Monica Ashour, MTS, MHUM
Teaches: Theology
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About Monica Ashour
Holding two Masters from the University of Dallas—one in Theological Studies and one in Humanities, Monica Ashour is an international speaker, author of 28 books, President and Director of Content Creation for the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team, known as TOBET.
Named in 2010 by the Catholic National Register as one of the top six speakers on Saint John Paul’s seminal work known as the Theology of the Body, Monica and her team have completed a pre-school through 8th-grade program called The Body Matters for schools, faith formation, and family catechesis. It has been called a “game-changer.” Monica was awarded by the Catholic Press Association for Honorable Mention—First Time Author of a Book, Everybody Has Something to Give.
She also received the Excellence in Publishing Award for Children’s Books for her Every BODY Has a Body: God Made Us to Love, from her series called ToB for Kids for 4-7 year-olds and ToB for Tots for 2-5 year-olds, (Pauline Books and Media). Monica and her team wrote the Theology of the Body Marriage Preparation program, lauded by Cardinal Dolan of New York and Archbishop Aquila in Denver. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, this marriage prep program is used throughout the nation. Most recently, she gave numerous talks in Australia and the Philippines. In May 2015, Miss Ashour was a participant for an ad hoc committee in Washington DC for the Pontifical Council for the Family. In November 2011, Monica presented a talk “Teaching TOB to Teens” at the Theology of the Body International Symposium in Rome. She was also a participant in the International Summit on Lay Leadership with Cardinal Arinze in Rome.
Before becoming an international speaker, Monica served as a campus minister at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Texas A&M University from 1996 to 1999. There she launched the now nationwide Nun Run, in which young women travel around the nation visiting convents. Before and after her stint at St. Mary’s, Monica enjoyed 20 years teaching theology and literature in grade school and high school classrooms. Monica was the recipient of Bishop (now Cardinal) Farrell’s 2008 Pro-Life Award for Civic Action and was named to the Hall of Fame for her alma mater, Nolan Catholic High School in Ft. Worth.
Monica enjoys discussion groups, exercise, bridge, and coaching softball.
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About Monica Ashour
She comes to us with a breadth and depth of vision that solidifies and electrifies high school students. Orthodox, passionate, and pedagogically adept, Miss Ashour is committed to reaching out to youth, especially in the Theology of the Body.
Her former students come to her often with gratitude in preparing them for college and beyond.
Monica Ashour is one of the leading experts in the Theology of the Body and is an author and gifted speaker for the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team, Incorporated (TOBET).
See Courses
- Church History; Trinitarian Ecclesiology and Sacramental Theology: How Shall I Glorify God?
- The Theology of the Body: An Integral Vision of Man
- Moral Theology: How Shall I Live?
- Christian Anthropology: Who Am I?
- Going off to College: Keeping your Faith and Vocation
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Testimonials from Students & Parents
"I leave forever impacted"
Student: “THANK YOU for a wonderful semester in your class, Ecclesiology and Sacramental Theology from Theology of the Body perspective. It was an amazing, wonderful, and very fruitful experience!! The Holy Spirit truly works through you in a powerful, powerful way. I leave forever impacted – thank you!”
"Mrs. Ashour encouraged us to speak up if we had a question"
Student: “I really liked how Mrs. Ashour encouraged us to speak up if we had a question or wanted to discuss something/go deeper. The homework was difficult, but in the end it really helped me to understand the material and let it sink in.”
"Makes theology interesting and fun!"
Student: “Awesome class! I totally recommend taking this course and any other course Monica Ashour offers! The reading assignments were amazing! – really helped me dive deeper into the topics! Miss Ashour makes theology interesting and fun!”
"Just what they needed"
Parent: “I can’t say enough about how much my daughters have enjoyed Miss Ashour’s classes! Thank you for making it happen. They are just what they needed and I would hope for them.”
"So passionate about what she teaches and has so much insight"
Parent: “Miss Ashour is so passionate about what she teaches and has so much insight. She helped me to see all the things that I normally wouldn’t have noticed in the Sacraments and the Church. I feel so intelligent after taking her class!”