Best Practices : Outreach

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

"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

"Welcome Back!"

Ministry Transforms Inactive Catholics into Active Apostles.

Parish: Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Indialantic, Florida, Diocese of Orlando
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Sacraments

Active School Mass Inspires Students, Draws Parents

Involving as many students as possible in weekly school Mass creates enthusiasm in students and an increase in parents attending school Mass.

Parish: St Paschal Baylon, Thousand Oaks, CA, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Youth

Bible Study Resource Stirs Massive Response

Jeff Cavins's adult Bible Study material made Scripture and Church teaching relevant, satisfying, and stimulating for over 800 participants in a 24-week program.

Parish: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Hastings, Minnesota, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach

Collections at Daily Mass Boost Parish Morale and Funds

Daily communicants contribute 15% of Parish's weekly contributions. Commuters join parish as Associate Members.

Parish: St. Olaf, Minneapolis, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Categories: Administration and Finance, Outreach

Two-Pronged Vigil Ups Pro-Life Participation

Simultaneous prayer vigils at abortion clinic and parish, followed by Mass with candles representing aborted babies, multiply parish pro-life efforts.

Parish: Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Louis Park, MN, Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Outreach, Youth