FRIDAY, MAY 3RD
Ivy Black, 6910 MN-194, Saginaw, MN 55779
5:30pm Social Hour
6:30pm Dinner Served
7:00-9:00pm Program & Keynote Presentation
Join us to support the growth of Catholic high school education in the Cloquet Deanery of the Diocese of Duluth!
DR. RAY GUARENDI
Mater Dei Apostolate is proud to present keynote speaker, Dr. Ray Guarendi, for the 2024 Benefit Event. Dr. Ray is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host.
Standing Strong
Parents, teachers and anyone who works with children today are having their confidence, peace of mind, and authority undercut by the “experts”, the media and almost everybody else in secular culture. Dr. Ray’s presentation, Standing Strong, will teach us how to put the authority back where it belongs. Join us on May 3rd to gain his valuable insight, and to support Catholic high school education in the Cloquet deanery!
Dr. Ray Full Bio
Radio Host: Dr. Ray’s radio show― “The Doctor Is In” ― can be heard weekdays on 600 stations and Sirius XM satellite radio, channel 130. You can also listen live or on demand at www.AveMariaRadio.net.
Television Host: Dr. Ray’s national EWTN television series, “Living Right With Dr. Ray,” is in its 6th season. The world is in great need of the truth, and of authentic guidance in finding the answers to life’s daily family issues. Dr. Ray’s television program combines the wit, humor, and experience of its host with the timeless wisdom of the Catholic Church to provide these answers. For seven years Living Right with Dr. Ray, has captivated TV viewers around the world through the dynamic format of a faithfully Catholic family psychologist, Dr. Ray Guarendi, interacting with a live audience and presenting a wide range of topics. Airing three times a week on EWTN, the Global Catholic Television Network, Dr. Ray dispenses practical advice along with a generous dose of laughter. Each show features a special in-studio guest, along with Dr. Ray’s spirited segments on parenting, relationships, aging and the challenges facing teens, young adults and families.
Clinical Psychologist: For over 40 years, Dr. Ray has a wide variety of experience working with parents, families, educators, substance abuse programs, in-patient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and private practice. He has witnessed the common time-tested factors that consistently contribute to success in marriages and families.
Author: Dr. Ray’s in-depth experience has led to his discovery that the so-called “experts” are undermining parental authority and preventing parents from following their God-given instincts to raise their kids for Heaven. This guiding principle led him to write his best-selling book, You’re A Better Parent Than You Think! By putting the power, knowledge and authority back in the hands of parents, Dr. Ray has helped thousands eliminate parenting frustrations by showing them proven parenting techniques that result in happy, well-adjusted children. Throughout his vocation and career, he has expanded on this theme to empower families to confidently take charge of the many challenges that arise with respect to marriages, families, raising teenagers and more. Other book titles of Dr. Ray’s include: Advice Worth Ignoring; Back to the Family; Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime; Good Discipline, Great Teens; Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It; Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards; Winning the Discipline Debates; Fighting Mad; and When Faith Causes Family Friction. His books on the Catholic faith include Why Be Catholic? and What Catholics Really Believe.
Speaker: Dr. Ray has given over 3,000 talks around the country on topics including smart parenting; happier marriages; successful families; and a variety of motivational themes, for both personal and professional application. He captivates audiences with his humor laced presentations filled with practical advice and proven techniques. Dr. Ray’s audiences include professional associations, women’s & men’s groups, churches, industry conferences, public organizations; teachers, hospital personnel and more.
In addition to the Parenting and Family genre, Dr. Ray speaks on many topics concerning the Catholic faith. As an adult “revert,” he has written and spoken extensively on Catholic Apologetics. His ecclesiastically approved books, What Catholics Really Believe and Why Be Catholic are a basis for many of his presentations designed to help Catholics understand and defend the wisdom and beauty of the one, true faith. His book, When Faith Causes Family Friction, addresses many issues of faith that are surprisingly common causes of division among family members and relatives.