Best Practices on this page include practical programs that have been successful in at least one parish, and that could potentially be implemented in other parishes. Browse for the latest Best Practices below or search across the multiple areas of parish life.
Pastor Writes Homily Reflections to Inspire Parishioners
Father Michael’s Monday Message Is Weekly Encouragement
Finally: An Attractive, Powerful Program for Catholic Men
Men's ministry ("The King's Men") reaches men where they are at and launches them into a new, integral, active experience of Christ and the Church.
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Outreach, Sacraments, Vocation Promotion, Youth
Making the Offertory Collection Meaningful
Slowing down the offertory collection makes parishioners more aware of its meaning and increases donations.
Categories: Administration and Finance, Sacraments
Pro-Active Welcome Attracts Young Parishioners
Simple outreach to new residents increases young parishioners' involvement in parish activities
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.
Catholic HEART Workcamps
A place where the hearts of the young will be changed forever!
Categories: Outreach, Youth
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.
Categories: Faith Formation, Family, Sacraments, Vocation Promotion, Youth
Getting More Families to Sunday Mass
Using the religious education program to motivate Mass attendance.
Knights Build Squires into Leaders
Boys develop passion for their faith and leadership skills through formation and service opportunities.
Categories: Faith Formation, Outreach, Vocation Promotion, Youth
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.