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SIGNS OF

An Evangelizing

PARISH

Themes from Key Resources on Creating an Evangelizing Parish

Many of the most frequently referenced resources on creating evangelizing parishes share common themes. These themes are categorized below, cross-referenced with the resource and the place where you can find more information about the theme. The Core Mission Priority associated most strongly with each theme is identified as well.

Evangelizing parishes….

FOCUS ON AN EXCEPTIONAL
SUNDAY EXPERIENCE

Liturgy

  • Great Parishes Excel on Sundays (Great Catholic Parishes)
  • Focus on the Weekend Experience (Rebuilt, Chapter 6)
  • Make the Message Matter, (Rebuilt, Chapter 8)
  • Giving Priority to the Weekend (Divine Renovation, p. 95-101)
  • Uplifting Music (Divine Renovation, p. 110-122)
  • Homilies (Divine Renovation, p. 123-135)

Hospitality

  • Great Parishes Excel on Sundays (Great Catholic Parishes)
  • Focus on the Weekend Experience (Rebuilt, Chapter 6)
  • Hospitality (Divine Renovation, p. 101-110)
  • Meaningful Community (Divine Renovation, p. 136-153)
  • Communicate to insiders and outsiders (Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples, Ch. 4)

ARE ROOTED IN PRAYER AND PLAN FOR DISCIPLESHIP

  • Great Parishes Foster Spiritual Maturity and Plan for Discipleship (Great Catholic Parishes)

BRING CHRIST TO THE WORLD AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES

  • Great Parishes Foster Spiritual Maturity and Plan for Discipleship (Great Catholic Parishes)
  • Great Parishes Evangelize (Great Catholic Parishes)
  • Get the Parish Out of the Pews (Rebuilt, Chapter 11)
  • Be Restorers (Rebuilt, Chapter 12)
  • Strength-based Ministry (Divine Renovation, p. 164-168)
  • Become an Inviting Church (Divine Renovation, p. 190-195)
  • Discerning Charisms for vocation (Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples, Ch. 4)
  • Sustain Culture of discipleship (Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples, Ch. 4)

BUILD A CULTURE OF
STEWARDSHIP FOR THE MISSION

Healthy Organizations – Supporting the Mission of the Church

  • Don’t Rob God (Rebuilt, Chapter 10)
  • Clear Expectations Meaningful Community (Divine Renovation, p. 153-164)

Leadership – Creating Strong Visionary Leaders as Collaborators

  • Great Parishes Share Leadership (Great Catholic Parishes)
  • Fall in Love (Rebuilt, Chapter 13)
  • Lead Where you Serve (Rebuilt, Chapter 14)
  • Strength-based Ministry (Divine Renovation, p. 164-168)

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