CTK Faith Formation

Many (understandably) assume "consecrated life" means becoming a nun, but there are many other ways to consecrate your life to God outside of the convent,  for both men and women. Sarah Rocko, Coordinator for Women’s Discernment at the Archdiocese of Atlanta, speaks on discerning consecrated life and the numerous options available. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Ni...

An audio guide for praying the Marian Stations of the Cross, produced by the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, GA.   Narration: Kate Curran and Ian Goldsmith Production: Ian Goldsmith Music: Kate Curran | www.katecurranmusic.net     00:10 - Station I: Jesus is Condemned to Death 02:06 - Station II: Jesus Carries His Cross 04:02 - Station III: Jesus Falls for the First Time 06:12 - Station I...

Many young adults are looking to get married. But even those who are engaged often don't fully understand it as one of the seven sacraments. For some, it's just a checkbox on to-do list of life. Fr. Juan Pablo Durán LC discusses 'The Forgotten Sacrament of Marriage: an explanation for young adults looking for love' on what exactly the sacrament is. Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry at thei...

In our often chaotic lives there can seem to be little time for anything else. While many are not called to missionary life, we still admire what they do and there is much we can learn from those who are. Ellie Dodd, a missionary with Damascus Missions, speaks on how to incorporate that missionary life into our own busy day-to-day life. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship night,...

We all strive to be more holy in our daily lives. Often, we are told to do that without any practical steps or advice, and that’s not helpful! Our local seminarian Eric Baylot provides these practical practices we can do to become more holy in our everyday life. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, November 14, 2023.

Our own Fr. Joe Wagner gives the keynote to our 2023 annual retreat on why we should choose joy when there seems to be so much wrong in the world. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.

Joey Martineck, Respect Life Director at the Archdiocese of Atlanta, gives a breakout talk on how one chooses joy in their career, telling his personal story of choosing joy in finding his current career and how it often isn’t easy - as he had more than one stop along the way. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.

CTK parishioners Colleen and David O’Shaugnessey give a breakout talk on how to choose joy in finding your vocation in life, as they have in marriage and children. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.

Fr. Branson Hipp, chaplain at the Georgia Tech Catholic Center, gives a breakout talk on how joy in recreation works, when it's beneficial for you, and when it's not. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.

Peter Attridge, a practicing marriage and family therapist north of Atlanta, gives a breakout talk on the important connection of joy and mental health, including how joy is more sustainable than happiness. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, October 14, 2023.

As we get older, our relationship with our parents naturally changes. While they are still our parents and always will be, there is a different dynamic than when we were younger. Fr Juan Pablo Durán LC explains both the scriptural basis for honoring your parents, even as you get older, and practical ways this can be done. Presented to the 20/30Somethings ministry at their Discipleship Night, Septe...

A presentation for the Cathedral of Christ the King RCIA on the Trinity and Incarnation.

We know that Jesus was Jewish and our faith comes from Judaism, but our knowledge often ends there. Max Friedman, a member of our community and a convert from Judaism, discusses Judaism, the links between the Jewish and Catholic faiths, and, as a convert, the importance of RCIA! Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, August 8, 2023.

Many people have a desire or sense of Something, but find the scripture of the Church or any organized religion as repugnant or a major objection. Fr. Branson Hipp traces how we got to this point historically in the modern mentality and shows how we are called to live the Catholic faith with others when it is so foreign to their experience and doesn’t make sense. Presented to the 20/30Somethings m...

Pope Benedict XVI proposes that the Song of Songs—the scripture with strikingly romantic imagery between two lovers—is the “essence of Biblical faith” (Deus Caritas Est, 10). Joey Martineck, director of Respect Life Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and co-writer of GARDEN: The Musical, dives into St. Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body in which he wrote extensively of the Song of Songs...

In Church history, two of the most well known events are the Inquisitions and the Crusades. Santi Duran discusses these and common misconceptions that have aroused from them over time, such as the use of torture. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Night, April 11, 2023.

A three-person panel helps us understand God’s plan for creating a family. They explain how we should view openness to life, NFP, and how contraceptives impact the female body. Panelists are Amanda Morley, BSN, RN, a cycle instructor for the Marquette Method NFP who works with Reproductive Health Medicine & Gynecology (RHM); Elizabeth Park, a PA at RHM; and Fr. Joe Wagner. Presented May 16, 2023,...

A common Lenten practice is Stations of the Cross. While we know of them, we may not quite know their background. Jake Hegarty comes to discuss the history and purpose of the Stations as we continue our Lenten journey and prepare for Easter. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, March 14, 2023. 

Dale Brewer, LAPC is a professional counselor from Holy Family Counseling. He discusses navigating relationships and learning to live in love, both as a single person and when in a relationship with someone. Presented to the 20/30Somethings Ministry at their Discipleship Night, February 21, 2023.

How do you align your will with God's throughout this year? Fr. Rey Pineda, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, comes to talk about how every decision made, every day, is an opportunity to bring yourself closer to God's will. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night, January 17, 2023. 

This special evening combines readings from Sacred Scripture with performances of sacred seasonal music by the Cathedral choir, celebrating the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas and anticipating his return.

Peter Attridge is a Clinical Director and licensed therapist with Holy Family Counseling Center, a Catholic counseling center in Atlanta. He discusses the place of vulnerability in achieving long-lasting friendships. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022. 

Born and raised in a military family, Molly Clavenna frequently moved around growing up, making building relationships challenging. She discusses how you create boundaries in relationships during those times of transition. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022. 

Fr. Joe Wagner discusses Jesus' example of prayer, and how this is imperative for any kind of relationship with others. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022. 

Mary Gray has lived with other young adults for years, some of whom are not Catholic. She discusses how you practice your faith and interact with others who don’t share your same beliefs, followed by a panel discussion with other young adults in similar living situations. Presented at the 20/30Somethings annual retreat, October 15, 2022.