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?
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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
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
Social Media: Reaching Your Catholic Flock
If your parish does not have an intentional focus on social media, then you might want to think about it. The newly released American Beliefs… Read More »Social Media: Reaching Your Catholic Flock
What do Catholics want from their parish?
Warm and friendly encounters If you were moving to a new location, what would you look for in a church? Responses to the American Beliefs… Read More »What do Catholics want from their parish?
Church of the Nativity: Enabling Mission Through Informed Ministry
As you approach Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD, you drive up a curving road through trees to a beautiful contemporary facility atop a… Read More »Church of the Nativity: Enabling Mission Through Informed Ministry
Top 5 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church and What To Do About It
Recently, in a study conducted by ACS Technologies on National Beliefs, individuals were asked how many common complaints of the church influenced their decision to… Read More »Top 5 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church and What To Do About It
Rebuilt: Conversation with Tom Corcoran and Stephanie Downes
Rebuilt has become a national ministry through the faith and dedication of the leaders from Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD, What started as… Read More »Rebuilt: Conversation with Tom Corcoran and Stephanie Downes
Why Is Communication Important in the Church?
Communication is so important in our churches. When you do it effectively everyone can understand what’s going on and work together toward the common goal.… Read More »Why Is Communication Important in the Church?
Getting Facebook’s News Feed to Work for Your Parish
Ever wondered how the Facebook News Feed works? As of 2021, it takes into account millions of factors when determining what appears in front of… Read More »Getting Facebook’s News Feed to Work for Your Parish