Make your parish young-adult-friendly
<p>The future of the Catholic parish depends upon the number of young adults it can attract. Simple as that. And we are failing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What is needed is a...
View ArticleCan the web really improve liturgy planning?
<p>“Just give me a theme, and let me preach about it,” said Father Mark after I had asked him to sit with our student leaders prior to a liturgical event. The month before,...
View ArticleThe Parish Bulletin: A Faith-Formation Resource
<p>When I arrived at the Parish of the Incarnation of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ five years ago, the parish bulletin was astonishingly dull. There really wasn’t much worth...
View ArticleGet more out of meetings!
<p>I first came across the quote, “Meetings are events where minutes are kept and hours are lost,” in a Murphy’s Law calendar a number of years ago, the same...
View ArticleSpread the word via text messaging
<p>One of the greatest commands of Christendom is to spread the gospel throughout the world. Consider the truth and opportunity available to parishes to spread the gospel via mobile devices: In...
View ArticleVocation Boom Radio
<p>Irondale, AL (EWTN) – If you think you have a vocation or know someone who might or if you want to better understand the role of a Catholic priest, then don’t miss EWTN...
View ArticleIs social media right for your parish?
<p class="Pa3">Parishes today are pressured to enter into the realm of social media. Many parish leaders are being told by parishioners that they must use social media or they will be left behind...
View ArticleWilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome!
<p>The one word missing from this article’s title is ¡Bienvenidos!—a phrase that’s becoming more and more common in parishes around the country. The parish...
View ArticleNeed to hire someone?
<p class="NoSpacing">As parish programs begin to wind down for the summer, there may be some necessary staff changes—people may be retiring, moving, or changing jobs. In order for...
View ArticlePros and cons of hiring a parishioner
<p>When needing to fill a position in the parish, the question often comes to mind whether or not it is a good idea to hire a parishioner. Below is a list of pros and cons of hiring a...
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