Our lives can be busy and often feel chaotic and overwhelming. In this workshop, CCO President Jeff Lockert talks about how to navigate our priorities. Have a listen!

Effective Everyday Spiritual Conversations - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Aug 21st, 2020 57m 48s

"Mission is an active indicator of our faith and love for Jesus." Pope John Paul II. In this workshop, Marc shares his moving testimony and how to evangelize using our own story of how Jesus has changed our life. Evangelization starts from our

The Art of Having Great Expectations - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Aug 14th, 2020 40m 54s

Greatness. Magnanimity. Great Expectations. This workshop gets you pumped up and inspired to be great as God created us to be. Have a listen!

Your Life’s Mission Statement - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Aug 7th, 2020 35m 26s

Does the Bible Confuse You? 5 Keys to Unlocking Scripture - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Aug 7th, 2020 1h 24m

If (the thought of) reading the Bible overwhelms you, this podcast is for you! Michael Hall gives tips on how to read Scripture and how God wants to speak to you through His Word. Have a listen!

It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated: Lessons on Dating - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jul 31st, 2020 53m 35s

Who doesn't love LOVE? Who also hasn't asked, "Why is finding love so hard?" Well, do we have a workshop for you! In this fun episode, Tanya talks about how dating doesn't have to be so complicated and how it all fits into God's plan for our li

Truth or Lies? Recognizing Lies and How to Combat Them - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jul 24th, 2020 1h 20m

Remy Takam gives a powerful workshop on our identity as God's children and how we can lose sight of what that means. Be reminded of your greatness. Be reminded of Whose you are. Have a listen!

Saints and Superheroes - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jul 17th, 2020 1h 7m

Superheroes. What makes them so inspiring? Their stories so captivating? And how do these aspects relate to the saints and how their lives resonate with ours? In this workshop, Nathan Gibbard, campus minister at Ryerson University and self-pr

A Love that Lasts: Virtuous Sexuality - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jul 10th, 2020 1h 16m

How do we go from the culture of lack of peace and freedom of healthy relationships to a love that lasts? Fr. Kevin Belgrave talks about virtuous sexuality in this well-attended workshop at our Rise Up Toronto 2019 Conference. Have a listen.

Everybody Goes Somewhere: Purgatory, Heaven and Hell - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jul 3rd, 2020 1h 8m

Let's talk about death. In this workshop, Joseph Goodwin dives into death, judgement, Heaven and Hell; referring to Holy Scripture and Catholic traditions on these "four last things". Have a listen.

Introduction to Ignatian Discernment - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jun 26th, 2020 1h 9m

Peace. Courage. Clarity. CCO co-founder, Angèle Regnier, shares Ignatian discernment of spirits and discerning God's will for our lives, with helpful resources that can help us in our spiritual journey. This workshop was given at CCO's Rise Up

How to Cultivate a Daily Prayer Life - Rise Up Toronto 2019

Jun 19th, 2020 1h 6m

We’re now on our summer schedule, and have a full flight of talks for you from our Rise Up Toronto 2019 Conference. On this episode, CCO co-founder Andre Regnier gives an engaging workshop on cultivating a daily prayer life. He shares some per

Healthy Teams

Apr 24th, 2020 39m 30s

Evangelization often requires working in teams. It is essential that each team member shares the same vision so that all are working towards the same goal. Today, Angele is joined by Michael Hall and Eloisa Greenwald to discuss how to establish

The Art of Asking Good Questions

Apr 17th, 2020 37m 17s

How do we navigate the "sacred ground of the other"? It is important to be reverant and sensitive when approaching those we are accompanying on their journey with Christ. Today, Holly, Andre and Eric discuss the Art of Asking Good Questions to

Holy Week

Apr 3rd, 2020 32m 56s

Today, Andre, Angele and Fr. Sean Wenger discuss the Easter Triduum; the celebration of the Passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Unpacking the beauty and mystery of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, they give

The Papal Altar Call

Mar 27th, 2020 31m 19s

Evangelization can be an ambiguous goal in the Church. It can often be like blindly throwing darts at a bullseye; you might hit the target eventually, but a more strategic approach can save you a lot of time and energy. This week, Andre, Angele

Conversion: Heart, Will, and Mind

Mar 20th, 2020 42m 43s

The #coronavirus gives us many opportunities to share the Gospel with those who are experiencing fear and uncertainty. Our faith can be a light in these dark times, but why are we evangelizing?The Church believes the goal of evangelization (i.e

F. A. C. T.

Mar 13th, 2020 36m 41s

Your movement is dependent on the quality of your leaders; It will only go as far as they take it. The selection of your leaders is vital! This week, Angéle, Holly and Michael dive into CCO's model of selection: F.A.C.T.

Sharing your Testimony

Mar 6th, 2020 37m 33s

Do you know your testimony? The story of how you got from 'there' to 'here' is a fantastic tool we can use to accompany our people. This week, Angèle, Michael and Holly discuss how to share your testimony with those who need to hear it.