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Evangelizing the Youth – The Inner Life – January 31, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing the Youth

  • (4:06) Who was St. John Bosco and what is his story?
  • Why is it important to teach children the Faith?
  • What is the role of parents in raising their kids in the Faith?

(20:39) Break 2

  • Donna – My experience with the catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Helps them desire to know Jesus more and live their faith and being more responsible for seeking God.
  • (27:16) What is the importance of having fun with children?
  • (33:31) Lisa – When I was 14, my freshman science teacher led me to Christ. She said she loved me and brought me to church. She said because Christ first loves me.

(38:11) Break 2

  • Mark – I’m a school bus driver. I’m around kids all day and really enjoy it. I’m able to interact with them and have been doing that for 9 years.
  • (44:05) George – 27 year catechist. 3 years ago, moved into an impoverished neighborhood. I’ve been challenged by being able to relate to 7th graders. Pre-confirmation. I always place my classes in the hands of the holy spirit. Always asking what I can do to bring Christ to them. Am I doing all that I can?
  • Maria – Great granddaughter is 12 years old. Went to Mass with me. Now she and her mother say they’re busy. I try to be joyful and tell her about the saints. I don’t know how to encourage her if they’re not attending Mass.

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.