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

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.

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.

Parish Conference Stirs up Faith and Fervor

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

Weblog Keeps Choir on Same Page

Weblogs, YouTube Feeds, and Musicasacra.org links help make an interactive blogspot that brings a parish music program into the information age.

Bolstering Eucharistic Adoration

Parish team finds creative ways to boost perpetual adoration.

Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles

This exhibition presents 126 Eucharistic Miracles through photographs and historical descriptions. Throughout the ages, the Church has recognized these miracles from various countries as testimony to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Mass Moment Enriches Understanding

The Mass explained one day at a time...