Reflecting on Discipleship: Am I Growing?
November 30, 2023
“70 percent of parishioners say they are growing in their faith.” This encouraging data report was part of a conversation with a parish leader who
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25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: Coin Challenges and More
November 29, 2023
As part of our series of 25 fundraising ideas for churches, we’re sharing ways – big and small – that you can impact your church’s
Sacred Surprises: Fun, Faithful, and Frugal Gift Ideas for Catholic Families
November 28, 2023
It started well before Thanksgiving. My dear mother-in-law started asking us for a list of Christmas gift ideas. My husband and I struggle with this
Watch! Be Ready! The Impact of the Responsorial Psalm
November 27, 2023
“Be present at Mass.” This simple-sounding concept is far more challenging than it seems. “Present” means a conscious awareness and active mental and physical participation
Important ERC Update From The IRS
November 24, 2023
Well, nothing is ever for certain when it comes to the IRS. On November 2, 2023, the IRS Director for ERC, John J. McInelly, held
Confession Comeback: Strategies for Reigniting Interest in the Sacrament
November 23, 2023
“Poof!” he said. “Your sins are all gone now.” I sat in stunned silence. The “poof” came with a magician’s hand gesture, which made it
Follow and Engage with ACS Technologies on Social Media
November 22, 2023
We know the importance of connection. Whether it’s connecting with our children at home, our friends over coffee, or our spouse on date night, those
The Big Three for Advent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
November 21, 2023
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, “When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the
Archdiocese of Baltimore Gains 360-Degree View of Parishioners
November 20, 2023
Baltimore, MD, is where Catholicism in the United States began. The Archdiocese of Baltimore was the first diocese in the United States. Through the years,
New in Realm Accounting: Streamline Document Management with Transaction Attachments
November 18, 2023
If you are a ministry financial administrator, you understand that accuracy and organization are paramount when it comes to your ministry’s finances because your congregants
Decoding the Art of Successful Fundraising: Ten Proven Strategies
November 17, 2023
The idea of fundraising can be daunting, especially for faith-based institutions. Churches and other religious communities rely on donations to continue their operations and serve
25 Fundraising Ideas for Churches: A Practice for Thanksgiving
November 16, 2023
If we celebrate or recognize Thanksgiving in our churches, it’s often expressed through acts of service – community dinners for those in need or with