There are so many ways in which a good parish can become a vibrant community. This section lists only a few. Feel free to adapt these ideas to the unique needs of your parish community. (Periodically check back to this site as new ideas will be added.)
For additional information contact:
Maryanne Harrington MHARRINGTON@adphila.org 215-587-0500.
A booklet to help your parish develop an evangelization team, click: “How to” for Evangelization Teams.
Seven Simple Steps to make parishes Simply Shine
Let your light shine so others may praise God. (Matt. 5:16).
Pope Paul VI tells us that the mission of every parish is to bring Christ to others. Seven Simple Steps to make parishes Simply Shine is a booklet to help parishes evaluate what they already do and offer suggestions on how to make their light shine brighter. It was created by the Office for the Formation of the Laity of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and has had many hands in its development. It is not a finished product. Parishes are encouraged to take each step and evaluate its “shine power.” Ask, “How can these steps illuminate the way for the marginalized, the seeker, the indifferent, the stranger and the believer to encounter Christ”?
A Prayer Service for Parishes Experiencing Transition
The closing or merger of a parish, the closing of a convent, the closing of a local Catholic High School - all of these and more can be very painful times in the life of a parish. A Prayer Service for Parishes Experiencing Transition will give people an opportunity to share and pray together centered on the Word of God.
Rekindle, Invite and Grow are three separate sessions which will enable your parish to Rekindle the flame of active Catholics, Invite non-practicing Catholics home and Grow as a community through the Word of God. The materials below are the three handouts used at this three-part workshop. Even though you may not have attended the actual workshops, I think you will find these handouts helpful.
The outline of each booklet is:
• Theological foundation
• Specific and practical suggestions
• Showcase a particular program
Unlock the Secrets looks at three aspects of parish life and offers concrete suggestions on how to make them better. Those three areas are: Ministers of Hospitality at Mass, New Parishioners, and Funeral. Each page of the booklet offers many concrete ways to address these aspects of parish life. Click here for a copy of the booklet. For additional resources click on the links below.
Ministry of Hospitality:
New Parishioners:
Funerals:
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