September 21, 2024: Be Persuasively Pro Life (Morning Conference ft. Trent Horn)

Be Persuasively Pro Life is the kickoff for the Chester County 40 Days for Life Fall campaign.

Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: St. Peter Catholic Church, 2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine PA

The morning begins with Trent Horn, author and Apologist at Catholic Answers, who will share the non-religious reasons to oppose abortion and then equips pro-life advocates to graciously make their case in the public square.

Following Trent, Dr. Monique Ruberu, a Napro Technology Trained Pro Life OB/GYN, will explain what actually happens during different abortion procedures and the details of abortion pill reversal.

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Questions? Email us here

Retreat: Wonderfully Made 2 (May 2024)

Retreat Details

Join us May 31 – June 2, 2024 for Wonderfully Made 2: The Story Continues.

This retreat for young adult women over 18 years old will talk about life’s BIG questions: dating, vocation, marriage, and children. We will focus on tackling these big questions by growing an intimate relationship with Christ through the lens of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

The weekend will include talks, small groups, Mass, Adoration and time for confession.

Registration Form

Retreat Team

Samantha Kelley's Picture

SAMANTHA KELLEY

Sam is the Founder and President of FIERCE Athlete (fierceathlete.org). She has spent the last 10 years working for Catholic nonprofits and outreaching to female athletes. She graduated with a Masters in Catholic Psychology, holds certification in Strength & Conditioning and has extensively studied the Theology of the Body.

It was actually through the teachings of Theology of the Body and the Catholic Church that she has discovered what it means to be both feminine and athletic.   

MARIE DiCECCO

 

After 35 years as a health teacher, Marie DiCecco decided to use her knowledge and talents to educate young women and married couples about the beauty of their bodies and fertility.  After completing an Allied Health program, she is now a trained Naprotechnology specialist and is passionate about educating young females on the beauty of their femininity and their natural ability to bring life into the world.

Marie believes that the foundation of the “feminine genius” – as defined and described so elegantly by Pope St. John Paul II – lies in her capacity to know that she is endowed with specific feminine gifts that encourage her to become the woman she is called by Him to be.

Spring 2024: 40 Days for Life Campaign

The “Spring” 40 Days for Life Campaign begins Wednesday, February 14th (Ash Wednesday) and runs through March 24th (Palm Sunday).

A 40 Days for Life Campaign includes Prayer, Fasting and Public Witness.

==> See below for suggested prayers

For our prayer and public witness, St. Peter’s will cover two days to be in front of Planned Parenthood in West Chester between 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. – Wednesday, February 21st and Monday, March 11th.  If you can take an hour on either or both of those days  you can sign up on our Sign up Genius or contact me at jochristof@verizon or 610-942-3571.

For Wednesday, February 21st go to:    https://tinyurl.com/40daysFeb21

For Monday, March 11th go to:  https://tinyurl.com/40daysMarch11

Free parking is available across the street from Planned Parenthood.

To learn more about the Chester County Campaign and to sign up for other days go to:

40daysforlife.com/chestercounty

January 19, 2024: Bus to March for Life Washington D.C.

If you’ve never been to the March, it is an experience not to be missed! 
If you have marched before, bring a friend who has never enjoyed this incredible witness for life!  

This year’s theme:

“With Every Woman, For Every Child”

The March for Life was initiated as a response to Roe v. Wade and this will be the second March since it was overturned on June 24, 2022. This is a cause for celebration, but there is much work yet to be done. Political leaders in Washington are still doing all they can to promote abortion, including funding Planned Parenthood.

Ride the Bus to the March for Life

The bus is sponsored by St. Peter Respect Life Committee and St. Peter Knights of Columbus Council.

  • Leaving from St. Joseph Church, 338 Manor Ave., Downingtown
  • Depart at 7:00 AM and return at approximately 8:00 PM
  • Cost:  $10
  • Bring a bagged lunch and dinner

We will join with others from the Philadelphia Archdiocese at 10:00 AM for Mass at the Shrine of      the Immaculate Conception.  The bus will then take us into the city for the Rally and March to the Supreme Court. 

For more information or to reserve seats for the bus contact Gena Cummings at
regina_cmmngs @ hotmail.com  or 610-400-7137

or use the Sign-Up Genius link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4CA4AE2BA75-national