How to Engage Millennials in the Life of Your Parish
The millennial generation is hungry for meaning, purpose, and authenticity — especially when it comes to their faith. They are used to seeking out opportunities to challenge their lives and, as such, look at the Sunday Mass experience through the same lens.
Four Ways to Turn Visitors into Members
People look for parishes that feed them spiritually — inspiring homilies with practical applications, music that speaks to the heart, and a strong connection to the sacraments, especially that of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. What impression will a visitor have of your parish?
Five Ways to Encourage Young Families in the Faith
You see them at your parish every Sunday: young parents struggling to teach the faith to their children. They’re here. They’re trying, but they need our help.
Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas
From the wooden figures of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lovingly crafted and farm animals displayed around the manger to the Wise Men who make their appearance in January, it all connects. Their Christmas story should be our Christmas story — a story of saying yes to God.
Giving Thanks All Year Long
Thanksgiving may come just one day in 365, but the habit of gratitude can last all year! How does your vibrant parish foster thankfulness?
Why Your Staff Should Share Calendars
As your staff members plan their days and track their time, having work-related data accessible in a shared calendar can be helpful. Going digital means you’re not limited to someone’s in-office presence to know their schedule.
Using Giving Tuesday to Jump-Start Parish Giving
Think of Giving Tuesday as a way to jump-start the “spirit of stewardship” at your parish. Most parishioners know the importance of tithing but not all of them are aware of the many ways in which to do so.
The Importance of Staff Retreats
It’s so important for parish staff as a whole to get away from the many tasks that come from running a faith community. That is why a parish retreat is so vital to the well-being of your staff — mind, body, and soul.
Catholic Tips for Halloween
Halloween isn’t something to avoid, but instead something to celebrate! How do you get creative in remembering the reason for the season?
6 Ideas for Back-to-School Outreach
Whether or not your parish has a school, this is a great time of year for evangelization and stewardship. How can you think outside the box to support education and engage a new generation of disciples?
Fostering a Giving Community
Incorporating your online giving vision into your social media presence is a surefire way to foster a reliable source of compassion, advocacy and generosity. But how do you bring your causes to the forefront without overwhelming your followers?
Let Your Light Shine
It is our mission to equip the baptized with the tools needed to let their lights shine even brighter. Do not be discouraged, Church! Instead, shine, shine, SHINE!