Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.
Matthew 28: 19-20
Christopher Theriot, The Cajun Catholic, is a dynamic Catholic Speaker with a passion for spreading the Gospel through song and evangelization. Using his gifts of retreat coordination, music ministry, and speaking, he spreads the Gospel Message to a culture hungry for the truth. He encourages personal encounters with Christ through his retreats, music, and presentations.
Retreats
Incorporating music, prayer, inspirational talks, and hands on activities to provide teens with the opportunity to encounter Christ.
Music
Creating a moving praise and worship experience that focuses on bringing others to encounter Christ through song and prayer.
Speaking
Spreading the truth of Christ and His church to catechism classes, youth groups, and congregations by discussing Catholic teachings and how they apply to challenging topics of today.
How My Ministry Started
My ministry started in my Freshman year of college. I was at Southeastern Louisiana University and asked by a new friend if I would go be the “music guy” at a retreat that weekend. I agreed, and led worship for my first retreat with the Diocesan Youth Retreat Team (DYRT) for Baton Rouge. I quickly realized that I had a calling for ministry and became a member of the team. As a member of the team, I grew my skills in planning and coordinating retreats, leading worship, and giving talks and witnesses. During this time, I was also leading worship for the junior high youth group at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. I was a member of the DYRT team through my college years, and upon graduating became a mentor for the team, helping mentor team members and assisting in advising them on matters of faith. At this time, I moved to Pierre Part and became the Youth Minister and Worship Leader for St. Joseph the Worker Church, leading worship for the Sunday evening mass every week. After a year, I also took on the challenge of Master Catechist for the Confirmation program, helping prepare the 10th and 11th graders for the Sacrament of Confirmation. During this time, I also became the worship leader for St. Elizabeth and St. Jules, leading worship for three masses each weekend. After moving to Covington in 2017, I felt called through prayer to take my ministry to the next level and offer my abilities to any parish or group that God is calling me to minister too.