Youth
Pro-Active Welcome Attracts Young Parishioners
Jul 26, 2010: Simple outreach to new residents increases young parishioners' involvement in parish activities
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Faith Formation
Catholic HEART Workcamps
Jun 21, 2010: A place where the hearts of the young will be changed forever!
Categories: Youth, Outreach
Bringing Kids to Eucharistic Adoration: Two Easy Ways
Jun 14, 2010: Effectively engaging children in Eucharistic Adoration often means bringing the entire family closer together and closer to Christ.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Sacraments, Family, Faith Formation
Knights Build Squires into Leaders
Feb 1, 2010: Boys develop passion for their faith and leadership skills through formation and service opportunities.
Categories: Youth, Vocation Promotion, Outreach, Faith Formation
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
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
A Life-changing Message that Connects with Kids
Jan 19, 2009: Motivational speaker and author Matthew Kelly has a lasting impact on young lives.
Categories: Youth, 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
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.