Churches are one of the first places people look to for help in times of hardship. Whether you’ve been impacted financially by the outbreak or… Read More »Volunteering and Your Catholic Parish During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What a strange time we are living in. As Lent began on Ash Wednesday, our lives were normal and we went about our days without… Read More »Lent Without Mass: Your Catholic Faith Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We’ve all been there – shifting uncomfortably, perhaps even with a touch of irritation, as the greeter reads the Mass announcements and says there is… Read More »The Challenge of Catholic Church Stewardship
Technology is likely the last thing most Catholics would call to mind when asked: “how do you create disciples?” We think of the tried and… Read More »Can Technology Create Catholic Disciples?
Lent is 40 days leading up to Easter each year. The focus throughout the season of Lent is repentance, marked by deeper spiritual engagement and… Read More »4 Ways Your Church Can Increase Engagement This Lent
The season of Lent will soon be upon us. When we prepare for Easter by setting aside time to reflect on Jesus Christ. To consider… Read More »Lenten Penance Explained – What is Lenten Penance?
Increasingly we live alone. For many reasons there is an increase in single-person households in the US, reaching 31% of households in 2021. This reality… Read More »What about Single-Person Households?
The most successful volunteer ministries are based on strong relationships. The ministry will grow if friendships are cultivated between leaders and volunteers and the volunteers… Read More »Strengthen Volunteer Commitment Through Relationships
During Advent and through Christmas, parishes and churches weave together messages of preparation, hope, and joy with reminders of generosity and giving. We hear it… Read More »Promoting Year-End Giving: Be intentional about Mission
Advent began yesterday, Sunday, November 27. To prepare you and your family, ACST is providing a special Advent series. Enjoy! The theme for this year’s… Read More »Advent Series for 2022
The United States Council of Catholic Bishops reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation “that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second… Read More »Advent 2022: Who Will You Welcome?
A recent article by Terence Sweeney is titled “Vatican II didn’t fail. It’s just getting started”. October 11, 2022, marked the 60th anniversary of the… Read More »Vatican II prepared us for this time
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