S2 E7: Stories from the Wild (with Hollie Danis and Rick Grinstead)

Summary:

In this episode, hosts Annie Grandell, Jason Kidd, and Jordan Biere sit down with two seasoned practitioners—Hollie Danis of STA Catholic Youth Ministry in St. Michael and Albertville, MN and Rick Grinstead from the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, TN—to share some powerful, raw, and often hilarious “stories from the wild” of Confirmation ministry.

These aren’t theories. These are real-life moments from youth ministers on the front lines. Join these two seasoned youth ministry veterans as they share Spirit-filled stories from their own Confirmation ministries. This episode is packed with encouragement and grounded wisdom from the trenches.

References & Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church 1302-1305

• Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, Paragraph 236-239, 243-247

• Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, Paragraph 24
  

Notable Quotes:

• “The most important thing to start with is just getting to know one another.” -Rick Grinstead (15:30)
• “We’re on a journey and we’re getting started, but it doesn’t end.” -Jason Kidd (21:23)
• “Don’t be afraid to not hyperfocus on the sacrament of Confirmation but to focus on the structure that you’ve built in your youth ministry program.” -Hollie Danis (50:19)