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.

Reenergize Parishioners with Life-Changing Pilgrimage

Catholic apologist Steve Ray energizes priests and parishioners with dynamic pilgrimages to the birthplaces of Christianity.

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.

Teaching Married Couples to Pray Together

Six-week program builds intimacy through praying together.

Increase Efficiency without Losing Personal Touch

Progressive dinner allows priest to reach out in a personal way to multiple families in just one night.

Parish Night at the Movies

Ignatius Press offers a redeeming alternative to the usual movie rental fare.

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.

Prayer-Blanket Ministry Unites Parishioners with the Sick

Parishioners find joy in giving prayers and comfort to those in need.

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.