Best Practices : Outreach

Easy-to-Use Program Activates Dormant Parishioners

"Discovering Christ," a ChristLife Ministries program, generated conversions, renewed commitment, and intensified a sense of community.

Parish: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ellicot City, MD, Baltimore
Categories: Administration and Finance, Faith Formation, Outreach

CORE Ministries Doubles Parish Population

An adult evangelization training program awakens parishioners to their calling to be modern-day apostles.

Parish: St. Timothy Church, Maple Lake, Minnesota, Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Vocation Promotion

SPRED the Gospel to those with Special Needs

A proven, effective way for local parish communities to give faith-formation to the 12% of our population with special developmental needs

Parish: SS Peter & Paul Parish, Milwaukee WI 53211, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Outreach

Gripping Theatre Productions Bring the Faith to Life

Theater of the Word, Inc. presents a creative method for preaching the gospel and building the Church.

Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary, New Melle, MO, Archdiocese of St. Louis
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach

Christmas Around the World... in Your Parish

Nativity sets and images of the Virgin Mary from around the world make for an attractive and educational display in the cathedral.

Parish: Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, IL, Diocese of Belleville
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Outreach

Reinvigorating Lapsed Catholics

Tested program takes the initiative in bringing distant Catholics back to the Church.

Parish: Our Lady of the Way, Petrie Parish, Petrie, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Archdiocese of Brisbane
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach

High Level Scripture Study for Hungry Souls

Catholic Scripture Study International sets a high standard for excellence and depth in Catholic Bible studies.

Parish: St. John Neumann, Canton, MI, Archdiocese of Detroit
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Sacraments, Youth

Parish Conference Stirs up Faith and Fervor

A parish-based conference helps passive parishioners become more active in their faith.


Teaching Married Couples to Pray Together

Six-week program builds intimacy through praying together.

Parish: Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth, MI 48170, Archdiocese of Detroit
Categories: Administration and Finance, Faith Formation, Family, Outreach, Youth

Increase Efficiency without Losing Personal Touch

Progressive dinner allows priest to reach out in a personal way to multiple families in just one night.

Parish: Mary Queen Of Peace, Rogers, MN, Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
Categories: Family, Outreach