Sacraments
Boys' involvement in Mass increases 500%
Jan 4, 2010: By returning to more demanding altar server practices, two men were able to increase participation at their parish from 10 to 60.
, St. Louis Park , Archdiocese St.Paul/Minneapolis
Categories: Youth, Sacraments
Archdiocese Endorses Marriage Seminar That Gets Strong Results
Oct 26, 2009: Marrying couples respond positively to solid Catholic theology
Categories: Sacraments, Family, Faith Formation
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
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
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
Weblog Keeps Choir on Same Page
Jun 16, 2008: Weblogs, YouTube Feeds, and Musicasacra.org links help make an interactive blogspot that brings a parish music program into the information age.
Category: Sacraments
Bolstering Eucharistic Adoration
Jun 9, 2008: Parish team finds creative ways to boost perpetual adoration.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Sacraments, Outreach, Faith Formation
Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles
May 19, 2008: This exhibition presents 126 Eucharistic Miracles through photographs and historical descriptions. Throughout the ages, the Church has recognized these miracles from various countries as testimony to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Categories: Sacraments, Outreach, Faith Formation
Mass Moment Enriches Understanding
Apr 21, 2008: The Mass explained one day at a time...
Categories: Sacraments, Family, 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.