The Top Church Tech Trends for 2024
Everything is moving more digitally and more visually thanks to technology. We understand tech can be difficult to navigate as things are ever changing. But… Read More »The Top Church Tech Trends for 2024
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A Strategic Guide to Evaluating and Upgrading Your Church’s Network Infrastructure
It’s Time to Evaluate Your Network Equipment For churches and ministries today, having a solid network infrastructure is crucial for operating efficiently and carrying out… Read More »A Strategic Guide to Evaluating and Upgrading Your Church’s Network Infrastructure
5 Ways Any Family Can Imitate the Holy Family (Plus 5 Ways Parishes Can Help)
Meet the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Mary was conceived without original sin. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and is the… Read More »5 Ways Any Family Can Imitate the Holy Family (Plus 5 Ways Parishes Can Help)
Enabling Parish Ministry: Strategic Software for More Personal Accompaniment
As parish leaders, you are all challenged with the awesome and sometimes overwhelming responsibilities of parish ministry. The urgent temporal needs of managing parish facilities,… Read More »Enabling Parish Ministry: Strategic Software for More Personal Accompaniment
3 Ways MinistryPlatform Helps You Manage Annual Appeals
The Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) or Annual Appeal is crucial in your fundraising efforts to support the work of the Church throughout the diocese. Your… Read More »3 Ways MinistryPlatform Helps You Manage Annual Appeals
Soulful Beginnings: 10 Often Overlooked Catholic Spiritual Resolutions
Around this time of year, we begin to be bombarded by commercials for weight loss programs, and it’s for good reason. As the new year… Read More »Soulful Beginnings: 10 Often Overlooked Catholic Spiritual Resolutions
Reflecting on Discipleship: Am I Growing?
“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… Read More »Reflecting on Discipleship: Am I Growing?
Sacred Surprises: Fun, Faithful, and Frugal Gift Ideas for Catholic Families
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… Read More »Sacred Surprises: Fun, Faithful, and Frugal Gift Ideas for Catholic Families
Watch! Be Ready! The Impact of the Responsorial Psalm
“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… Read More »Watch! Be Ready! The Impact of the Responsorial Psalm
Important ERC Update From The IRS
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… Read More »Important ERC Update From The IRS
Confession Comeback: Strategies for Reigniting Interest in the Sacrament
“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… Read More »Confession Comeback: Strategies for Reigniting Interest in the Sacrament
The Big Three for Advent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
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… Read More »The Big Three for Advent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving