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“What Does It Mean To Be Human?”: Formation for Catholic Parents of Young Children

  • Alderton House 117 East 70th Street New York, NY, 10021 United States (map)

About the Course

A Three-Part Course for Parents of Young Children on the Catholic Vision of the Human Person

Human life can be beautiful and challenging, and at times rather confusing. In a world full of conflicting messages about human identity and purpose, this three-session series offers parents a deep dive into the Christian understanding of the human person—body, soul, and spirit. Grounded in Scripture, theology, and philosophy, this program will help parents reflect on what and who we are as human beings, and what this means for how we and our families can grow towards more authentic happiness.  

  • Dates: Saturdays – Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, 2025

  • Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Wine & Cheese Mixer from 5:15 to 6:00 PM)

  • Cost: $100 per person (includes babysitting) - One-time fee for all three sessions.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The unity of body and soul and what it reveals about human dignity.

  • How to help children grow towards emotional maturity, virtue, and authentic freedom

  • The meaning of relationships and self-gift as pathways to happiness.

About the Speaker

Moira Walsh, Ph.D., holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical ethics from Brown University and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. Her dissertation focused on the relationship of freedom and moral education, a topic that has continued to be a focus of her work. She has taught ethics, logic, and other topics to students at the University of Notre Dame, Boston College, and Suffolk University, as well as to numerous groups wanting to learn more about philosophy for personal enrichment without seeking a degree. Moira currently works in New York City at Murray Hill Place and helps oversee continuing education programs in philosophy and theology for members of Opus Dei across the United States and Canada.

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