Catholic to the Core! Thoughts, Reflections, and Questions for Pastors, Parents, Administrators, and the Staff and Faculty of Today’s Catholic Schools
Ebook
Catholic to the Core was born out of a restlessness in the heart of the author. Since the early 1990s, Kathy Husak-Tarnacki felt a very distinct call from God to focus her skills and passions regarding education in a way that honored Christ in every way possible. The call was so clear to her that she approached her pastor at the time and asked for permission to open a school within the church. She had never been a principal and had never taken formal classes regarding administration, but she knew that when God calls, he equips. And that he did! The years that followed were filled with unexpected twists and turns in her professional career and her journey of faith, from Catholicism to a non-denominational setting, then back to the Catholic Church. Each step exposed her to new aspects of the possibilities and challenges present when you pursue Christ wholeheartedly, as well as highlighting how far schools have fallen from fulfilling their God-given purpose. These experiences filled her heart and mind with thoughts, questions, concerns, and possible solutions for the lukewarm atmospheres of many of our Catholic schools. In 2014 she felt a tugging to begin to write her thoughts down on paper, not sure exactly what the purpose would be. Now in 2022, she is blessed with the opportunity to publish what she wrote and share it with the hope that it will encourage conversation, reflection, and determined action.
“Two things come shining through on each page of this book—Kathy
Husak-Tarnacki’s deep and lively faith, and her equally deep and
lively love of the mission of Catholic education. Nothing inspires
so much as reading an author who so clearly lives daily her
convictions—especially about so important a mission!”
—Lou DelFra, CSC, Director of Pastoral Life, Alliance for Catholic
Education (ACE)
“While working with Kathy Husak-Tarnacki, I have truly witnessed
her Catholic core values present in her life. This book reiterates
to us all what we need to preserve. God bless you all!”
—Margaret Mary Schissler, Director of Development, Daughters of St.
Mary of Providence
“Kathy . . . skillfully weaves insights borne of her long
experience in education along with the practical know-how of
bringing the timeless truths of Catholic faith to impact and form
the culture of a Catholic school. . . . This powerful
little book is aimed at both the head and the heart. Read it, be
edified, and respond—the next generation of Catholics depends on
it.”
—Mathias Thelen, STL, Pastor, St. Patrick Catholic Parish
- Title: Catholic to the Core! Thoughts, Reflections, and Questions for Pastors, Parents, Administrators, and the Staff and Faculty of Today’s Catholic Schools
- Author: Kathy Husak-Tarnacki
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666790597, 9781666790580, 9781666734577, 1666790591, 1666790583, 1666734578
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666790597
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T19:58:59Z
Kathy Husak-Tarnacki has been actively involved in education
since 1981. She has served in a variety of roles within public,
Christian, and Catholic education including classroom teacher,
curriculum director, and elementary and high school principal. She
and her husband, Gerard, have been married for forty years and are
the parents of three married children and eight beautiful
grandchildren to date. They live in Brighton, Michigan. Kathy can
be reached at Kathy.Husak.Tarnacki@gmail.com.