“At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9: 36

Initial Goals

• Invest in beautiful and reverent liturgy that invites people to encounter the Eucharist.

• Host low-pressure, “front-porch” events where parishioners can easily invite friends and socialize and learn the basics of the faith.

• Establish a digital “footprint” for the parish with a beautiful website, social media presence, and up to date information on public listing sites.

Ongoing Principles

• Preach the basic Gospel message (kerygma) and relate it to people’s daily lives.

• Show radical hospitality to those who enter your church or contact the parish, including through a beautiful website, greeters, and regular social opportunities following Mass.

• Be present to the wider community and easy for people to find.

Diocesan Resources

• ToledoParish.org/evangelization

• ToledoParish.org/liturgy

• ToledoParish.org/liturgicalmusic

Recommended External Resources

“Front Porch”

• Alpha: Eleven week small group experience of honest and open conversation for anyone to explore the Christian faith.

• CRHP/Welcome & ACTS Retreats: Introductory parish retreats for men and women

• Rescue Project: Eight week small group experience of the Gospel surrounded by food, conversation and prayer by ACTS XXIX.

“Online Footprint”

• eCatholic - The all-in-one Catholic engagement platform for parishes including website, communication, and giving

• LPI - Free and premium parish websites with a Squarespace style website builder.

• Tilma Parish - Simple and beautiful parish websites

Other Resources

• Buffer - Automate social media posting and workflows

• Canva - Simple graphic design tool for people with zero experience

• CCO Faith Studies - Small group resources designed to proclaim the Gospel, equip the faithful and commission them to become missionary disciples.

• Christ Life - The Christ Life process invites people to know Jesus, live as Catholic disciples, and share their faith with others.

• Diocesan Publications -Beautifully Crafted Catholic Websites

• Our Sunday Visitor - Beautiful and affordable parish website design and support

• Person-to-Person Evangelization - Revive Parishes course with Ryan O’Hara

• Preaching - Revive Parishes course with Fr. Mike Schmitz

• Source and Summit - Elevates the liturgy through beautiful music resources, both physical and digital