CHATechesis Podcast Series

Podcast

Episode 1: A Makeover in L.A.

Fr. Parker Sandoval, Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, reveals the Archdiocese’s new, digital “face lift.”

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Episode 2: What's Brewing in Seattle?

Deacon Eric Paige from the Archdiocese of Seattle shares how they are supporting family faith formation during the pandemic.

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Episode 3: Rural Routes

Fr. Jay Atherton from a rural part of Albany, NY, discusses pastoring in multiple parishes, YouTube, and Confirmation preparation.

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Episode 4: No Way I Can Do This!

Fr. William Corcoran, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church in IL, focuses on important virtues for pastors and parents as catechists at home.

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Episode 5: There’s a New Vicar in Town

Father Joseph Gibino, the new Vicar for Evangelization and Catechesis for the Diocese of Brooklyn, shares how to make Lent meaningful.

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Episode 6: Reaching Across the Aisle

Fr. Tony Zimmer, pastor of St. Anthony on the Lake in Wisconsin, tells us about his parish and school’s collaboration on children’s faith formation.

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Episode 7: Keepin’ It Small

Fr. James Burkart, pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community in TX, discusses small faith group communities and the role of discernment.

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Episode 8: Celebrating Mass and Handling IT

Fr. Ricardo Martín, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in WI, chats about his new priorities and the importance of learning about race and racism.

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Episode 9: Caution: Confirmation Can Be Habit-Forming

Fr-. Dave Fleming, pastor in IA, speaks about Confirmation preparation, good habits, and exorcism.

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Episode 10: Driving with Jesus

Fr. Fidèle Okitembo Dikete, pastor of St. John Berchmans in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, shares an inspiring story of missionary discipleship.

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Episode 11: Homily Prep Pointers & Pentecost

Fr. Justin Claravall, SJ from Los Angeles, CA, shares some tips on homily preparation and reflects on the readings for Pentecost.

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Episode 12: Keeping the Faith a Top Priority During the Summer

Deacon Henry Reyes from Milwaukee, WI, shares ways to engage parishioners during the summer.

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Episode 13: Aloha, Jesus!

Bishop Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu, discusses the importance of witness today, his Diocesan Evangelization Task Force, and more.

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Episode 14: Faith on the Border

Fr. Francisco Quiroz, from the Diocese of Laredo, TX, talks about the unique challenges and opportunities of being a missionary diocese on the Border.

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Episode 15: Teaching to Pray

Abshp. Charles Gordon, Archbishop of Port of Spain, Trinidad, and Tobago, chats about his book, Teach Us to Pray: A Little Book on Christian Prayer.

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Episode 16: Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ministry

Fr. Stephen Bell, CSP, shares how to make diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a critical part of ministry.

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Episode 17: What’s Up with the Missionaries of Mercy Today?

Fr. Augustine Dada of New York discusses his experience as a Missionary of Mercy today.

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Episode 18: Rediscovering the Eucharist in Albany, NY

Bishop Ed Scharfenberger chats about the need for Eucharistic renewal and revivial and what it will take.

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Episode 19: It Takes a Village to Raise a Priest Who Can Raise Up that Village

Fr. James Ferreira, a pastor in Staten Island, NY, shares his first five years of being a priest.

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Episode 20: The Heartland: Mission Possible!

Mr. John Gaffney, Dir. of Evangelization & Catechesis for the Diocese of Des Moines, tells why the Church must move from maintenance to mission mode.

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Episode 21: “Father Catechist”

Noted catechetical scholars and authors, Dr. Hosffman Ospino and Dr. Tim O’Malley, chat about forming clergy as catechists.

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Episode 22: A Eucharistic Revival for the Catholic Church in the United State!

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, USCCB Evangelization & Catechesis Chair, discusses Eucharistic Revival plans.

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Episode 23: Directory for Catechesis: Major Themes

We chat with Bishop Franz-Peter, delegate to the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.

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Episode 24: Focusing on Families

Fr. Michael Amadeo, pastor of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Parish in Ankeny, Iowa, chats with us about supporting family catechesis.

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Episode 25: Talking All Things Accompaniment

Three catechetical experts discuss what accompaniment is and how it can be applied in ministry.

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Episode 26: Technology in Catechesis Today

Steve Botsford, Sadlier’s Senior Director of Digital Catechesis, talks about using digital technology to evangelize and catechize today.

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Episode 27: Pastoring a Young Church

Fr. Ken Halbur, Pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Iowa, chats with us about pastoring a young church.

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Episode 28: Journeying Together: Archdiocese of Chicago

Msgr. Patrick Pollard explains how the AOC is preparing for the 2023 Synod.

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Episode 29: Church of Formation; Not Forms

Kenneth Velasquez, Senior Coordinator for Certification and Ongoing Formation in the Archdiocese of Chicago, discusses forming catechists today.

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Episode 30: Building the Catechesis Bench

Colleen Moore, Director of Notre Dame’s Echo Program, chats with us about forming future catechists.

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Episode 31: NCEA 2022 Convention

Jill Annable, SVP of Programs for NCEA, chats with us about their upcoming 2022 Convention and why catechists and teachers should attend.

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Episode 32: Learn about NALM

Michael Taylor, NALM Conference Planning Chair, chats with us about the role of the National Association for Lay Ministry in the Catholic Church.

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Episode 33: Supporting Eucharistic Revival

Deacon Matt chats about charity as a focus of Eucharistic revival and invites you to attend Sadlier’s Masterclass on the Eucharist.

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Episode 34: Catechetical Institute

Bill Keimig, Assistant Director of Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, discusses the Institute’s role in forming ministers.

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Episode 35: A More Meaningful Pentecost

Deacon Matt shares how to make your Pentecost experience more meaningful by examining the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of discipleship.

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Episode 36: Catholic Leadership Institute

Dan Cellucci tells us how the Catholic Leadership Institute is helping dioceses evangelize more effectively.

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Episode 37: Music in Catechesis

Fr. Phillip Ganir examines the role of music in catechesis and why we listen to the music we do.

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Episode 38: 20th Anniversary of the Dallas Charter

Deacon Matt chats about the journey the Church has been on since 2002 and the effort to protect young people against clergy abuse.

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Episode 39: Meaningful Adult Faith Formation

Deacon Matt chats about the journey and what it takes to provide meaningful adult faith formation.

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Episode 40: The Catechist’s Identity

Deacon Matt talks about the new Directory’s description of the catechist’s identity and why it is so important to understand.

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Episode 41: Catechetical Sunday 2022

Deacon Matt chats about the unique challenges catechists face today and discusses this year’s theme for Catechetical Sunday.

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Episode 42: An Introduction to the State of Bilingual Catechesis Today

Three guests discuss the state of bilingual catechesis and the importance of the Hispanic/Latino community to the church.

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Episode 43: The Rosary as Protection from Evil

Deacon Matt chats about the Rosary as our protection from evil and its use in deliverance ministry.

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Episode 44: The USCCB: 2022 Elections and Updates

Deacon Matt discusses the upcoming vote for USCCB President and Vice President during the November plenary session.

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Episode 45: Sharing Faith at Thanksgiving

Deacon Matt chats about the connection between gratitude and evangelization.

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Episode 46: Christmas: Christ With Us

Deacon Matt chats about the message of how “Christ is with us” always and during the Christmas season.

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Episode 47: Clergy, Part 1: Pre-Ordination

Bishop Scharfenberger starts to chat with Deacon Matt about what can be done in pre-ordination to increase fraternity among deacons and priests.

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Episode 48: Clergy, Part 2: Post-Ordination

Bishop Schafenberger joins Deacon Matt for the second part of the podcast on clergy. This time on post-ordination.

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Episode 49: On a Eucharistic Mission Part 1

Deacon Matt chats with Sr. Alicia Torres about the central place the Eucharist occupies in her religious life and apostolic work.

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Episode 50: On a Eucharistic Mission Part 2

Deacon Matt continues his chat with Sr. Alicia Torres about her religious life and apostolic work with the Eucharist.

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