Faith Formation
Two-Pronged Vigil Ups Pro-Life Participation
Apr 23, 2007: Simultaneous prayer vigils at abortion clinic and parish, followed by Mass with candles representing aborted babies, multiply parish pro-life efforts.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Family, Faith Formation
Mission Is Possible
Mar 22, 2007: A summer Youth for the Third Millennium (YTM) mission "jump started" a parish's Holy Week mission, resulting in eight new families joining the parish and five new students enrolling in the parish school.
Categories: Youth, Sacraments, Outreach, Family, Faith Formation
Knights Energize Youth & Churn Out Vocations
Mar 13, 2007: Following St. Maximilian Kolbe's motto, "To win all souls for God, and as soon as possible," the "Youth Knights of the Immaculata" have helped our youth group give the Church 25 vocations in 13 years.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Sacraments, Outreach, Faith Formation
Breaking Catholic News Reaches Parish Bulletin
Mar 6, 2007: Zenit News articles bring solid, worldwide Catholic news to the parish level, adding something new and fresh to the bulletin, without incurring additonal cost.
All Night Vigil Is Hidden Source of Spiritual Vitality
Feb 19, 2007: Young people and Catholics of all ages flock to this All Night Vigil for prayer, confession, and fellowship.
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Categories: Youth, Sacraments, Outreach, Faith Formation
Catholic Vacation Bible School Exceeds Expectations
Feb 12, 2007: A parish uses its members' gifts and talents to put on a successful "Kids for Jesus" Catholic Vacation Bible School.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Faith Formation
Ready-Made Catechism Study Engages Adult Parishioners
Feb 5, 2007: 100% of participants in this four-part small-group Catechism study have re-registered for part II of the program, growing in their faith and building strong, new friendships with fellow-parishioners.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation
"CRHP" Boosts Adult Parish Participation
Jan 16, 2007: An easy to implement retreat program has brought personal and parish-wide renewal at over 800 parishes throughout the United States and Italy.
Categories: Sacraments, Family, Faith Formation
Stewardship Campaign Yields Big Increase
Jan 9, 2007: Almost half of registered families increased their weekly tithe, enabling this small, combined-parish to beat back a growing deficit.
Categories: 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.