After ridding her growing family’s 1200 square-foot home of over half of their stuff, Katie Sciba discovered not only a more peaceful house, but a happier vocation and deeper intimacy with Christ; and what began as keeping an uncluttered home for her growing family became an instant passion for living with less for greater holiness and peace.
Katie now serves as a simplicity consultant for clergy and families alongside more than ten years of professional speaking. Widely recognized for her humor and honesty, Katie holds a degree in theology from Benedictine College, and her work on holy simplicity, spiritual intimacy with Jesus, and the domestic church has had a powerful impact on audiences spanning from Bangor to San Diego.
She is an eleven-time Catholic Press Award–winning columnist and the host of Two Coins Culture, a podcast on living simply. Katie and her family live in Omaha, Nebraska.
Most Frequently Requested Topics:
Holy Simplicity: The Countercultural Path to the Abundant Life
Living simply isn’t just a trend, but a divine call to set and maintain our souls on the things that matter over things material. Whether speaking to clergy or lay congregations, Katie guides audiences to a life that cultivates detachment from the world and adherence to Christ. Founded on John 10:10, Holy Simplicity invites audiences to realize deeper prayer, generosity, and detachment through living simply.
Look to the Star
This content highlights the ancient title for Mary, Our Lady Star of the Sea, and holds her up as an example for Christian living. Concupiscence is a moment-to-moment battle. In “Look to the Star,” Katie presents how Mary responds to four common challenges humanity faces, highlighting her title as Star of the Sea and her role of leading us to Jesus.
Restored: Unlimited Mercy for the Soul
Here we immerse ourselves in Divine Mercy and Christ’s words from the diary of St. Faustina, how Divine Mercy renews our souls, and how God’s care and concern for us goes to the deeply personal parts as well as the smallest details of our lives. Divine Mercy is restorative and in Restored, Katie conveys that there is no end to it.
Divine Design
The thesis of this presentation is from Christ to St. Faustina: “True greatness is in loving God and in humility.” We’ll discuss that loving God is active and a series of choices, more so than a sentiment. Humility is knowledge of self, so when we’re able to confront the things that prevent us from seeing ourselves honestly, we’ll more clearly realize who the Lord designed us to be. Custom content for your community’s particular need is available upon request.
Endorsements:
“Speaking is what she was made to do. The talk on Holy Simplicity was spot on and really well done. And it was so refreshing to hear someone funny and spiritually grounded who also challenged me.”
– Lee B. // Omaha, NE
“She was so real! My biggest takeaway is that God cares about and WANTS to be in the details of my life! Her point of view was honest, hopeful, and faithful. I can’t wait until she comes back!”
– Abby // Full of Grace Conference, Ohio
“Her testimony was so relatable to our parishioners. I enjoyed her great mix of humor, stories/quotes of saints, Marian devotion, and prayers that all made for a great way for our parish to begin Lent!”
– Fr. Carlos Martinez, St. Martha’s Murrieta, California
“Katie Sciba’s unique blend of scripture, humor and life experiences made it easy for the 200+ women of all ages to connect with her message. By popular demand, we are hoping to have Katie return, not only to speak our event, but for other groups in Maine who would like her to present.”
– Gayle Baber, Advent by Candlelight Committee Chair // Bangor, ME
