Catholic resources
Parish Leadership & Engagement
From new ways to engage Catholics in your community and best practices in parish and diocesan leadership, to the importance of data and how to utilize it, these resources will help you guide and form vibrant communities of faith.
Communicating Kerygma
Today, we must never assume people have internalized and are conscious of why they are who they are as Christians. The Church must constantly evangelize and teach the kerygma of Jesus Christ to those who would seek to follow him.
StrengthsFinder: A Tool for Self-Discovery, Liberation & Joy
When utilized correctly, there are three key experiences we can lead people toward if we take them on a StrengthsFinder journey: self-discovery, liberation, and joy.
The Ultimate Catholic Church Merger Checklist
Between declining populations and mergers, the Parish of the Holy Savior in the foothills of Maine’s Appalachian Mountains had little opportunity to form a cohesive identity.
The “Why” for our Everything
After 2,000 years, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is still new and fresh because it presents a reality that remains unknown to many and is contrary to the everyday experiences of our secular society.
StrengthsFinder in the Church
As Church leaders, we have for too long asked people to give of themselves to their parishes and their global community without helping them discover what they have to give.
Maintenance or Mission
Instead of focusing on parish maintenance, “Living the Mission” churches ask members to fund the mission and vision of the parish in which they are spiritually invested.
What is a Vibrant Parish?
Each parish is a unique community made up of people with varied experiences. Where we are in our journey may differ, but we should all be striving toward the same goal: introducing people to Jesus Christ.
