CTK Faith Formation

20/30s | The Gift of Sabbath

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 Sabbath and why it is a day set aside for intentionally worshipping and being present to God. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, November 11, 2025. 

20/30s | Natural Family Planning

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.

20/30s | Mental Health

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.

20/30s | Beginning Again

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 Discipleship Night, August 12, 2025.

20/30s | Vocation and Prayer | Annual Retreat

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.

20/30s | Art and Prayer | Annual Retreat

Katie Weiss is the founder and Executive Director of Behold Visio Divina, a ministry devoted to teaching to pray with art and sacred scripture. Similar to lecto divina, using scripture to guide prayer, visio divina uses art to guide meditation. Katie explains how this is done and gives examples. (We encourage you to pause the audio when she says to pray during the exercises!). Presented at the 20/30Somethings Annual Retreat, Saturday, August 2, 2025. 

20/30s | Intro to Prayer | Annual Retreat

Fr. Jared Kleinwaechter kicks off the 20/30Somethings' 2025 Annual Retreat with an introduction to prayer. Wev’e heard and been taught prayer for as long as we can remember, but just like with athletes, sometimes we forget the fundamentals. Fr. Jared explains how prayer works and what to do when it feels like it’s not working. Presented Saturday, August 2, 2025. 

20/30s | Bishops

Our own Bishop John Trần discusses the history and role of the bishop and his experience living in that God-given ministry. Presented at the 20/30Somethings Discipleship Night on June 10, 2025.

20/30s | A Convert's Journey

Drew Mirolli shares the journey of his conversion to the Catholic Church and the unexpected ways God used interdenominational dialogue, Marian theology, and moments of surrender to reveal His love. From wrestling with trust during trials to discovering Mary’s Jewish roots and her role in evangelization, Drew explores how faith is less about having the right answers and more about being accompanied into deeper relationship with the Father. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, May 13, 2025.

20/30s | Deacons

Oftentimes at Mass, you'll see a deacon helping out, even giving the homily. They can be married with a family and usually have their own full-time job elsewhere. So what exactly is the role of a deacon?

Our own Deacon Sam Fraundorf presents on where a deacon fits in the responsibilities of clerics and laity, as well as his own path to becoming one. Presented to the 20/30Somethings at their Discipleship Night, April 22, 2025.