Administration and Finance
Ministry helping men and women say "YES" to God's call in their lives.
Mar 11, 2020: Create a vocation-friendly environment where parishioners are encouraged to ask God what His will in their lives.
Categories: Vocation Promotion, Ongoing Priestly Formation, Administration and Finance
Parish Night at the Movies
Feb 7, 2011: Ignatius Press offers a redeeming alternative to the usual movie rental fare.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Family, Administration and Finance
Making the Offertory Collection Meaningful
Aug 16, 2010: Slowing down the offertory collection makes parishioners more aware of its meaning and increases donations.
Categories: Sacraments, Administration and Finance
Innovative CD Distribution Program Gives Dramatic Results
Jun 22, 2009: Lighthouse Catholic Media's free CD distribution program is reclaiming fallen-away Catholics and increasing the zeal of ordinary parishioners.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Sacraments, Outreach, Ongoing Priestly Formation, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
Renewing Parishes by Renewing Marriages
Jun 1, 2009: The Covenant of Love Ministry evangelizes parishioners while ministering to marriages.
Categories: Outreach, Family, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
Easy-to-Use Program Activates Dormant Parishioners
Oct 27, 2008: "Discovering Christ," a ChristLife Ministries program, generated conversions, renewed commitment, and intensified a sense of community.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
Increase and Stabilize Giving with Online System
Oct 13, 2008: ParishPay is the largest religious donation and tuition payment processor in the country, serving parishes and schools nationally by providing the infrastructure, technology, and support for scheduled online giving.
Category: Administration and Finance
Parish Conference Stirs up Faith and Fervor
Jul 28, 2008: A parish-based conference helps passive parishioners become more active in their faith.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Sacraments, Outreach, Family, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
Teaching Married Couples to Pray Together
Jul 21, 2008: Six-week program builds intimacy through praying together.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Family, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
A Volunteer Group for Every Parishioner
Mar 3, 2008: A time-tested way to ensure volunteers and to involve otherwise passive parishioners in parish life.
Categories: Outreach, Family, Administration and Finance
What is a Best Practice?
A Best Practice is defined as a practical program or initiative with proven fruits for the pastor and/or the parish.