Best Practices : Outreach


Insight into Theology of the Body Gives Teens Hope

Theology of the Body for Teens is a life-changing chastity program winning rave reviews from teens and teachers.

Parish: Shiner Catholic Church; Saints Cyril and Methodius, Shiner, TX 77984, Diocese of Victoria
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Vocation Promotion, Youth

Managing Money Responsibly in Light of Catholic Teachings

Participation in financial ministry program grows close to 500% in one and one half years.

Parish: St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne, IN, Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend
Categories: Administration and Finance, Faith Formation, Family, Outreach

Heavenly Music for Your Parish

Annual CMAA Sacred Music Colloquium Renews Parish Music Programs


Igniting Catholics with the Fire of Faith

Singer Gretchen Harris Teaches Prayer through Song

Parish: St. Francis of Assisi, Bakersfield, CA, Diocese of Fresno
Categories: Administration and Finance, Faith Formation, Family, Outreach, Sacraments, Youth

Traveling Music Ministry Renews Parishes & Families

Holy Family Apostolate Gives Christ through Song, Stories, and Personal Testimonies

Parish: St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Portland, Oregon, Portland
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Outreach, Sacraments, Youth

Pro-Active Welcome Attracts Young Parishioners

Simple outreach to new residents increases young parishioners' involvement in parish activities

Parish: St. James the Greater, St. Louis, Archdiocese of St. Louis
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Youth

Crossing the Language Divide

A practical, simple way to be able to give homilies in languages besides your mother tongue.

Parish: Our Lady of Peace, North Augusta, Charleston, SC
Categories: Outreach, Sacraments

"Bible-Study-In-A-Box" Multiplies Pastor's Efforts

"Catholic Scripture Study" (CSS) is a substantial, engaging, do-it-yourself, and thoroughly Catholic Bible Study that is spreading like wildfire."

Parish: St. Vincent De Paul, Charlotte, NC, Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Youth

Becoming Scripture-Smart Catholics

Moses and the Torah: the latest book in a lay-friendly Catholic Bible study series

Parish: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Glendive, Montana, Diocese of Great Falls - Billings
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Ongoing Priestly Formation, Outreach, Youth

Basic Recipe for "Leavening" the Youth Lump

The trick to getting them to experience Christ's personal love: teens evangelizing teens.

Parish: St. Vincent De Paul, Dallas, GA, Archdiocese of Atlanta
Categories: Outreach, Youth