Professional Development Webinar Series for Parish Ministers

How to Walk with Loved Ones who Have Left the Faith

We want what is best for our loved ones, and the greatest gift we can give them is a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. But what can be done when adult children walk away from the faith? More importantly, how can we recognize and support their faith journey instead of hindering the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives? The transformation of the human heart cannot be mapped or controlled.

In this webinar, Everett Fritz, author of One Disciple at a Time and president of Andrew Ministries, will explain why Jesus leaves the 99 in search of the one and how we can follow his example by prioritizing ministry that addresses the needs of individuals.

Keeping the Flame Alive: Partnering with Parents to Pass on the Faith

One of the biggest questions parents ask today is, “How do I keep my kids Catholic?” In a culture full of distractions and competing messages, many parents feel uncertain—especially if their own faith feels new, fragile, or incomplete.

In this webinar, Jennifer Stavinoha—ministry leader, writer, and content creator for Ablaze Ministries— will share research on the key factors that help young people remain Catholic into adulthood and offer practical strategies parishes can use to walk alongside families. Ministry leaders will learn how to encourage parents to embrace their God-given role with confidence (not guilt), and how to help them ignite a spark of faith in their children—and fan that flame as they grow into a lifelong relationship with Christ.

Understanding the Human Emotions with St. Thomas Aquinas

Join Austin Habash, founder of Think Catholic and host of the Summa in a Year podcast, for a live webinar exploring one of the most practical and overlooked areas of St. Thomas Aquinas’s thought: the human emotions.

In this session, Austin will walk you through:

• What the emotions are — how St. Thomas categorizes them and why they matter.

• What causes them — the inner movements of desire, fear, anger, joy, and more.

• How to remedy them — the path Aquinas gives us for ordering our passions toward virtue and peace.

This webinar will not only give you a clearer understanding of your own interior life and practical tools for spiritual growth, but it will also equip parish leaders with wisdom to better accompany parishioners who are struggling with emotional challenges, seeking healing, or striving to grow in virtue.

Come discover how the insights of a 13th-century Dominican can transform the way you live, love, and lead today.