We are in a weighty war for the minds, hearts and souls of every man, woman and child who will ever walk this creation.

At stake? Eternity.

The battlefield? Culture.

Culture—the way people think, act, talk, create, govern, educate, worship, work, spend money, form friendships and live life—can and should be rooted in the reality of the Gospel. These days, it can be tempting to feel like it never will be.

The good news is this:
together, we have the ability to transform the culture.

Join other lay Catholics from around Birmingham for a half-day event full of the inspiration, encouragement and equipping to do just that. 

Be Inspired

Cultivate a Life of Prayer.

Prayer is the basis of all Christian life.  If we desire to witness to others we must first be connected to our Lord through prayer.  As the Catechism reminds us: "Prayer is a battle.  Against whom?  Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God (CCC, 2725)."

Be inspired to cultivate this life of prayer with others who have experience in this battle as well. We'll worship together at Mass, and spend personal prayer time with our Lord in adoration.

Feel Encouraged

We aren't meant to do it alone.

Our prayer leads us to witness, and our witness is amplified when it’s surrounded in kind. Let’s build communities centered on Christ. Let’s build communities with a lifelong desire for mission. Let’s build communities that will transform the culture.

While participating in social time over meals, discussions and happy hours, you'll recognize you are not alone in your efforts to build Catholic culture in your local community. You'll have time to share stories that call to mind the building of a city in which Christ and his Church have been restored to the center of the human narrative.

Get Equipped

We learn by seeing it modeled.

While hearing content drawn from Evangelii Nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World), you'll be wrapped up in the drama of the Gospel and reconvicted that this is a call for everyone.  

Imagine a culture where Catholic principles are lived out and taught.  The Catholic Culture Tour will remind you of the necessity to live a life of prayer and give witness to the joy of the Gospel. Come join us and be empowered to build authentic Catholic culture throughout Birmingham!

Featuring talks from popular speakers
Fallon Scanlan & John Michael Lucido

Fallon Scanlan is a 10th year FOCUS missionary and KU grad who is serving in the Staff Care department for on-campus missionaries in the East, South, and International schools. She loves accompanying people in crisis and trial because she knows the power of Jesus that can resurrect all things in His providential time.

She's a die-hard Texas native who loves cooking, reading, watching college sports, and learning about health, exercise, and nutrition. In her spare time, she sees the power of God in action through offering Spiritual Direction. Her heart comes alive living the simple life, reading the Carmelites, and passionately following Christ.

She resides in Denver, CO, where in an average week you can find her feeding her sourdough starter, watering her garden, or going on a run.

Passionate about reaching the world for Christ, John Michael Lucido currently serves as a Regional Director with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), one of the fastest growing apostolates in the Catholic Church.

After a transformative encounter in college with Christ through a FOCUS missionary, John Michael and his family have dedicated their life to the service of the Church. In his time working for the Church, John Michael has vast experiences working with college students, campus ministries, young adults, priests and bishops. He graduated with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Texas A&M University, and holds an MBA and a Certificate in Professional Campus Ministry from the University of Mary.

He resides in Denver, CO with his wife Emily and their three young children.