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May 27
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#627 Young People Leading A Catholic Ren...

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Something unexpected is happening in France. In a nation known as one of the world's most atheistic countries, Catholic churches are suddenly filling up with young faces. This Easter alone, over 10,000 adults were baptized into the Catholic Church—a staggering 160% increase from just eight years ago. Most remarkably, 42% of these new Catholics are young adults between 18-25 years old.

Dr. Anne Hendershott, professor of sociology and director of the Veritas Center at Franciscan University, joins us to unpack this extraordinary Catholic renaissance and what it means for faith in America. Far from being a passing trend, this revival represents something profound: young hearts searching for meaning beyond what secular culture can provide.

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Here are discussion topics:

  1. How does the Catholic Church’s sacramental nature and vision of human dignity offer a countercultural response to the moral relativism and secularism that Gen Z is rejecting?
  2. Dr. Hendershott highlights the role of authentic Catholic education in shaping young people’s faith. What steps can you take to seek out or support educational environments that prioritize a Culture of Life over a Culture of Death?
  3. The episode notes that social media, while problematic, is also drawing young people to faith. How can you use technology intentionally to grow closer to Christ and foster a holy community?
  4. Reflecting on the revival in France and America, what is one practical way you can contribute to or support Gen Z’s rediscovery of Catholic truth in your own parish or community?
  5. How Is the normalization of pornography a significant issue for today's youth?


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