THEOLOGY ON THE GREEN

Sponsored by the Spirit and Light Lifelong Learning Committee

This year, “Theology on Green” will focus on the ways different people are “Living their Catholic Faith” – “Theology on the Green” will be held in the Saint Giles Courtyard on Tuesdays at 7 pm (McDonough Hall if raining) – Light refreshments will be offered.

Living our Catholic Faith: Springtide Research

Tuesday, July 9 at 7 pm

NOTICE NEW LOCATION DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN
Saint Giles Campus – McDonough Hall

Speaker – Brother Armand Alcazar, FSC

How do young people live their faith? Gen. Z (or iGens) don’t seem to fit the stereotype of what we used to think about teens. How do they differ, what are their needs and how does their faith (or non-faith) link into their mental health? Is there something we can do to best accompany them? Together we will learn from the research from Springtide and consider how it applies to our Catholic communities in the Oak Park area.

Springtide is a leading national research team studying and writing about the needs, behaviors and trends of young people, ages of 13-25, particularly at the cross hairs of their spirituality and mental health.

Brother Armand Alcazar, FSC is a retired a professor of theology from Christian Brothers University and Lewis University. Presently, he is involved in “the Lasallian Legacy Project”- collecting the oral histories of the Brothers. He is also a presenter for Springtide. Brother Armand gives presentations and retreats internationally on various topics. When not presenting he enjoys singing and playing the piano, cooking, tennis and golf, not necessarily in that order nor at the same time.

Light refreshments will be served and be sure to bring a chair. See you on the Green!

Upcoming Theology on the Green

  • Tuesday, July 16 (CANCELLED) – Theology on the Green is cancelled on July 16. Due to a scheduling conflict, Representative La Shawn Ford is no longer able to join us that evening. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Tuesday, July 23 – Rich Kordesh will speak about living faith in a secular world.
  • Tuesday, July 30 – Rebecca Leven will offer faith-filled ways to support peace between Israel and Palestine.