Faith Formation
Helping Lay Volunteers Serve Better
Nov 17, 2008: Annual "Liturgy Day" provides efficient and effective formation and motivation for lay volunteers who regularly help at weekend Masses
Categories: Sacraments, Faith Formation
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
CORE Ministries Doubles Parish Population
Sep 29, 2008: An adult evangelization training program awakens parishioners to their calling to be modern-day apostles.
Categories: Vocation Promotion, Outreach, Faith Formation
SPRED the Gospel to those with Special Needs
Sep 22, 2008: A proven, effective way for local parish communities to give faith-formation to the 12% of our population with special developmental needs
Categories: Outreach, Family, Faith Formation
Gripping Theatre Productions Bring the Faith to Life
Sep 1, 2008: Theater of the Word, Inc. presents a creative method for preaching the gospel and building the Church.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation
Reinvigorating Lapsed Catholics
Aug 18, 2008: Tested program takes the initiative in bringing distant Catholics back to the Church.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation
Reenergize Parishioners with Life-Changing Pilgrimage
Aug 11, 2008: Catholic apologist Steve Ray energizes priests and parishioners with dynamic pilgrimages to the birthplaces of Christianity.
Categories: Youth, Ongoing Priestly Formation, Faith Formation
High Level Scripture Study for Hungry Souls
Aug 4, 2008: Catholic Scripture Study International sets a high standard for excellence and depth in Catholic Bible studies.
Categories: Youth, Sacraments, Outreach, Faith Formation
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
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.