TOT sessions begin at 10 sites in July

Theology on Tap, the speaker-and-fellowship program for young adults, begins its 2014 summer program in July at 10 sites throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

TOT is open to all young adults, ages 18-39, singles and couples, regardless of religious affiliation. All programs begin at 7:30 p.m. except where noted. The sites, dates, topics and speakers are listed here in chronological order (based on starting date).

—Sacred Heart Church, 10800 Henderson Road; Ventura (Tuesdays): July 1: “Vitamin G: Getting Your Daily Dose of God in Prayer,” Deacon Dave Smith. July 8: “Living Under the Influence,” Deacon Bill & Sue Spies. July 15: “Revelation: A Catholic View of End Times,” Mary Beth Lee. July 22: “Pope Francis's Call to Nonviolence,” Fr. Chris Ponnet.

—Loyola Marymount University (University Hall, Suite 3700), 1 LMU Dr., Los Angeles (Sundays): July 6, “The Bible, Gospel and the Blues,” Daniel Smith-Christopher. July 13: “Learning Spirituality from Pope Francis,” Fr. Felix Just. July 20: “God and Your Brain: Working Together for Healthy Relationships,” Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi. July 27: “Mystics and Saints in the Americas?,” Brett Hoover.

—St. Denis Church, 2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar (Mondays): July 7: “God Help Me, What Do I Do?” Sr. Edith Prendergast. July 14: “A Journey with the Cross: Depression and True Joy,” Jacob Israel. July 21: “Calming the Chaos,” Vikki Shepp. July 28: “Teach Us to Pray! Prayer for Beginners and Beyond,” Douglas Leal.

—St. Finbar Church, 2010 W. Olive Ave., Burbank (Tuesdays): July 8: “It's Not an Accident: Becoming an Intentional Disciple of Jesus,” Bishop Gerald Wilkerson. July 15: “No Sourpusses Needed! Exploring ‘The Joy of the Gospel,’” Fr. Vaughn Winters. July 22: “Can I Have a Witness? Discipleship, Godparents and Sponsors,” Sr. Rosanne Belpedio. July 29: “The Living of Life Is Prayer,” Margaret Matijasevic.

—St. Monica Church, 725 California Ave., Santa Monica (Tuesdays): July 8: “Moving from Charity to Justice,” Fr. Paul Spellman. July 15: “Catholics and Other Religions: Where Are We Going with Pope Francis?” Fr. Alexi Smith. July 22: “How to Read the Bible,” Sr. Kathleen Burns. July 29: “The Love Conversation: Preparing Yourself,” Paige Marrs.

—St. Andrew Church, 140 Chestnut St., Pasadena (Wednesdays): July 9: “Love is More Than a Four-Letter Word,” Michael DiPaolo. July 16: “Catholics and Other Religions: Where Are We Going with Pope Francis?” Fr. Alexi Smith. July 23: “Jesus: Getting to Know the Man,” Fr. David Loftus. July 30: “Living Under the Influence,” Deacon Bill & Sue Spies.

—St. Philomena Church, 21900 S. Main St., Carson (Thursdays): July 10: “God Help Me, What Do I Do?” Sr. Edith Prendergast. July 17: “How to Radiate the Love of Christ to Others,” Fr. Ed Benioff. July 24: “Working Together for Healthy Relationships,” Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi. July 31: “Mystics and Saints in the Americas?” Brett Hoover.

—USC Caruso Center, 844 W. 32nd Street; Los Angeles (Thursdays): July 10: “No Sourpusses Needed!  Exploring ‘The Joy of the Gospel,’” Douglas Leal. July 17: “We Remain Faith-Full,” Joe Melendrez. July 24: “How Our Understanding of God Determines Everything,” Sr. Su Fern Khoo. July 31: “Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media,” Delis Alejandro & Christine Gerety.

—St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7215 Newlin Ave., Whittier (Fridays): July 11: “What Matters Most: When NO is Better than YES,” Dean Diomedes. July 18: “Can I Have a Witness? Discipleship, Godparents and Sponsors,” Sr. Rosanne Belpedio. July 25: “Who Wants $20?” Vanessa Gallardo. Aug. 1: “The Bible: Definitely Better than the Movie,” Fr. Chris Bazyouros.

—St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1720 Covina Blvd, Covina (Sundays, 7 p.m.): July 13: “Several Ways to Encounter God,” Fr. Norm Supancheck. July 20: “Social Justice and the Ministry of Presence,” Katie Tassinari. July 27: “The Bible: Definitely Better than the Movie,” Fr. Chris Bazyouros. Aug. 3: “Learning Spirituality from Pope Francis,” Fr. Felix Just.