In this episode of Becoming Saints, Dr. Adam Dufault is joined by Brett Salkeld, Brett is the author of Educating for Eternity: A Teacher's Companion for Making Every Class Catholic, Brett Salkeld, Ph.D., explains the role of Catholic anthropology in education and accompanies Catholic teachers in integrating the Faith into all aspects of the curriculum. From math and science to health and social studies, every subject can and should be taught from a Catholic worldview. And in doing so the true purpose of Catholic education is fulfilled.

Brett Salkeld, Ph.D., is archdiocesan theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, in Canada. He earned his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Regis College at the Toronto School of Theology and has a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Regina, where he studied to become a social studies and math teacher. He has worked with graduate and undergraduate education students and with Catholic teachers in various professional development settings, including an online course for ThinkCatholic. He lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, with his wife, Flannery, and their seven children.

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On this episode of Becoming Saints, Dr. Adam Dufault welcomes back Seth Burkholder and Theresa Vivona from the Office of Catholic Schools to get an update on how the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund fared in 2022.

In their time together, the three discuss the fundraising success, how the nearly $2 million in scholarship funds will help make a Catholic education affordable and accessible for families in the Diocese of Columbus and what OCS hopes to accomplish with the fund this year. 

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From the first of November to December 25, the secular world tells us it’s the Christmas season. The running around, gift-giving, decorating and celebrating can leave us forgetting the importance of preparing our hearts for the Christmas season during Advent. How can we remain focused on our Catholic faith and the real “why” during this time of year amidst all the busy-ness? 

On this episode of Becoming Saints, Dr. Adam Dufault is joined by Stephanie Rapp, former director of the Marriage and Family Life office at the Diocese of Columbus, who provides a multitude of ways families can stay focused on the real reason for the Christmas season.

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On this episode of Becoming Saints, Dr. Adam Dufault speaks with Liz Christy, the Diocese of Columbus’ Parish Missionary Discipleship Coordinator, about all things evangelization. 

In their time together, Liz and Adam discuss Bishop Fernandes’ vision for evangelization in the diocese, preliminary plans for the August 2023 School Evangelization Teacher’s Conference, plus simple ways for Our Catholic Schools to evangelize on a daily basis!

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On this episode of Becoming Saints, Dr. Adam Dufault is joined by two members of his own staff, Theresa Vivona and Seth Burkholder. 

Seth and Theresa have worked extensively on the new and first Scholarship Granting Organization Fund for the state of Ohio that turns your donation into tax dollars. 

Listen to this episode to learn more about donations.

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On this episode of Becoming Saints, we are joined by Chris Kowalski, who is the Principal T Bishop Hartley High school, one of our 11 Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of Columbus.   

Chris and Adam discuss the changes, and growth Hartley has experienced in the last couple of years, as well as some major victories!

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Jim Jones is currently the Vice Principal at St. Francis DeSales Highschool in Columbus and also serves as the commissioner for the Central Catholic League (CCL) which has a 60 year history! 

Jim and Adam discuss all things sports in this episode of Becoming Saints!

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Welcome to Becoming Saints: A Podcast for Our Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Columbus! Today's Guest is a special one to everyone here in the Diocese! It is our own terrific shepard, Bishop Earl Fernandes, the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus. 

Before being a Bishop, Bishop Earl Fernandes served at Ohi's largest catholic School with over 1,100 students walking in the doors everyday. He is passionate about and Authentic catholic education and strives to help every classroom feel like home for the students. 

Tune into Becoming Saints every 2nd and 4th Friday's of the month to listen to a new episode!

Go be Saints!

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