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.

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

While some parents are actively engaging with their parish communities and sharing the faith with their children, many others are not. In families where parents are not living the life of missionary discipleship, the second step in a child’s faith development, proclamation, is interrupted with significant impacts for both the child and the parish's future catechetical efforts. How do we fill the hole, welcoming both parents and children for this period of proclamation and fam