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INTRODUCING TMIY
That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program 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!
TMIY TRANSFORMS MEN
Hear from actual TMIY participants.
These videos were created by the local TMIY men - Paradisus Dei was not involved their creation.
BY THE NUMBERS
Independent research by a Faith Advisor from the Gallup Poll reveals That Man is You! to be one of the most life-transforming programs ever studied. Research indicates that men entering the program in the bottom quartile on the Gallup Poll Spirit Commitment Index frequently finish the program 26 weeks later “well into the top quartile.”
True to its stated goals, this transformation is most profoundly seen in marriage and family life, men’s issues including pornography and balancing work demands, and a greater participation in parish life.
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That Man is You! truly accompanies men and their families on the pathway to holiness.
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Send us your information and you will receive an email with materials that will help you introduce TMIY to others in your parish. Materials include:
- Introductory Video
- TMIY Parish brochure
- TMIY overview presentation
“‘Enjoying the program’ would be a HUGE understatement. It changed my life.”
- participant
Since its inception, over 100,000 men have successfully experienced TMIY! That’s because it’s …
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EASY
to get started
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FREE
to parishes
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EFFECTIVE
at forming men
“Personally, being involved in That Man is You! has brought me closer to God than ever before in my life. I felt a spiritual closeness with God…I experienced a spiritual closeness with my wife which sent our marriage to a higher level.” – participant
Starting TMIY at your parish is easy. Simply…
Parish Registration
- Connect with Program Coordinator: 281-974-3541 | [email protected] They will guide each group through the entire process to ensure the launch of a successful program.
- Confirm Pastor approval His verbal approval of promotion within the parish and use of facility space is all that is required.
- Build the Core Team As the face of That Man Is You, the core team of 6-10 men will promote and fulfill the various responsibilities needed for a successful program. Each member of the Core Team will have a specific role as laid out in the core team manual.
- Receive your Parish Starter Resources Once the above items are completed, contact your Program Coordinator to register and obtain program and training materials.
Starter Resources
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Core Team Manual – The Core Team Manual will be one of your greatest resources moving forward. It is truly an A-Z guide on how to run a successful TMIY program.
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Sample Promotional Materials – You will find three of the main marketing pieces that we use to encourage men to attend the program. A well-planned promotional campaign goes a long way in reaching all the men of the parish.
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Core Team Access to the Class Management System – Each core team member will have access to a class page that contains all of the support materials and tools needed to run a TMIY program. These include the MC and Facilitator’s Guides, the Weekly Slide Handouts, a digital copy of the Core Team Manual, the Class Communication tool, the Attendance Tracker, an Online Class Roster, a Name Badge Template, and the Session Bullet Points.
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Access to Paradisus Dei Video Player – Your access provides you with the ability to play weekly TMIY sessions without needing internet access.
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Access to TMIY App – The TMIY App is available to all men registered for Active TMIY classes. The TMIY app contains the weekly session videos and weekly presentation slides.
Program Launch
- Connect with Program Coordinator: 281-974-3541 | [email protected] Training videos (approximately 2 hours) and the Core Team Manual are provided in the Parish Starter Kit.
- Run Promotional Campaign at Parish Customized promotional materials are available for purchase through Paradisus Dei. The promotional campaign, laid out in Core Team Manual, runs for the three weekends prior to the program start date, which occurs in early September.
- Launch That Man is You! After a full dry run, you are ready to launch That Man is You!
Program Content
Men who attend That Man is You! consider the content to be the program’s greatest strength, rating it 9.4 on a 10-point scale. Organized around a central theme for each program year and presented through the lens of 7 Steps that make it simple for men to follow, this engaging content is delivered in 26 sessions, divided between fall and spring semesters.
FOUNDATIONAL FORMATION
Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart
Combining the latest science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints, Becoming a Man after God’s Own Heart develops the vision of man fully alive. It makes an honest assessment of challenges facing men today and provides a practical path to transformation by focusing on man’s relationship with God and introducing the 7 Steps to superabundance.
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ONGOING FORMATION
The Vision of Man Fully Alive
The Vision of Man Fully Alive enables men to experience authentic freedom as sons of God. Through living the three-fold mission of abiding presence, joyful service and loving sacrifice, their hearts and homes will experience the joy that God desires. To sustain them on their spiritual journey, the men will be led directly to the three spiritual foods that Christ himself proclaims: The Eucharist, The Word of God, and The Will of God.
The Fight of Faith
The Fight of Faith equips and enables men to engage in the cosmic, spiritual battle raging in our day. Biblical identities will emerge to inspire heroic lives of service to a calling greater than ourselves. Contemplate the mysterious Will of God and discover a Kingdom “not of this world.” Embrace our true identity as sons of the Father while experiencing the intimacy and secrets of a deep and personal friendship with Christ. Uncover the ultimate truth that sheds light on all things: God’s own identity. Fight the good fight of faith to win an imperishable crown of glory.
All Things New
Christ didn’t say, “I make new things.” He said, “I make all things new.” The profundity of the Scriptures sets the stage for a renewal of mind and heart – a new creation story, a new Adam, a new Eve, a new covenant and even a new kingdom! Encounter God the Father. Meet your spiritual father. Enlighten your mind with spiritual truths that will help transform the world. Become a new creation in Christ and allow mercy to consume your miseries. Seize the day!
Thy Kingdom Come
Jesus did not say to the Jews, “I’ve come to save you from Roman oppression and taxation.” Christ did not promise a worldly kingdom. In fact, He said, “My kingship is not of this world … My kingdom is in your midst … My kingdom is within you!” The kingdom of God is among us. Indeed, it is here now. For where the King is there is His Kingdom. Let us live with an eternal perspective. Claim your royal dignity and inheritance.
The Light of Men
There is but one source of all light – Jesus! He is the light shattering the darkness of our day. To be in the light is to allow God’s light to shine through you and become manifest in abundant virtue. “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1: 4-5).
Worthy of the Call
St.Paul begs us to live a life worthy of the call we have received! Though we are not worthy, by the grace of God, we too are more than conquerors. Let us first experience the superabundance of God’s love, peace, joy, and mercy so our hearts are ready to discover what we have truly been called to at our depths: called to mature manhood – called to joy – called to lift up our hearts and minds – called to bear fruit – called to unity and called to live a life worthy of the call we have received!
Apostles of the New Springtime
Journey from fear to fearless worship, from a lifeless corpse hanging on the cross to an empty tomb, from Apostles hiding in the upper room to proclaiming the risen Lord to the ends of the earth! Beginning with Christ to the Apostles, to the Apostolic Fathers, to the men of our day, God hasn’t stopped calling us! Let us become who we were made to be and set the world on fire. May we become Apostles of the New Springtime!
THAT MAN IS YOU! APPAREL
Clothing not only calls attention to your program, it also helps men feel like they are part of something special.
TMIY Polo Shirt, Navy
TMIY branded, attractive and comfortable, these Navy polo shirts make a great statement when worn by the Core Team on day 1, and by other men in the community any day!
TMIY T-Shirts
Comfortable and durable, many men enjoy wearing the TMIY T-Shirt to help promote the program and remind them that they are part of something special. These are especially great for special projects that the TMIY group elects to do together.
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Send us your information and you will receive an email with materials that will help you introduce TMIY to others in your parish. Materials include:
- Introductory Video
- TMIY Parish brochure
- TMIY overview presentation
FINANCES
How much does the program cost?
How do parishes finance their portion of the program?
Can we charge the men to attend the program?
Why can’t the parish charge men for the program?
CHURCH APPROVAL
Has the program received Church approval?
Does the program have the support of the Archbishop of Galveston–Houston?
Are any clergy involved in the governance of TMIY?
PROGRAM CONTENT
Who developed the material for the program?
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
What is the structure of TMIY?
May any of the meal or small group sections of TMIY be eliminated or skipped?
Is it better to run a morning or evening program?
What is the best day of the week to run TMIY?
PROGRAM STARTUP
How long does it take to get the program started?
What happens if I cannot get enough men to agree to be on the Core Team?
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Do we need to run the entire promotional campaign?
How much does the promotional campaign cost?
What do we do if there is a small response to the promotional campaign?
DONATION APPEAL
Are we required to run both donation appeals?
How does Paradisus Dei use the money from the donation appeals?
INTERNET USAGE
When will I receive access to the secure area of the TMIY website dedicated to host parishes?
How do I access the secure area of the TMIY website?
Is it necessary to use the TMIY website?
OTHER PROGRAMS BY PARADISUS DEI
Does Paradisus Dei offer a program for women?
Does Paradisus Dei offer a program for couples?
Does Paradisus Dei Offer any additional programs?
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Send us your information and you will receive an email with materials that will help you introduce TMIY to others in your parish. Materials include:
- Introductory Video
- TMIY Parish brochure
- TMIY overview presentation