That Man Is You
This dynamic men’s program combines faith and practical guidance to help men grow spiritually and lead their families with confidence.
Mission
That Man is You! is designed to:
Facilitate a personal encounter and relationship with Jesus Christ.
Meet men wherever they are in their spiritual lives and help them take one step further.
Turn the hearts of fathers to their spouse and children.
Form authentic leaders capable of transforming their families and greater society.
Form bonds of friendship and fellowship that strengthen the parish community.
Provide a long-term solution for men’s ministry and ongoing formation with over 10 years of content.
FAQs
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Because TMIY is not purely catechetical in nature, but seeks to help men encounter God within the context of their marriages and family lives, the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston (Cardinal Daniel DiNardo) has determined that the That Man is You! program does not need the imprimatur or nihil obstat at this time. Nonetheless, he reserves the right to submit TMIY for evaluation at a later date.
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Noting the fruits of TMIY, Cardinal DiNardo has endorsed the program for use at the parish level. His letter of recommendation may be found in the program’s promotional literature. TMIY has also received endorsements from Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bishop Robert Guglielmone of Charleston, South Carolina; Bishop Steven Raica of Gaylord, Michigan; Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Bishop Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix, Arizona.
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TMIY is guided by a National Leadership Team that is composed of priests, deacons and laity. Clergy members are drawn from parishes across the United States.
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The program content was developed by Paradisus Dei founder Steve Bollman based upon the Church’s traditional source of Scripture, Tradition and Magisterial teachings. Developed over the course of numerous years, the content is based on his extensive readings, personal insights and discussions with numerous theologians and individuals within the Church.
That Man Is You!
THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men’s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society.
The program is divided into two, 13 week semesters. The Fall emphasizes the development of the Scriptural vision of man, especially in his relationship to his family and society while the Spring emphasizes the practical means of becoming that man.