Surprised By Truth Seminars

Liven up your parish with an exciting apologetics & evangelization seminar series
by best-selling author Patrick Madrid!

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You can jumpstart adult education, invite new people to attend your parish,
reach out to those who have drifted away, and energize those in the pews.

(Click Here to Read Patrick Madrid's Bio)

PATRICK'S SEMINAR TOPICS: (Talks are one hour, followed by Q&A period.)
	Ten Mistakes Catholics Make When Sharing the Faith (the do's and don'ts of evangelism and apologetics)
The Bible and the Catholic Church: A Marriage Made in Heaven (the role of Scripture and Tradition in the Church)
	Where is THAT in the Bible? A fast-paced look at the biblical evidence for purgatory, honoring Mary and the saints, using statues and images, the divinity of Christ, confession to a priest, the primacy of Peter, and the sacraments
Any Friend of God's Is a Friend of Mine (the communion of saints, honoring and praying to Mary and the saints, why do Catholics use statues, Marian doctrines)
	Pope Fiction: Answers to common myths and misconceptions about the papacy
The Sacraments: Soul Food and Antidotes for Sin
	Surprised by Truth: Why are so many Protestants becoming Catholic? A look at what brings people into (or back into) the Catholic Church and how you can help.
Open Forum Q&A: A free-wheeling, fast-paced question and answer session where any and all questions about the Catholic Church are welcomed! Bring your toughest questions!

Click here for more seminar topics. — Seminar FAQ page — Click here to request a seminar.

SEMINAR INFORMATION:

HONORARIA:

WEEKEND EVENT (Saturday or Sunday, within the U.S.):

E.g., all-day Saturday seminar (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) — $2,000 speaking honorarium, plus transportation and lodging.

NOTE: Suggested schedule times shown are flexible, according the parish's Mass schedule

ONE-EVENING EVENT (within the U.S.):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday evening
(7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.) — $1500 speaking fee, plus transportation and lodging.

Combination Friday-evening / Saturday-day event (within the U.S.):

$3200 combined speaking fee, plus transportation and lodging.

all-day / multi-day event (outside the U.S.):

$2000 per day, plus transportation and lodging.

Patrick Madrid will bring books, CDs, and DVDs to sell (and sign) at the seminar. The parish or hosting group agrees to provide three 8-foot book tables.

Any collections or admission proceeds collected by the parish go entirely to the parish or hosting group unless otherwise agreed upon.

Artwork for high-quality promotional flyers and brochures is available.

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Click here for answers to FAQs—“Frequently Asked Questions.”

Click here to see what cardinals, bishops, priests, DREs and lay leaders say about Patrick Madrid's seminars and books.

ARE YOU INTERESTED . . .
in arranging for Patrick Madrid speak to your parish or group? It's easy to do. Please fill out our online seminar request form (with no obligation or commitment). Thank you!

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Contact: PO Box 640 Granville, OH 43023 740-345-2705 e-mail: info at patrickmadrid dot com