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.
Easy-to-Use Program Activates Dormant Parishioners
Oct 27, 2008: "Discovering Christ," a ChristLife Ministries program, generated conversions, renewed commitment, and intensified a sense of community.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance
Increase and Stabilize Giving with Online System
Oct 13, 2008: ParishPay is the largest religious donation and tuition payment processor in the country, serving parishes and schools nationally by providing the infrastructure, technology, and support for scheduled online giving.
Category: Administration and Finance
CORE Ministries Doubles Parish Population
Sep 29, 2008: An adult evangelization training program awakens parishioners to their calling to be modern-day apostles.
Categories: Vocation Promotion, Outreach, Faith Formation
SPRED the Gospel to those with Special Needs
Sep 22, 2008: A proven, effective way for local parish communities to give faith-formation to the 12% of our population with special developmental needs
Categories: Outreach, Family, Faith Formation
Gripping Theatre Productions Bring the Faith to Life
Sep 1, 2008: Theater of the Word, Inc. presents a creative method for preaching the gospel and building the Church.
Categories: Outreach, Faith Formation
Reinvigorating Lapsed Catholics
Aug 18, 2008: Tested program takes the initiative in bringing distant Catholics back to the Church.
Categories: 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
Teaching Married Couples to Pray Together
Jul 21, 2008: Six-week program builds intimacy through praying together.
Categories: Youth, Outreach, Family, Faith Formation, Administration and Finance