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About the Speaker: Coleen Kelly Mast, M.S., D.H.L.
Author of the Sex Respect® Programs; Catholic Radio Talk Show Host

Dr. Coleen Kelly Mast, an author, lecturer and radio talk show host, was a pioneer in the field of chastity education. She currently helps with family life issues all over the country hosting a syndicated call in radio advice show on more than 185 Catholic Radio Stations as well as on Sirius Satellite Radio.  Mast holds an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Quincy University, a Masters Degree in Health Education, and Secondary teaching certificates in four specialty fields: Theology, Health, Physical Education and Science. She has taught at the elementary, junior high and high school levels, and has been involved in Family Life Education since 1975. Mast has written both the “Love and Life” and “Sex Respect” chastity education programs, which include books and videos for teachers, teens and parents.

 She is a popular speaker due to the enthusiasm and uniqueness of her presentations.  She includes a healthy and moral message in a practical easy-to-understand format.  Her words range from prudent and reverent to light and humorous, always respectful and moving toward the profound.  Her presentations have been described as “affirming, dynamic, fun, uplifting, and sometimes even musical!”

 Dr. Mast’s family life programs have been sold in 23 countries and all 50 states. She has appeared on Oprah!, Geraldo, Mother Angelica Live, 60 Minutes, and Steubenville High School Youth Conferences.  

Mast has debated the Presidents of SEICUS and Planned Parenthood on television, and debated ACLU representatives on public radio. She assisted with the  writing of the 1990 USCC Bishops document on Human Sexuality Education, and in 1996, Mast was invited to the Vatican by the Pontifical Council for the Family for an in-depth study of “Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality” document when it was released.  Coleen currently serves the United States Council of Catholic Bishops National Review Board.  She is married to Kent Mast and they have five children.

Coleen Kelly Mast's Lively Presentations for 2012-2013

                  Current Catalog -- Presentation/Speech Descriptions

1.       Popular Keynote Address: “The Four Heart Healthy Habits for Holiness” or alternate title:  “Pray – Work – Suffer – Love.” If you want your audience to laugh, cry, sing, and be inspired, book this talk for your next banquet or gathering. Enlightening, entertaining, and spiritually motivating address to help you think more deeply about your relationship with God and others. J

2.       Most Popular talk from last year: “Raising Love-Wise Kids in a Lustful World” A mom who recently attended said “This was the single most practical workshop I have ever attended in my life.”  Come and gain some real practical answers for those teachable moments in your children’s education for love and life: “Mom, what does @#$% mean?” Answers for parents of children ages 2-13 on how to raise them innocent but not ignorant. Sometimes funny, always truthful, very memorable. Half-day workshop. Alternate title: “Teachable Moments in Education for  Love ” or “Innocent but not Ignorant’

3.       New! Puberty Presentations for Father/Son and Mother/Daughter. Simultaneous two hour presentations in two different rooms, girls led by Coleen Mast, boys led by a pro-life man. Includes videos and discussions on how to mature spiritually and emotionally while these physical changes are taking place. Includes some theology and biology of the body, with practical advice for puberty and virtue challenges. Boys program is entitled “Strong, Smart and Pure.” Girls program is called “Truth, Beauty, & Life.”

4.      New! Mother / Daughter ‘Growing Up’ Retreat (with puberty talk) Two presentations in one day: 1 hour keynote talk for Mothers and Daughter PLUS the new 2 hour audio-visual presentation about puberty (for moms w/girls ages 9-12) and discussions of the virtues that you need to acquire for real womanhood. Includes presentations, time for mom/daughter discussion, a general but innocent question and answer session, and an on-the-spot modesty check up. Usually for a weekend day 9:30 – 2:00 PM with lunch in the middle. A beautiful day out with mom to begin the discussion of becoming a Christian woman.

5.      New! Spiritual Spa: Women’s Retreat. What is Spiritual Liposuction? How about a FaithLift? Want the meditation without the yoga? What is truly healthy for our body and soul? Get your committee together now, go get some prizes donated, and ask for the outline to plan the day. Schedule and sample fliers available. You’ll need a priest for Mass and Confessions, especially after I sing an examination of conscience parody, “These are a Few of My Favorite Sins”!

6.      New! Parish Mission. 3 or 4 Evenings.  Choice of talks: 1) “The Four Heart Healthy Habits for Holiness” or “Journey Into the Heart of Christ” or “  2) “The Four Secrets of Raising Children with Character” 3) “Raising Love-Wise Kids in a Lustful World”  4) FaithLift  5. ‘The Doctor is In - Live’ Q& A.  Choose any three talks.

7.      “Four Secrets for Raising Kids with Character” for parents of young children ages 1-12. (If I told you what they were, they wouldn’t be secrets anymore.) How do I sort through the many venues of parenting advice to succeed long term? What kind of parents are we? What do we want for our children? What tools do we need?  How parents can set a practical and fun course for family members? Includes family friendly humor and music. You might be surprised.

8.       New! Two Marriage Retreats for Couples: 1) The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Marriages or 2) FIREPROOF Your Marriage. You’ll be surprised to find out what marriage advantages Catholics have that other religions don’t. What are the real “rules” for men and women? How can we harmonize, not criticize, when we married our ‘opposite’? How to ‘go green’ with your marriage, naturally!

9.       New! Reflections for Engaged Couples: Unity or Division? Where are we headed? Why are we getting married? What should we expect in living out the unitive and procreative dimensions of marriage? How do you decide about children? What can we do these next months before our wedding to prepare for a better marriage? Get marriage off to a good start.         

10.     And of course, The Many Chastity Talks for all ages! (see full descriptions  below) For Junior High, Confirmation Classes, High School, College Age or Young Adults.  “Maximum Love”, “Lead Us Not Into Temptation Island”, “How NOT to be the Biggest Loser at Love”, “The Chastity Challenge”  or “Mate or Wait?” with songs, raps slides and skits with audience participation. Be ready for an interesting evening about God’s beautiful plan for love, dating and marriage. Learn how to defend the choice to be pure. Discover the difference between real love and the artificial substitute. Learn, ‘How far can I really go? “Is it really an accident?’…and what secrets the Pope John Paul II knew that Oprah, Clinton, Letterman and Tiger Woods don’t know. 

11.     Training Seminars for Teachers, Youth Ministers, Social Workers, Priests and Religious! One or Two Day Training seminar on motivation, information, creative methods and personal preparation for effective instruction. Development of Self-respect, understanding gratification vs. fulfillment, teaching love beyond abstinence, program implementation for either Love and Life (Catholic) or Sex Respect (public schools). Includes constructive practicum.