Catechetical Leadership

We hear this question a lot when we are talking about the Designed for Discipleship group coaching program. There seems to be the idea that there is an arrogance or pride in calling oneself a leader. The thing is, no one who is not a real leader influences sustainable change. They might be an incredible servant leader who never takes credit, but they are still a leader. A catechetical leader works to learn and grow as an individual that then leads to change.

Why translational science for faith formation and catechesis? The better question is, "Why haven't we been doing this all along?" If the health care system and the military see the life and death nature of transmitting information correctly or incorrectly, why hasn't the church? Catechetical leaders have to show up in front of an actual group of people. They have to move all of these theology pieces bedside. More information isn't what leaders are really asking for, the

Catechetical Leadership is hard. Parish faith formation and diocesan directors are asked to be theologians, teachers, evangelists, and program

In his closing remarks of the 2026 Convocation of the Institute on the Catechism, Bishop Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine in Florida and Chairman of the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism challenged us to reflect deeply on how each of our individual work in ministry facilitates conversion. This was a timely challenge for Tim and I as we embark on a new season of full time work in service of catechetical leaders.

God designed our brains to work in an intricate and beautiful way for our physical, psychological, social and spiritual health. Over the last half of a century, modern imaging and neuroscience have given us a glimpse into how the brain processes, stores, and recalls information in distributed neural networks. These networks help us marvel once again at the beauty of God’s creation and the wonder of the human person! We offer three keys of catechesis that fit into growing mind

One of the first things we ask in many of our workshop presentations, especially to parish and school leaders is, "What is discipleship?" Over time we have heard dozens and dozens of answers to this question and the variation makes one thing clear. A lot of people aren't really sure what discipleship is.

I just finished my first reading of Archbishop Hebda's Letter to Families: Only One Thing is Necessary, and I feel encouraged both in our work with the Designed for Discipleship System, but also in our own journey as parents. This beautifully pastoral letter writes straight to the point on the real challenges and struggles of living Catholic truths as a family in modern society. Here are a few thoughts with practical suggestions for catechetical leaders supporting catholic fa

Are you a college student or recent graduate with an interest in discipleship-driven ministry leadership? We are excited to offer you the opportunity to apply for a paid 80-100 hour internship with Euphrosyne Corner LLC focused on continuing to refine and promote The Designed for Discipleship System of Evangelical Catechesis within your personal and professional goals. Intern projects will be interest driven and primarily support the academic and professional goals of the i

What is the difference between knowing about subject and doing a subject? In a discipleship-driven learning environment, knowledge and application (skills or doing) can never be in competition. Well designed instruction accounts for both.