"Jason does a good job of integrating a youth ministry style in a catechetical model. His use of storytelling, contemporary language, technology and media, combined with traditional catechesis and sacramental preparation creates a wholistic approach to whole community catechesis. He has a unique skill of addressing an audience with great age and generational diversity."
--Anthony C. Marchica, Director of the Office of Catechesis and Leadership Development, Diocese of Palm Beach, FL
“I would highly recommend Jason as an intergenerational speaker! I am very pleased! I felt like Jason engaged the whole group. We had a very mixed group (ages 3-90). He brought the ordinary and the extraordinary together. I loved how he used scriptural images but most of all his humor, and how he involved the whole group. It was lighthearted and yet went to the heart of our faith.”
--Jean Winkel, Director of Faith Formation, Thumb Area Churches, MI
"If you do intergenerational faith formation, this is the guy for you! Thank you again, people are still talking about the program!It was excellent! You both had such a calming presence and so easy to work with.”
--Monica Eustice Priebe, Faith Formation Director, Sacred Heart Church, Waseca, MN
"It was excellent an enjoyed by all! There were the moments when Jason captured the children's interest that were priceless to me. It was a way to teach adults through their kids. It was neat to see how he pulled in new faces for our regular monthly whole community assembly. Jason is worth the price and does a great job relating to all of the ages."
--Maureen Tiffany, Director of Religious Education, St. Joan of Arc Church, San Ramon, CA
"In this world of cynics, psychos and non-believers, you allowed an overstuffed room of adults screaming for change to enjoy a refreshing and eye-opening evening…hoping that you’ll come back for more."
--Deb & Bob Cilk, members of St. Augustine Church, Pleasanton, CA
"Jason's perspective on faith, life and living both beyond childhood is important for adults to hear (and kids love it!). His message is fun, new/different, and is interactive! It provides a needed lesson/reminder of faith and life. It's an all ages thing. Jason does a fantastic job. The use of technology, art, humor with interactive moments and a few surprises I won't give away is refreshing for faith education. I wish you, Kim, and Jason blessings in your ministry."
--Rob Fernandez, Adult Faith Formation Planning Team, Good Shepherd Church, Alexandria, VA
“Excellent! Certainly have him come to your Parish!”
--Fr. Desmond Daly, Christ the King Church, Tampa, FL
"My family and I attended the first "Sacred Heart Faith Fest" last night. We were truly inspired. Thank you."
--The Richard Family, Manassas, VA
"Jason still had the kids in the palm of his hands at the very end of his program. They were at the edge of their seats. That's unbelievable."
--MJ, parishioner from Sacred Heart Church, Manassas, VA
"I actually saw my kids paying attention for more than five minutes, which is amazing, especially for my 13-year-old."
--Sue, parishioner from Sacred Heart Church, Manassas, VA
"I would very much recommend Jason to other groups. His presentation was positive, uplifting, and a good witness of faith and values, with stories that related well to the students."
--Rev. Monsignor James Gunn, St. John’s Church, Waunakee, WI
"I was impressed with Jason's God-given style of presentation. He not only impressed the young at heart (seniors), but the business men and women were impressed enough to want to buy Jason's books."
--Frank Borges, Speaker Chairperson, Catholic Professionals & Breakfast Club of the Fresno Diocese, CA
"The overwhelming feedback I've been getting is that Jason hit home. 150 people rsvp'd and close to 300 people attended. This was the best response we've ever had. All the evaluations where very positive. Not only was he funny and insightful, his presentations are image driven. I recently attended a workshop that reminded me that the post modern culture we live in is an EPIC culture: Experiential, Participatory, Image Driven, Connectedness. Jason's workshop hit each of these areas really well. Therefore to me, he is an ideal speaker. All who attended his workshop, young and old, laughed and left challenged."
--Glenn Valois, Director of Faith Formation, St. Augustine Church, Pleasanton, CA
"I told the Generations of Faith committee that we'd have to do something really good to kick this off, and you guys were it! Thank you!"
--Anne Cashdollar, Faith Formation Assistant, Sacred Heart Church, Manassas, VA
“Jason worked with slides, stories, and humor to teach a powerful message. He was able to reach the hearts of all present to bring them into his presentation with intrigue and fascination. Jason’s presentation will bring joy to any community. Fantastic!”
--Fr. Mike Smith, St. Stephen Church, Valrico, FL
“Jason did a fine job. I am particularly impressed with his ability to connect with and hold the attention of young and old alike. The kids were right with him throughout and the older folks near me seemed to enjoy as well. Blessings on both of you and your wonderful ministry!”
--Brian A. Lemoi, Director of Evangelization & Lifelong Faith Formation, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL
"The time went too fast! Adults NEED this message, and kids need to know that adults have heard it. It felt personal and warm, was funny but made important points, and had God right there, through all of it. My children (12 & 16) both thanked me for 'making them go.' That says it all!"
--Laurie Shayka, St. John Neumann, Reston, VA
“Just when I started to get down on life YOU came along. Thank you!”
--Betty F., Parishioner from St. Thomas More Church, Decatur, GA
"Jason is a gifted speaker who has the ability to pass on God’s message in a very soft, laughable, but believable way. Moms were buzzing about your presentation!"
--Kathy Gundrum, Coordinator, Mothers of Preschoolers, Waunakee, WI
"I very much enjoyed Jason's presentation last night. He related very well to that very diverse group, and his message appeared to be very well received. His sense of humor, his sincerity (he presents himself honestly, doesn't take himself overly seriously), his use of technology, his creative drawing skills all work well to create rapport with the audience. I appreciated Jason's approach, his creativity, his ability to make me take a step back and enjoy God's presence in my life (he made me to be ME) and God's uniqueness (he made giraffes) and to see myself and others as a gift of this loving God and to share it with the world. Good stuff! I wish you both many, many more successful presentations."
--John McGrath, Director of Religious Education and Formation, Diocese of Rockford, IL
"Jason did a good job keeping the audience’s attention - especially the kids. I enjoyed when Jason showed pictures from his past and when he drew. I would most definitely recommend him to other groups!"
--Bill Crow, Youth Pastor, St. John Neumann, St. Charles, IL
"I invited our 13 year old son to join us for Jason's program. He was reluctant to come with us and even sat behind us at the event (we pick our battles). Thanks so much for coming because we all got a lot out of it! I was a little nervous that all of the talk about Adultitis would be to out of his age-range, but Jason did a wonderful job affirming that being a child and doing childlike things is really important. He felt very affirmed and valued, which is exactly what he needed. He needed to hear that it's ok to be a kid. Thank you both for all that you are doing!"
--Jenna Miller, Parishioner from St. John Neumann, Reston, VA
"You really spoke in a way that connected with every age here tonight, and that's saying something. I've heard a lot of speakers, and I've gotta say, I've never seen anybody do it as well as you."
--John, Parent from Christ The King Church, Tampa, FL
"I laughed more tonight than I did all week. Thanks!"
--Clare, parishioner from St. Patrick’s Church, Urbana, IL
"You gave me permission to get in touch with the child in me and that is very refreshing. Learning to recognize and give credibility to that part of us helps us become more whole (and holy) human beings. I wish you continued success in your ministry. It is definitely worthwhile."
--Pauline Underhill, Director of Christian Formation, St. Francis Borgia, Cedarburg, WI
"It's so nice to have a program for both adults and kids that is actually meaningful for both. Thanks!"
--Parent from St. Jude Church, Redmond WA
"Jason’s presentation was very well done! It went perfectly with our retreat theme and he kept everyone’s attention. My favorite parts of his talk were the powerful visuals."
--Marion Hornung, Director of Youth Ministry, St. Paul The Apostle, Gurnee, IL
"It's not often that someone can speak to a four-year-old and a seventeen-year-old and have them both on the edge of their seat. I'm a father of five with those two -- and three in between -- and you did it."
--Tim, parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Manassas, VA
"We were treated to a wonderful peek into how Jason could help us all see God though the eyes of the child within us. He also encouraged many adults to lighten up."
--Nancy Sunderland, Intergeneration Faith Director, St. Anthony, Portsmouth, RI
"Jason's presentation was positive and upbeat, with some kernels of real wisdom. Our group loved it all."
--Julie Callahan, Marriage Renewal Director, St. Madeline Sophie, Bellevue, WA
"You were dynamic! We loved the stories, games, drawing – it was all great! Thank you for your enthusiastic dedication and profound belief in God’s love. You provided our parents and children with such a wonderfully engaging afternoon. Thanks for sharing your love, faith, insights, hope, talents and humor with us. We really appreciate your message and the organization and completeness of the day! You are greatly appreciated!"
--Directors of Religious Education, Parishes of Deanery 11, Archdiocese of San Francisco, Redwood City, CA
"Superb. I'd recommend Jason's presentation to everyone."
--Sr. Mary Jo Knittel, OP, Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue, WA
“I enjoyed it thoroughly! I especially liked the image Jason used of God as our parent, walking hand-in-hand with his child.”
--Fr. T.J. Fleming, Our Lady of Lake Huron Church, Harbor Beach, MI
“Jason is genuinely interested in his audience and interacts very warmly and with humor with both kids and adults. Great message of Gospel for today.”
--Vicki Lopez-Kaley, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry, St. James Church, Menomonee Fall, WI
"You really struck a chord tonight. I needed this!"
--David, parishioner from St. Patrick’s Church, Urbana, IL
“I would recommend Jason. His program was enjoyable and thought-provoking. I could tell he reached the kids who were present.”
--Fr. Paul Shikany, St. Matthew’s Church, Indianapolis, IN
“We would love to work with Jason again! It was great! He was warm, friendly, humorous, inviting, positive, and engaging. Our parish family really enjoyed it. The artwork and drawing were great also!”
--Kate Oates, Director of Religious Education, St. Monica’s Church, Duluth, GA
“It was wonderful how you kept the kid’s attention.”
--Annette Anderson, Bloomington, MN
“You and Jason are a joyful sign of God’s love for us! Your message of being a child of God, living and loving with trust in Him, really opened my eyes and heart to the way He would have me live. As a mother of seven, I am challenged to balance my time and energy between what I want to do (play!”) and what I need to do (work, chores, etc!). You helped me to understand that ‘play,’ to simply delight in being together and the laughter and fun we have, is a real necessity, too! Praise God for you!”
--Carol Skowronski, Member of St. Monica’s Church, Duluth, GA
“Jason and Kim Kotecki radiate a joy in Christ and proclaim The Good News in a way that engages a community of all ages in an enriching experience of faith. Jason’s message, artwork, and involvement helped all of us to appreciate the Gospel and creation with a sense of awe and wonder.”
--Bob Norton, Pastoral Assistant for Adult Ministry, Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue, WA
“Jason’s presentation was fresh and enlightening in the how to escape from adulthood or how to recover those endearing habits from childhood that keep us close to God’s heart. You could almost hear a pin drop in the chapel when it came to Jason’s summation of his comments about what Jesus stood for. The child in me really enjoyed his doodling on the electronic sketch pad.”
--Victor R. Valdez, Parish Catechetical Leader, St. Denis Church, Menlo Park, CA
"You really spoke to me tonight. I deal with fear a lot. Thanks!"
--Estelle, parishioner from St. Patrick's Church, Colorado Springs, CO
"I loved how Jason tied religion in with humor and his illustrations. It was perfect! Thanks again for a great evening! See him! Book him! Have him back again!"
--Nancy Slade, Director or Religious Education, St. Stephen Church, Valrico, FL
"I actually saw my kids paying attention for more than five minutes, which is amazing, especially for my 13-year-old."
--Sue, parishioner from Sacred Heart Church, Manassas, VA
“This is a creative and joyful faith presentation.”
--Sr. Elieen Kazmierowicz, Director of Adult and Family Ministry, St. Alphonsus Church, Greendale, WI
“As a Kindergarten teacher, one of my many blessings is being able to see every day the miracle of having a child-like faith. When I look around, most kids are just plain happy and are able to see and appreciate the wonders of all the things God has given to us--rocks, bugs, your favorite snack, etc. Grown-ups have forgotten so many of these things. We really enjoyed Jason's presentation because he reminded us that sometimes it is the kids who have the right idea. We should follow their example and look for the joy in all things. Being ‘grown-up’ does not have to mean forgetting to appreciate the fun things. Jason was fun and entertaining, but definitely delivered the powerful message that we all need to remember--that our faith should be joyous! After all, Jesus always welcomed the children with open arms!”
--Cyndy Newman, Kindergarten Teacher, St. Andrew’s Church, Fort Worth, TX
"Jason still had the kids in the palm of his hands at the very end of his program. They were at the edge of their seats. That's unbelievable."
--MJ, parishioner from Sacred Heart Church, Manassas, VA
"It was great! I wish it would have lasted even longer. It is a unique gift of self- inspiring, energizing, and prophetic. Keep up the great work!"
--Fr. Len Piotrowski, Pastor, St. Paul Church, Tampa, FL
"To bring insight with laughter, this would be the way to go. It was very joyful and uplifting! Jason gave wonderful examples of adult reality and shared wonderful
instructions to a childlike life."
--Fr. Jim Baird, St. Anthony Church, Sterling, CO
"We have had lots of 'intergenerational' programs and the teenagers are often bored. The speakers are either too babyish or over their heads. Jason somehow managed to keep the teenagers at the edge of their seats the whole time, without sacrificing the attention and relevance to the adults and younger students. Wow!"
-- Maryann, Parent of teenager, St. Thomas More Church, Appleton, WI
"It was wonderful to meet you two and know you as friends face-to-face! It was an incredible night, seeing so many come together for fun and fellowship. People are still talking about what a great evening it was. The audience participation was great! Thank you for all you two did to make it happen and to provide the engaging entertainment."
--Mary Yemma Long, Director of Evangelization, St. Patrick Church, Urbana, IL
“Jason spoke to all of our catechists. Great job! The feedback was very good from all who attended. We are pleased! Your program is something far different from what is out there now.”
--Judy Glander, Director of Religious Education, St. James Apostle Church, Glen Ellyn,
IL
“Jason’s program was excellent! I loved how he engaged the audience into thinking about their own lives. Thanks for all your efforts to bring the Good News to people all around the states! Book him!”
--Ellie Nelson, Director of Evangelization, Holy Family Church, Rockford, IL
“I appreciated what was done that evening and I thank the two of you for
sharing your talents with our community.”
--Fr. Tom Murphy, St. John Neumann Church, Reston, VA
"Our parish is new to 'Family Ministry,' so we hold our breath, but I thought the afternoon went wonderful! The presentation was delightful and a good reminder not to take life so seriously. I enjoyed the stories from Jason’s personal experiences, his use of PowerPoint, and when he drew the cartoons. 'Adultitis' is my new phrase."
--Marie Powers and Jessica Brey, Faith Formation Directors, St. Ann’s Church, Stoughton, WI
“It was quite good. Parents do struggle. Adults naturally worry about their children, paying bills, and time. Reminders about having fun are great for us. I liked the parent and child interaction in the activities you had.”
--Laura Stanger, Director of Children and Family Life Ministry, St. John Vianney Church, Kirkland, WA
"I was so impressed how you really engaged the different age groups, from the kindergarteners to the senior citizens. It is so nice to have a program that I can attend with my husband and my kids that we all can be inspired by. Your message is so important and needs to be heard by people of all ages. Thanks for sharing your artistic talents also. My kids won’t stop drawing and talking about your program."
--Karen Lamis, Parent, St. Andrew’s Church, Fort Worth, TX
“It was great having you at Risen Savior. Thank you! It was a fun lively presentation for people of all ages. However, it was not only fun and lively, but it also had very good, clear messages. You two are very organized and on top of things. You work really well together and it shows. Great job!”
--Marianne Brass, Church of the Risen Savior, Burnsville, MN
“Excellent! I was very impressed with Kim and Jason! So refreshing to see such an enthusiastic couple bringing an uplifting message. I loved the anecdotes and the slides were good too. I loved the east way Jason had about him- humor mixed with gentleness.”
--Debbie McCarthy, Corpus Christi Church, Temple Terrace, FL
