We speak with Sara Baker and Megan Hornung about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. We discuss CGS, silence, and God's birthday.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is faith formation for children ages 3-12 based on the pillars of Scripture and Catholic Liturgy and the educational methods of Maria Montessori. 

Nativity CGS: https://www.kcnativity.org/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd-1

Sonflower Region: https://cgsksmo.org/

We speak with Mark Hannifan about Sun Partners International. We discuss Sun Partners work providing solar energy to those that need it most around the world.

Sun Partners International: https://www.sunpartners.org/

Nativity: www.kcnativity.org

We speak with Denny Dennihan about WeCare KC Homeless. WeCare KC Homeless is a street outreach ministry that serves the Southern KC Metro. We discuss the homeless, the corporal works of mercy, and Nativity outreach.

WeCare KC Homeless: https://www.wecare-kchomeless.com/

Nativity: https://www.kcnativity.org/

We speak with Marin Brown and Anthony Sabatino about the Core Team at Nativity. The core team is a group of young adults that lead small group discussion and present once a semester at youth group on Sunday Nights. We discuss the core team, ghosts, and why you should get involved in parish life.

Youth group website: https://www.kcnativity.org/youthgroup

Instagram: @nativity.youth.group

Meghan's email: [email protected]

We speak with Nancy Grasse about the Guatemala Mission Trips starting back up at Nativity. We speak about the trips and the impact they have on both the people that go on them as well as the people served. 

The next trip is June 17-24, 2023 and the cost is $1,500. (The trip cost would include flight, transportation from Guatemala City to San Andres and back, cost for materials for our projects, rooms, and meals.)

Link: https://www.kcnativity.org/guatemala

We speak with Brad Grabs and Karen Camarata about The Learning Club. We speak about the importance of unlikely friendships, getting out of the Johnson County bubble, and the event that led to Brad founding The Learning Club. 

The Learning Club helps under-served children realize their full potential through one-on-one tutoring and mentoring as well as enriching activities designed to advance their academic achievement, social development, and leadership skills. ​Located in the core of Kansas City, Kansas, they serve children and youth through in-school, after-school, and summer programs. ​

The Learning Club website: https://www.learningclubkck.org/ 

For more information or to contact Karen, reach out to [email protected]

We speak with Susan Vogliardo, Dana Mullin, and Cindy Thesing about the women's retreat Journey to Joy. We speak about how and why they started the retreat, what the retreat is, and why it's important. This years Journey to Joy is happening on January 28th! Find out more information and register here: https://www.kcnativity.org/journey

We speak with Harold Bradley about F.I.R.E. Ministries men's retreats. We discuss what F.I.R.E. retreats are as well as why Harold has been impacted by them. 

Website: https://www.fire-ministries-retreat.org/

We speak with Elise Marie DiCarlo, M.D., who started Talk 2 Me, a program of hope. Talk 2 Me promotes mental health, physical health, and suicide prevention. We speak about how Talk 2 Me got started, as well as mental health and the importance of sharing how you are doing. 

Website: https://talk-2me.com/

Contact Elise Marie at [email protected]

We speak with Fr. Sudeep Kodigandla, the new Associate Pastor at Nativity! We spoke about Father Sudeep's story, as well as what he is looking forward to during his time at Nativity.