ONLINE WEBINAR: JOIN US!
October 6, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. ET
As research continues to deepen our understanding of Catholic youth, catechesis, and youth ministry, many parish leaders are asking: Given everything we now know about the spirituality of Catholic youth, effective catechesis, and effective youth ministry, how might we increase Confirmation prep’s potential to be a more formative experience?
–National Confirmation Prep Project
In this webinar, Mike will help participants:
- Identify and overcome four common obstacles that may be limiting the impact of their Confirmation preparation efforts
- Explore a proven resource that engages both sponsors and candidates in meaningful faith-sharing experiences that extend beyond Confirmation
Presenter Biography
Mike Carotta, Ed.D., is the former Executive Director of the Department of Religious Education at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). He has served with the Teaching for Spiritual Growth Summer Institute at Boston College and worked with at-risk youth at Father Flanagan’s Boys Town.
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