Best Practices

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.

"Linked In" to the Rosary

Catholics from around the world can pray the Rosary, accompanied by an online video.

Helping Lay Volunteers Serve Better

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

Easy-to-Use Program Activates Dormant Parishioners

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

Increase and Stabilize Giving with Online System

ParishPay is the largest religious donation and tuition payment processor in the country, serving parishes and schools nationally by providing the infrastructure, technology, and support for scheduled online giving.

CORE Ministries Doubles Parish Population

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

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

Transforming Parishioners into Lay Apostles

Called and Gifted Seminars provide lay parishioners with a substantial, practical, and motivational understanding of authentic lay spirituality and apostolate.

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.

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.

Reinvigorating Lapsed Catholics

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