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Lauren Hamilton

St. Mark GEN-Z Parish/School Leader

Christ the King High School Graduate

Belmont Abbey College Graduate

Belmont Abbey Women’s Volleyball team

Degree in Elementary Education

Served as a FOCUS missionary on campus.

FOCUS is an apostolate committed to fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples of all nations - and this mission is carried out by missionary teams on college campuses across the country. After graduation Lauren made a 3-year commitment with FOCUS at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana serving the students, primarily student athletes at Nicholls.

“Mission has changed my outlook on what it means to be not only a Catholic, but a daughter of God, and my experience as a missionary has only further convicted me that the Gospel is meant for everyone and the Father’s love knows no bounds! After three years with FOCUS, I felt the Lord inviting me to a different mission field - back to the classroom. I discerned to move back to Charlotte, NC to be closer to family and friends. I accepted a teaching position at St. Mark Catholic School (my home parish) in Huntersville, NC where I am teaching 7th grade Math! I am excited and humbled to work with middle schoolers and be a witness to the joy of the Gospel. I look forward to connecting more Catholics across North Carolina!”

The next chapter of the Carolina Catholic evangelization mission is underway as Catholic Boomers hand off to Catholic Zoomers…

from our High School, College and recent College graduates.

We are recruiting:

Catholic School Graduates

Belmont Abbey Students

Catholic Campus Ministry Students

SJCS Seminarians

Catholic High School Students

to become part of the

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA

GEN Z PARISH/SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Send your parish/school candidate’s name/parish/contact info to us today!

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA

7 platform Operating Cost = $3500/month

Expenses include Rent, Utilities, Legal, Insurance, Subscriptions, Fees, Digital Platforms

MONTHLY PLEDGES NEEDED NOW

parishes - ministries - businesses - families - individuals

Your financial support will ensure a successful transition to our GEN Z Parish/School Leadership Program!

Volunteer Opportunities

MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED WITH US!

Many hands make light work!  We need volunteers who believe in our mission to bring Carolina Catholic Media to every ear in the Charlotte Diocese and Upstate SC! What role are you called to play?

12 Teams Under Construction

    1. Finance/Fundraising/Grant Writing Committee

    2. Network/Affiliate Development – Maximize 7 platforms and new outlets for content distribution

     3. Catholic Parish Point Persons from Charlotte, Raleigh and Charleston Dioceses

     4. Publicity– Share Your Parish News and upcoming events

     5. Creative– Video/Website/Social/Print/eblasts

     6. Multi-Platform Tech Integration – Sharing programs across Radio and 6 digital platforms

     7. Local Talk Program Development – What topic are you passionate about?  Lengths vary.

   8. School Forum – Catholic School/Home School education (High School, College Focus)

   9. Family Life/Ministry Showcase – Marriage, Parenting, Grandparenting to Vocations & Living the Beatitudes

 10. Catholic Teen Formation – Confirmation to College to Career, keeping connected with our Faith

 11. Catholic Music Channel – Featuring playlists from Local Kids, Teens, Adults

 12. Faith & Sport – Feature Local Catholic School Teams, Athletes / Catholic Athlete of the Week

Maximizing Technology in Today’s World

TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE

By using today’s technology, we commit to reach every soul across the Diocese of Charlotte, NC and Upstate SC.  In addition to Radio, we have expanded our CAROLINA CATHOLIC media platforms to include Video on our website, mobile app, Facebook/Instagram/X social media and YouTube channel.  We provide access to all our platforms through our weekly eNewsletters.                                                                                            

Our streaming technology allows us to access every computer and smartphone allowing us to significantly reduce projected capital expenditures.  This overcame the biggest single broadcast objection of “I can’t hear you.”  With 90% population reach by Smartphone the broadcast signal is not an issue. With compelling content the ears and eyes will come.

Redefining our Mission & Vision 

WHERE WE GO FROM HERE…

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA offers a unique opportunity to reach the entire Local Catholic Community both registered Catholics, those in the pews on Sunday AND the vast flock of those who are not.   With 5 million people in the Charlotte Diocese and a Charlotte metro workday population increase of 20% (post pandemic) there is much room to grow with our outreach in the Vineyard of the Carolinas (3 dioceses - 15 million souls - 1.5 million Catholics). 

During these tumultuous times where the world feels upside down, may we be guided by GOD’S love, mercy and grace.  May we grow in and be strengthened by our Catholic faith to reinvigorate our hope in and our love for GOD and for one another. May we truly be Instruments of His Peace by our actions and by our words… to feed the hungry, cloth the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the stranger AND the unwanted child, care for the ill and love our enemies.

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA looks forward to continuing providing you with ONE LOCAL CATHOLIC VOICE that truly reflects the MOSAIC OF MINISTRIES created by you for all our Carolina Catholics.  From the CRIB TO THE CROSS, may we always remember the REASON FOR EVERY SEASON!  PRAISE BE JESUS CHRIST, NOW AND FOREVER!  VIVA CRISTO REY!

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