Scott Blackwood shares conversion story

Scott Blackwood, the new head of school at Way of the Shepherd, shared his conversion to the Catholic faith during an episode of the Relevant Radio program Practicing Catholic.

Blackwood, who grew up in southern California without a religious upbringing, said his interest in the Church began during college. He noted a difference between his Catholic friends and his atheist friends, which led him to seek a faith that addressed fundamental human needs. As a music major, he also became interested in the Catholic Church after learning that Western musical traditions stem from Gregorian chant.

Blackwood told program hosts Leah Heselton and Father Tom Margevicius that he sought a religious institution with full integrity and correct doctrines. He decided to explore the Catholic Church because of its historical standing and encouragement from an Orthodox Catholic friend.