“This is the will of God, your holiness”. 1 Thess. 4: 3

Initial Goals

• Host at least one regular formation opportunity for parish members. 

• Have at least two weekly opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, each at a different time of day.

• Offer at least one regular time of Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Ongoing Resources

• Invest in excellent adult and youth faith formation that helps parishioners grow in human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions.

• Nurture Small Groups where parishioners can belong and grow together.

• Develop a dynamic OCIA that forms full disciples of Christ.

Diocesan Resources

• ToledoParish.org/adultformation

• ToledoParish.org/religiouseducation

• ToledoParish.org/youthministry

Recommended External Resources

• FORMED.org/Augustine Institute: Online platform with Bible studies, talks, sacramental prep, movies, children’s programs, books, and more. Toledo Diocese discount available to all parishes.

• Discipleship Quads: A year long small group model of four parishioners who split to form two new groups at the end of the year.

• Hallow & Amen Apps that teach mental prayer with guided meditations, scriptural reflections, devotions, prayers, and more.

Other Resources

• Ascension Press - Resources and studies aimed to help Catholics encounter Christ

• Dynamic Catholic - Resources for engaging and forming the parish.

• Evangelical Catholic - Small Group Resources

• FOCUS Equip - Small group resources from FOCUS.

• Real Life Catholic Courses - Courses for individuals or small groups to transform your life by Real Life Catholic (Chris Stefanick)

• Small Groups - Revive Parishes course by Lisa Brenninkmeyer

• Word on Fire: Online platform for videos, podcasts, and courses designed to evangelize through beauty and truth.

• Youth Ministry - Revive Parishes course by Mark Hart