CTK Faith Formation

Grant Adams was a Protestant pastor before coming home to the Catholic Church. He now serves as a Catholic evangelist and as a teen chastity educator for a pro-life clinic in Lawrenceville. In this podcast, he takes questions from the audience, including COVID, confession, and the hard parts of his conversion experience. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, October 13, 2026. 

Grant Adams was a Protestant pastor before coming home to the Catholic Church. He now serves as a Catholic evangelist and as a teen chastity educator for a pro-life clinic in Lawrenceville. In this podcast, he shares how the Church Fathers inspired his conversion and talks through what he had to give up in order to become Catholic. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, October 13, 2...

In this Q&A, the authors of Sacred Heartache and Pretty Good Catholic candidly address common dating struggles—overcoming social awkwardness, discerning character, navigating fear, trusting God’s timeline, and building a joyful, purpose-driven life while waiting for the right connection. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, August 11, 2026.

Five local Catholic women share personal excerpts and reflections from their co-authored book, Sacred Heartache. Claire McCreavy, Molly Kate Clavenna, Jean Goodwin, Megan Holzgrefe, Natalia Ramírez, Sarah Rocko, and Gabrielle Stiehle share stories spanning health battles, broken courtships, and singlehood and discernment, candidly exploring how seasons of waiting and heartbreak can become profound...

Unpack what it truly means for the Eucharist to be the "source and summit" of the Catholic faith. Drawing from his own journey to the priesthood, Fr. Jared Kleinwaechter explores how Holy Communion offers an intimate, tangible encounter with God’s unconditional love and serves as a foretaste of eternal union with Him. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, July 25, 2026.

In this panel discussion, two Catholic couples share their honest journeys through relationship discernment, fear, and modern dating. Discover how leaning into vulnerability and sacrificial love helps us overcome isolation and step into the authentic communion we are all created for. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, July 25, 2026.

Discover how true Christian fellowship goes beyond simple social gatherings to draw us into authentic union with Christ and His Church. In this talk, former missionary and youth minister Mary Kaitlyn shares personal stories, Scripture, and practical guidance on building faith-filled relationships that carry us closer to God and help us form a saintly communion with each other. Presented at the 20/...

After serving at Marist School for almost 20 years, Bishop Joel Konzen, SM, was appointed auxiliary bishop of Atlanta in 2018. In his talk "Catholic Leadership in a Secular Culture,” he looks at hazards that could befall the Church - and how Catholic leaders will help to define the way forward. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, April 14, 2026. 

Fr. Jared answers questions about dating and relationships: setting standards, dating apps, and more. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their March 2026 Discipleship Night.

Fr. Jared has already prepared hundreds of couples for marriage. In that time, he's seen common pitfalls lots of couples experience. Presented to the 20/30Something at their March 2026 Discipleship Night, Fr. Jared offers advice to couples - dating, engaged, or married - on strengthening their relationships, and to singles interested in marriage.

  Do you want to hear God’s voice, but aren't sure how to? The truth is that everyone is equipped to hear and know God’s voice, and He is constantly speaking words that He longs for you to hear. In this talk, Thomas Clements, president of Zenith Ministries, shares stories of how God speaks and what you can do to help yourself better hear Him. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship...

Do you feel like life is too hectic? Like you're never really refreshed or rejuvenated? Do you want to understand what keeping the Sabbath holy really means?  Learn how to receive the gift of the Sabbath and live it well! CTK's former parochial vicar Fr. Joe Wagner, now pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Carrollton and chaplain for the University of West Georgia Catholic Center, discusses the...

Discover how Natural Family Planning integrates Catholic teaching with science-based methods. Whether you’re exploring NFP for yourself or just want to learn more about this respectful and science-based approach to family planning, this talk covers it. A Q&A follows at the end. Presented by Gabby Stiehle, FNP-C, to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, October 14, 2025.

Is mental health compatible with faith? Aren't we just supposed to pray about our challenges or talk to a priest? If we talk to a licensed professional, are we walking away from God? Andrea Paiva, licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor, dispels those concerns in a discussion on hope and healing at the intersection of Christianity and psychology.

Just about everyone has fallen into a lull in their prayer life. How do you then restart? Fr Michael Silloway, pastor of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, presents "Behold I Make All Things New: Beginning Again," a presentation on how to re-enter prayer, sacraments, and a relationship with God after lukewarmness in prayer or a fall to temptation. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Dis...

A panel discussion about how prayer works in different vocations, featuring Pierce Benefield, a lay person who is currently dating; Sarah Rocko, a candidate for consecrated virginity; and Johnathon and Jessica Kelso, a couple with five children who run The Porter Gate, a nonprofit working to meet the needs of the poor. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, Saturday, August 2, 2025.