Real Life Catholic

What Real Life Catholic does

Real Life Catholic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic ministry founded by Chris Stefanick and headquartered in Greenwood Village (Denver), Colorado. The organization operates a multi-format evangelization platform comprising live parish mission events (REBOOT), a subscription-based online course library (approximately 10 study programs at $14.95/month), daily email content (The Daily Anchor), podcasts and video programming (The Chris Stefanick Show, The 3-Minute Reset, The Upstream Podcast), organized pilgrimages, and a recurring monthly donor program (Missionaries of Joy). Upcoming flagship product CORE Confirmation Prep Series is scheduled for January 2027 release with identity-based curriculum for teens, distributed free via exclusive partnership with Hallow and developed in ministry partnership with Franciscan University of Steubenville.

The technology stack is a content and event platform — no public API, SDK, or proprietary AI components are disclosed — integrating third-party ticketing (TicketTailor, BuyTickets) and donor management (Raiseddonors, Virtuous) tools. Core proprietary assets are the REBOOT parish mission format (live presentations, small-group formation, outreach-team training) and the CORE Confirmation Prep architecture (short-form video episodes, interactive journals, witness stories, catechesis), both characterized as novel method/domain-specialization plays rather than technology plays.

The business model combines multiple recurring and transactional streams: monthly course subscriptions, monthly donations from Missionaries of Joy, ticketed REBOOT event revenue (parishes host free; attendees pay), CORE student/leader journal and material sales (video content distributed free), and pilgrimage revenue shared with tour-operator partners. Customer segments are Catholic parishes (vertical), individual Catholics (horizontal), Catholic youth and teens (persona), and Catholic pilgrims (horizontal). Reach is described as millions annually across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, podcasts, and email, with REBOOT events typically drawing 500–700 attendees per parish. Headcount is 1–10 employees, and the organization is privately held with no institutional investors or parent entity.

Name

Real Life Catholic

Legal name

Real Life Catholic

Website

https://reallifecatholic.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Real Life Catholic is a Denver-area 501(c)(3) Catholic ministry founded by Chris Stefanick that delivers parish mission events, online courses, podcasts, daily email content, pilgrimages, and the upcoming CORE Confirmation Prep program to Catholic parishes, individuals, teens, and pilgrims.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Ministry & Faith Formation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

akta.pro primary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Catholic ministry services
• Faith formation programs
• Parish mission events
• Online religious education
• Confirmation prep curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Course Subscription: Real Life Catholic offers online courses through a monthly subscription model. Subscribers gain access to 10 practical, life-changing online study programs, ideal for small groups or individual reflection. Subscription grants ongoing access to video content.
2. Donations (Missionaries of Joy): Monthly donor program called 'Missionaries of Joy' where supporters make recurring donations. Donors receive benefits including exclusive access to video series, Daily Anchor email inspiration, early access to new releases, and Monday text motivation. Real Life Catholic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
3. Event Tickets: REBOOT events are ticketed, with parishes hosting events and selling tickets to attendees. Ticket proceeds support Real Life Catholic's 501(c)(3) evangelization work. Events are free for parishes to host; parishes only cover travel costs for Chris Stefanick.
4. CORE Student Journals and Materials: CORE confirmation prep materials including interactive student journals and leader materials available for purchase through Real Life Catholic, while video content remains free to parishes, families, and homeschool communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Real Life Catholic is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic ministry that delivers Catholic evangelization through parish mission events (REBOOT), online courses, confirmation prep programs, pilgrimages, podcasts, and multimedia content. It produces subscription-based courses, confirmation prep curricula (CORE), and live parish missions while distributing free content for parishes and digital media for individual Catholics.

Product overview

Real Life Catholic is a Denver-based Catholic ministry offering a multi-format content and formation platform. The core offerings include: (1) REBOOT — live parish mission events led by Chris Stefanick; (2) RLC Courses (Coaching Program) — approximately 10 online study programs via subscription including Living Peace, Living Joy, Rise, Renewed, Fearless, and the JOSEPH Study; (3) CORE Confirmation Prep Series — a groundbreaking Confirmation program launching January 2027 with identity-based curriculum, distributed through Hallow app; (4) The Chris Stefanick Show and related podcasts (The 3-Minute Reset, The Upstream Podcast) on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify; (5) The Daily Anchor — daily email subscription; (6) Pilgrimages — organized spiritual trips to holy sites worldwide; and (7) Missionaries of Joy — a monthly donor program. Content is distributed across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify. The ministry operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REBOOT: Parish renewal event program led by Chris Stefanick - an evening of inspiration and practical application of the Gospel for all ages.
• CORE
• The 3-Minute Reset
• The Chris Stefanick Show

Products and services

• REBOOT Parish Mission Event

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million people have used Chris Stefanick's confirmation prep program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HallowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHallow is the exclusive distribution partner for CORE Confirmation Prep series. The #1 prayer app in the world provides distribution for CORE video content at NO COST on the Hallow app and website. A powerful CORE teen prayer challenge accompanies the series on the Hallow app.
• Franciscan University of SteubenvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner for CORE Confirmation Prep. Deacon Bob Rice, PhD serves as co-author with Chris Stefanick. The university facilitates implementation of CORE for their summer conference attendee parishes.
• Canterbury PilgrimagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for pilgrimage experiences including Fulton Sheen Beatification pilgrimage (September 22-25, 2026), Assisi Pilgrimage and Retreat (October 5-13, 2026), Holy Land pilgrimage (June 13-22, 2027), and Hawaii Pilgrimage to Beauty (July 11-21, 2027).
• 206 ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Holy Land Pilgrimage (December 6-15, 2025) offering travel arrangements for Chris Stefanick-led pilgrimage.
• Faith and ReasonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Japan Pilgrimage (May 14-25, 2027) - Saints, Samurai, and Hidden Christians tour led by Chris Stefanick and Fr. Dave Pivonka.
• Catholic Couples GetawayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Costa Rica Catholic Couples Getaway (February 6-10, 2025) with Chris and Natalie Stefanick, Fr. Shawn Monahan, and Mike and Alicia of the Messy Family Project.
• CORE ExpeditionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization founded by Tom Zimmer that leads outdoor expeditions for building grit and resilience. Featured on The Chris Stefanick Show for discussions on healthy risk-taking and formation.
• Messy Family ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-partner for Costa Rica Catholic Couples Getaway event with Mike and Alicia of the Messy Family Project.
• Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Los AngelesminorOthersPrayer partner who pray for prayer requests received by Real Life Catholic at a monthly Mass. Prayer requests are shared with this community for intercession.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EWTN News / EWTN Catholic Media: EWTN is the largest Catholic broadcasting network worldwide (TV, radio, digital). It is a broad incumbent whose TV/radio/multimedia footprint overlaps significantly with Real Life Catholic's content-distribution ambitions, though at much greater scale.
• Relevant Radio: Relevant Radio is a national Catholic talk-radio network that produces audio programming, podcasts, and digital content for Catholic audiences—comparable to Real Life Catholic's podcast and audio distribution footprint, but with traditional broadcast infrastructure.

Direct peers

• FORMED: FORMED is a Catholic video study and parish formation subscription service from the Augustine Institute, providing courses, films, and parish-level subscriptions—directly comparable to Real Life Catholic's RLC Courses subscription and parish-based delivery model.
• Catholic Answers: Catholic Answers produces Catholic apologetics media—radio, video, podcasts, and online courses for individuals and parishes—mirroring Real Life Catholic's faith-formation content and subscription/parish distribution model.
• Word on Fire Catholic Ministries: Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire produces Catholic videos, books, and a digital formation platform distributed through parishes and digital channels. Like Real Life Catholic, it leverages a high-profile Catholic speaker, multimedia content, and parish partnerships to reach millions.
• Dynamic Catholic: Founded by Matthew Kelly, Dynamic Catholic is a Catholic ministry that similarly combines large-scale parish-based programming (Mission Possible, Best Lent Ever), books, and digital content to drive evangelization and parish renewal—closely overlapping Real Life Catholic's REBOOT and content model.
• Ascension Presents: Father Mike Schmitz's Ascension Presents delivers weekly Catholic YouTube content and parish/formation programs through Ascension Media, competing head-to-head with The Chris Stefanick Show for Catholic digital audiences.

Emerging players

• Hallow: Hallow is the #1 Catholic prayer app and is Real Life Catholic's exclusive distribution partner for CORE Confirmation Prep video content. It is a partial peer in faith-formation content distribution and a direct competitor for teen and family Catholic formation mindshare.
• FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students): FOCUS is a Catholic collegiate evangelization organization producing digital content and outreach programming. While its primary audience is college students, it competes in adjacent Catholic evangelization media and formation-programming space.

Others

• Franciscan University of Steubenville: Franciscan University is a Catholic university and Real Life Catholic's ministry partner on CORE (co-author Deacon Bob Rice, PhD). It shares founder Chris Stefanick's alma mater connection and overlaps in Catholic theology/formation content production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ChrisStefanick
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChrisStefanick
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChrisStefanickRLC
• Instagraminstagram.com/chris.stefanick
• TikToktiktok.com/@chrisreallifecatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/real-life-catholic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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