Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training

Episode #227--"Flipping the Script to Transform Catholic Schools"--1:1 with Tom Carroll, Founder, Catholic Talent Project


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In this episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina Semmens speaks with Thomas W. Carroll, founder of the Catholic Talent Project, about the alarming trend of young people leaving the Catholic faith. They discuss the importance of strong leadership in Catholic education, the need for faithful educators, and the mission of Catholic schools to draw children closer to God. Carroll shares insights from his own faith journey and the initiatives he is implementing to recruit and train passionate teachers who can serve as witnesses of faith in the classroom. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of Catholic identity in education and the urgent need for a renewed commitment to evangelization within the Church.

Takeaways

  • The Catholic Talent Project aims to address the crisis of faith among youth.
  • By age 13, almost half of Catholic children lose their faith.
  • Leadership in Catholic schools is crucial for maintaining faith.
  • Catholic schools should focus on drawing children closer to God.
  • Recruiting faithful educators is essential for Catholic identity.
  • Witnesses in the classroom are more effective than traditional teachers.
  • The Church risks going the way of Europe if youth faith is not preserved.
  • Faithful young people are needed to refresh the Church.
  • The curriculum must integrate God at the center of education.
  • Creating a faith community among educators enhances spiritual growth.
  • Sound Bites

    • "We need to put a witness in every single classroom."
    • "The primary purpose of a Catholic school is to draw children closer to God."
    • "We have to have constantly the church refreshed with faithful young people."
    • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction to the Catholic Talent Project

      06:29 Thomas Carroll's Faith Journey and Background

      11:19 Strengthening Catholic Identity in Education

      16:09 Recruiting and Cultivating Talent in Catholic Schools

      21:56 The Importance of Witness in Catholic Education

      28:08 Challenges Facing Catholic Education Today

      33:46 The Future of Catholic Education and Leadership

      41:31 Inspiration from the Next Generation of Catholics

      46:43 Getting Involved with the Catholic Talent Project

      51:36 Leaving Suggestions for Upcoming Podcasts


      To learn more about The Catholic Talent Project, go to: https://catholictalentproject.org/

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