Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation as we await the coming of Christ. Many pastors and preachers turn to familiar passages during this… Read More »5 Advent Sermon Ideas From Passages You Might Not Expect
I know, it’s a corny play on the old standby “Keep Christ in Christmas.” But hear me out. Thanksgiving is the quintessential fall holiday. Falling… Read More »Keep “Thanks” in Thanksgiving
At ACST Catholic, we believe in the power of community, faith, and education. So, we’re excited to introduce our new ACST Catholic social media channels… Read More »Introducing Our ACST Catholic Social Media Channels: Where We’ll Connect, Engage, and Inspire
November for Catholics is devoted to the Holy Souls in purgatory, so it’s a good time to refresh our memories on what purgatory is, what… Read More »The Masterpiece of God’s Mercy: Purgatory
In his book Bored Again Catholic, Timothy P. O’Malley writes that when we participate in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass, we are entering… Read More »3 Ways to Encourage Intercessory Prayer in Your Parish
Pope St. John Paul II is one of the most beloved saints in recent history. He was canonized in 2014, just nine years after his… Read More »Remembering Pope St. John Paul II
Recently Terry Poplava, General Manager at ACST Catholic, appeared on the Kresta in the Afternoon radio show to discuss his article entitled Keeping Christ at… Read More »Discussing Stewardship and Discipleship on Kresta in the Afternoon
Halloween is a huge holiday for Americans, and the spending shows it. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend over $12 billion in… Read More »Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?
In this conversation with Edward Herrera, Executive Director of the Institute for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, we explore the importance of strong marriages… Read More »Marriage and Family: Agents for the New Evangelization
I was exploring the recent trajectory of giving to an Archdiocesan annual appeal as the nation moves beyond the Covid pandemic. The diocesan leader said… Read More »Belonging Leads to Believing: 3 Actions for Parishes
The Parish Finance Committee plays a vital role in managing the finances of a church. It is responsible for monitoring and managing the financial resources… Read More »Understanding Parish Finance Committee Duties and Responsibilities
Sacraments are integral to the Catholic faith, and tracking sacraments is a key task for parish administrators. You are held accountable for adding and maintaining… Read More »Tracking Sacraments in MinistryPlatform
