Best Practices : Sacraments

Boys' involvement in Mass increases 500%

By returning to more demanding altar server practices, two men were able to increase participation at their parish from 10 to 60.

Archdiocese Endorses Marriage Seminar That Gets Strong Results

Marrying couples respond positively to solid Catholic theology

A Parish Retreat That Overflows - in Numbers and in Grace

Matthew Kelly's retreats spark conversions and and a new impulse toward holiness among parishioners.

Innovative CD Distribution Program Gives Dramatic Results

Lighthouse Catholic Media's free CD distribution program is reclaiming fallen-away Catholics and increasing the zeal of ordinary parishioners.

Making the Offertory Collection Meaningful

Slowing down the offertory collection makes parishioners more aware of its meaning and increases donations.

Balancing "Ordinary" and "Extraordinary"

Pastors enrich parish worship through flexible application of the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum without causing controversy.

24 Hours of Grace

Priests come together to offer 24 hours of Reconciliation and adoration for those who need it most.

Bringing Kids to Eucharistic Adoration: Two Easy Ways

Effectively engaging children in Eucharistic Adoration often means bringing the entire family closer together and closer to Christ.

Helping Lay Volunteers Serve Better

Annual "Liturgy Day" provides efficient and effective formation and motivation for lay volunteers who regularly help at weekend Masses

High Level Scripture Study for Hungry Souls

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