• What We Believe
• That Man Is You!
• Men's Prayer and Study Group
• Family Enrichment
• Teams of Our Lady

What We Believe:
The Beauty of the Catholic Faith

Fall 2022

Discover the Amazing Riches of the Catholic Faith

What is the Catholic Church all about? What does it mean to be Catholic? What do Catholics actually believe?

The Catholic Church is extraordinary! Founded by Christ, himself, the Catholic Church is where we encounter God in his Word, his sacraments, and his saints. The Church faithfully proclaims the fullness of faith, leaving no truth out. It proclaims the fullness of life, leaving no person out. It calls all to repent and to believe in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the source of all life and salvation.

Maybe you’ve been Catholic your entire life. Maybe you’re just beginning to explore the Catholic Faith. Wherever you may be in your journey, you will be profoundly moved by the beauty and the richness of the Catholic Church.

What:  Weekly sessions
When:  Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30 pm
Begins:  September 21, 2022
Where:  Conference Center
Instructor:  John Kovacs, john.kovacs@stclarehouston.org

Note:  there are two ways to enjoy this course:

• You can purchase the study guide and do the homework each week.  Find the materials here.
• Or else, just show up each week to watch the video and join in the discussion!

That Man Is You!

What is it?

That Man is You! is an interactive, multimedia men’s program produced by Paradisus Dei focused upon the development of authentic male leadership and spirituality.

The program content harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. It is particularly indebted to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and Pope John Paul II.

That Man is You! is successful at attracting large numbers of men, including younger men still actively parenting, and then transforming their spiritual lives. Indeed, independent research from a Faith Advisor to The Gallup Poll reveals That Man is You! to be one of the most life-transforming programs.

How will it work?

Each year is divided into two, 13-week semesters, which meet in the fall and spring.

Note:  Men can enter the program at any time.
You do not have to start at the beginning!

Who: Any man who is interested
What: Weekly formation meetings
When: There are two times to choose from:

• Tuesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
• Thursday mornings, 5:30 - 7:00 am

Where:  Conference Center
Contact:

• Tuesdays:  Randy, rlplath0829@gmail.com
• Thursdays, Rand,  rpombier@sbcglobal.net

Cost: There is no cost!  Refreshments are by donation, and a voluntary donation to support Paradisus Dei is taken up mid-way through the course

How do I register?

Go to this page here and register for the program. Be sure to pick whether you want to attend on Tuesday evenings or on Thursday mornings.

How do I find out more?

Go to the That Man Is You! website to find out more about the program itself. For information pertaining to the program at St. Clare, contact John Kovacs in the parish office.

Men's Prayer & Study Group

Join other men of the parish bright and early for fresh coffee, prayer, study, discussion, and accountability.

New-comers are always welcome!

When: Tuesday mornings, 6:00 – 7:00 a.m., year round
Where: Conference Center
Contact: Craig Bernard, cabernard33@gmail.com

Family Enrichment

Families often struggle with overcoming the many obstacles to foundational relationships. Husbands and wives, parents and children, siblings, and immediate family and extended family alike encounter seemingly insurmountable challenges.

This program employs the case study methodology, commonly found in business and law school classrooms, to examine scenarios relevant to family life. We analyze the complex and sometimes daunting situations faced by families to better understand their causes and identify their resolution. While the case studies are instructive, the experience and wisdom from the parents participating prove invaluable. Guided by an experienced moderator, who is also a parent, couples strengthen their unity and renew their commitment to one another and their families.

The method

The case study method offers practical skills for handling the pressing circumstances that arise each day. Each course has between five and ten cases.

The case study method teaches you to:

1. Draw out facts
2. Identify problems based on facts
3. Discern appropriate solutions

Family Enrichment is designed so you can apply this method to any situation at home, work, etc. It helps you sustain focus and make accomplishments with the things that matter most — your marriage, your family, and your relationships with other people.

Applying the method

For the success of the method, following these steps is essential.

1. Individual Study: each spouse reads the case.
2. Couple discussion: spouses discuss the case with each other.
3. Team Meeting: four to five couples discuss the case as a Team.
4. General Meeting: All groups meet in a general session with a moderator that directs the discussion.

How to Register

Visit the Texas Family Enrichment website for more information on what program is currently being offered, and to register.  Courses are offered off-site (i.e. not at St. Clare), but a Clear Lake Team may be formed locally for Team Meetings, then carpool to the General Meeting. To find out about the local Team, contact Kathi at 281-507-1672 or jmjdunnefamily@sbcglobal.net.

Teams of Our Lady:
Program for ALL Married Couples

Teams of Our Lady (TOOL) is an on-going formation program for all married couples–whether you’ve been married one year, ten years, or 50 years–to form you as a couple in married spirituality. Why as a couple? Because God has entrusted you to each other through the Sacrament of Matrimony, and because when your response is made in unison, it deeply affects: the quality of your love, your children, and all whom you meet. Why with other couples? Because as a Team there is more strength. In a world where fidelity is no longer esteemed, meeting with others who value married life can bring joy and hope to all.

Teams are composed of five to seven married couples. Team life revolves around the monthly meetings (in participant homes), and living out the six Endeavors.

This program is open to couples who are in a marriage recognized by the Church. Only one spouse needs to be Catholic.

See the international TOOL site for more info, or check out this site, as well.

What: Information Session
When: Next session TBD — contact John Lawlor, below, to be put on his waiting list
Where: TBD
Contact: John Lawlor, 713-824-8525, jhlawlor@gmail.com

Updated 2-7-2022/jwk