Be part of the renewal of the Kansas City Catholic Church through formation, encounter,
and community.
Let’s start fresh fires in the Kansas City Catholic Church
The Church is struggling, and we all long for a renewal.
We believe that it only starts when people encounter the living God in ways that will take them deeper. Grounded Catholic has both skills and experience to spark fresh fires of faith
in your parish and in your personal life.
Get involved
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Men's formation
Live teaching and discussion geared towards men, at times you can actually make.
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Events for the Thirsty
In-person events for the thirsty souls designed to help you encounter God in a deeper, more personal way.
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For New Catholics & Beyond
Explore blog posts that support new Catholics and bridge Catholic & Evangelical perspectives.
TESTIMONIALS
“Grounded Catholic has been great for me because it has brought me closer to insights from the Bible scriptures in a format that encourages plenty of active participant interaction.”
Jim DeStefano
“I highly recommend Grounded Catholic to people of all ages who want to learn and grow in their Catholic faith!”
Bill Oades
Meet the founders
As the founders of Grounded Catholic, our desire is to see a renewal in the Kansas City Catholic Church. We believe that it only starts when people encounter the living God in deep, transformative ways. Grounded Catholic is our response to that calling.
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Founder
Carrie has a rare intuition in ministry, instinctively understanding what people need and are drawn to. She excels at building ministries that create effective outreach. Carrie has worked in a number of different settings within the church and secular fields, but her crowning achievement came through her leadership as the founder and first director of a young adult Catholic apostolate called City on A Hill. The most difficult thing Carrie has ever done (other than being married to Chad), is homeschooling her 5 kiddos.
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Founder
Chad was an Evangelical pastor for 10 years in Chicago, then converted to Catholicism after processing life and faith in the aftermath of his first wife’s death. He then worked for an organization called School of Faith. He was a faculty formation instructor for 100s of teachers in the KC Diocese, worked with Kansas University students, built a network of small groups at KC parishes, ran church retreats and seminars. His main gift is recognizing what needs to change and then being the guy in the room that actually says, bluntly sometimes, that things need to change. In this way, he carries a prophetic voice.
What’s next for you?
1.See What We Offer
Explore men's formation groups, encounter events, retreats, and blog posts for new Catholics and Evangelicals.
2.Tell Us How We Can Help
Get in touch! We’d love to hear your story and answer any questions so we can provide the best onramps for you.
3.Show up and Grow
Come to our in-person offerings in Kansas City and grow in faith and community!
Want to join a formation group? Attend our events? Have questions about Catholicism?
Connect with us today
chad.pirotte@gmail.com
The Church needs you.
Join us in renewing the Kansas City Catholic Church through formation, encounter
and community.
Explore our Blog & Podcast
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Blog
Read thought-provoking posts that dive deep into Catholic beliefs, practices, and Scripture.
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Podcast
Listen to Chad’s recent talks, where he forms Catholics in their faith and spiritual growth.
