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Whether you're a new Catholic or looking to deepen your faith, we’re here to guide you on your spiritual journey. Here, you'll find a variety of formation materials. For information about
in-person formation opportunities at parishes across Kansas City check out our Events page.
Chad's Conversion Story
Chad Pirotte, author of Grounded Catholic’s formation materials, brings a unique perspective to this apostolate, having personally experienced the journey of conversion. As a former ordained Presbyterian pastor, he spent 10 years ministering to a congregation. After the death of his first wife, Chad—then a single father of two young daughters under the age of 3—relocated back to his Kansas roots. It was during this time that he felt called to explore the Catholic faith more thoroughly, which ultimately led to his conversion on Easter, 2014. Having walked the path from Protestantism to Catholicism, Chad is passionate about guiding others on their own faith journeys, understanding the struggles and joys that come with embracing the fullness of the Catholic Church.
My Brief Explanation to Evangelicals (and Catholics) for why Confession is Important
This is a brief explanation for Evangelicals (and Catholics) to help explain the bigger picture for the need of confession.
Why Do Catholics Fast During Lent? Part 1
Why do Catholics pay special attention to fasting, almsgiving and prayer during Lent? This article gives a biblical, theological and philosophical understanding behind why, as Christians, the church emphasizes ascetic practices particularly during Lent.
Gluttony and Lust are killing America. Lent is an Important Antidote.
As we begin lent, there are three universal temptations that the evil one almost always uses to entice us away from the Father. We see them in the Garden of Eden, where it says Eve was tempted because she saw that the food tasted good, it was attractive, and it would elevate her status in the world. In the letter of John, he calls these three temptations “lust of the flesh”, “lust of the eyes”, and the “boastful pride of life.”
C.S. Lewis and The Great Divorce: Groupthink, Isolation, and the Journey out of Hell.
C.S. Lewis and The Great Divorce: Groupthink, Isolation, and Hell
