<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>In this episode, hosts Jason Kidd, Annie Grandell, and Jordan Biere are joined by Fr. Peter Wojcik of St. Clement Parish in Chicago to explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Confirmation: the role of the pastor. Fr. Peter brings clarity, encouragement, and challenge as he offers a pastor’s perspective on how clergy and lay ministers can work together, not in silos, but in mission.<br /></p><p><strong>References &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Catechism of the Catholic Church 1311</p></li><li><p>Pope Francis, <em>Evengelii Gaudium, </em>Paragraph<em> </em>31-33</p></li><li><p>Pope Francis, <em>Christus Vivit, </em>Paragraph<em> </em>244-247</p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Notable Quotes:</strong></p><ul><li>“It isn’t the youth minister’s parish. It’s not the DRE’s parish. It’s the pastor’s parish.” -Annie Grandell (1:55)</li><li>“We don’t need rogue agents—we need collaboration under pastoral authority.” -Jordan Biere (1:45)</li><li>“The Church only will grow into the future if people really take responsibility for the Church.” -Fr. Peter Wojcik (16:00)</li></ul>