Best Practices on this page include practical programs that have been successful in at least one parish, and that could potentially be implemented in other parishes. Browse for the latest Best Practices below or search across the multiple areas of parish life.
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
Getting More Families to Sunday Mass
May 10, 2010: Using the religious education program to motivate Mass attendance.
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
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
Renewing Parishes by Renewing Marriages
Jun 1, 2009: The Covenant of Love Ministry evangelizes parishioners while ministering to marriages.
Categories: Outreach, Family, 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
"Linked In" to the Rosary
Dec 8, 2008: Catholics from around the world can pray the Rosary, accompanied by an online video.
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