Ken Ogorek

Bio

Ken Ogorek, author, speaker and Director of Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, has given numerous presentations to a variety of Catholic conferences and workshops throughout the country. For over 15 years Ken has been involved with religious education in nearly all its facets. Having earned a masters degree from the Pontifical Center for Catechetical Studies, he serves as an archdiocesan staff person while authoring religious education resources for a broad range of age groups.

In April 2007, he gave a workshop called Families, Faith and the Home: Practical Help for the Domestic Church, at the annual meeting of the National Catholic Education Association. He has also spoken at the St. John Bosco Conference, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (roundtable presentation), as well as numerous diocesan events across the country.

Ken has written many publications including his most recent book The Gospel Truth: A Lectionary-Based Catechism for Adults. Other publications include Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, and Loyalty, Obedience and the Teaching of Morality, and Catholic Parent Know-How: Faith Filled Summer Activities. Raised in South Bend, Indiana, Ken recently moved to Indianapolis from the Diocese of Pittsburg, with his wife Melissa of 15 years and their three children.

Speaking Topics

  • Faithful Men, Faith-Filled Catholic Leaders

  • Personal Spiritual Development: A Key Ingredient for Catholic School Teachers

  • Families, Faith and the Home: Practical Help for the Domestic Church

  • Jumpstarting Adult Catechesis in School & Parish Settings

  • The Do's & Don'ts of Don't & Do: Chastity Education That's Appropriate

  • Making Peace with the Priesthood

  • Liberal-Conservative Smackdown: Labels & Their Place in Our Church

  • Evangelizing Catechesis

  • Catholic Identity and Catholic Evangelization (several presentations pending)

  • Connecting Sunday: Practical Tips for Using the Lectionary in Catechesis


Testimonials

I've known Ken Ogorek for almost 10 years. Recently, he addressed meetings of Catholic school teachers in the Diocese of Scranton. At one meeting, there were about 500 teacher's present. Ken was engaging, practical, and clear. He's easy to listen to and very respectful of his audience. Everything Ken does and says is mindful of, and points toward, the teachings of the Church.

Janet Benestad, formerly Secretary for Parish Life and Evangelization, Diocese of Scranton, Scranton, PA., currently Secretary for Faith Formation and Evangelization, Archdiocese of Boston, Braintree, MA.

To Whom It May Concern:

As the Chairman of the Indiana Catholic MenŐs Conference, I would like to endorse Ken Ogorek as an excellent Catholic speaker. Mr. Ogorek gave a wonderful presentation at our 2008 conference, and we asked him to return as our Master of Ceremony for the October 17, 2009 event.

Ken has energy, humor, and most importantly, knowledge of the Catholic faith. From the inception of our men's conference, we have been mindful of the importance in having quality Catholic speakers who are obedient to the Magisterium, and Ken Ogorek is one of them. Our conference has been blessed by outstanding speakers, such as; Archbishop Charles Chaput, Fr. Donald Calloway, Dr. Scott Hahn, Mark Hart, Fr. Larry Richards, Jesse Romero, Tim Staples, and numerous other outstanding Catholic speakers.

Sincerely, Michael Fox
Chairman Indiana Catholic Men's Conference