Faith Formation
Basic Training to Defend the Faith
Dec 10, 2007: Turning post-Confirmation teens religious education into "training" for a kind of "Special Forces Evangelizing Team" TRIPLED class attendance.
Categories: Youth, Faith Formation
Traveling Music Ministry Renews Parishes & Families
Nov 26, 2007: Holy Family Apostolate Gives Christ through Song, Stories, and Personal Testimonies
Categories: Youth, Sacraments, Outreach, Family, Faith Formation
"Bible-Study-In-A-Box" Multiplies Pastor's Efforts
Oct 8, 2007: "Catholic Scripture Study" (CSS) is a substantial, engaging, do-it-yourself, and thoroughly Catholic Bible Study that is spreading like wildfire."
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Faith Formation
Hassle-free Pilgrimages for Parishes
Oct 1, 2007: Unitours pilgrimages bolster parishioners' faith without overloading pastors' schedules.
, Flatbush, NY , Diocese of Brooklyn
Categories: Youth, Sacraments, Ongoing Priestly Formation, Family, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
Becoming Scripture-Smart Catholics
Sep 24, 2007: Moses and the Torah: the latest book in a lay-friendly Catholic Bible study series
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Ongoing Priestly Formation, Family, Faith Formation
"Welcome Back!"
Sep 3, 2007: Ministry Transforms Inactive Catholics into Active Apostles.
Categories: Sacraments, Outreach, Faith Formation
Teaching Teens the Catholic View of Sex
Jul 2, 2007: A new book brings together effective methods for teaching the Theology of the Body to teens in a variety of settings.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Sacraments, Family, Faith Formation
Award-Winning Youth Group: More God, Fewer Games
Jun 11, 2007: Youth for Truth harnesses young people's thirst for answers and bolsters parish youth ministry.
, La Porte, IN , Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Faith Formation
Active School Mass Inspires Students, Draws Parents
Jun 4, 2007: Involving as many students as possible in weekly school Mass creates enthusiasm in students and an increase in parents attending school Mass.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Faith Formation
Bible Study Resource Stirs Massive Response
May 14, 2007: Jeff Cavins's adult Bible Study material made Scripture and Church teaching relevant, satisfying, and stimulating for over 800 participants in a 24-week program.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation
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.