How to Plan a Parish-Wide Study

Parish-Wide Studies aim to create a "family of faith" within the parish by having everyone learn the same topic. The whole parish is invited to participate in the same Parish Program, Bible Study, or Faith Formation Series, encouraging Catholics to actively learn about their faith individually and as families.

- Fulfills the goal of St. John Paul II to make the Church a place of learning and community.

- Strengthens individual and family faith through regular learning.

= Creates a united parish through a shared learning experience.

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Choose a Study:‍

• View all parish programs‍
  • Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist‍ is a great study to start with, but you can choose any study that fits your parish's current spiritual needs.‍
• Order discounted study guides for the parish.‍

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Invite People to Participate:‍

• Use flyers, bulletins, pulpit announcements, and social media.‍
• Gather volunteers to be in charge of inviting, organizing sessions, and leading small groups.
• Personally invite families, small groups, and individuals.

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Go Through the Study Together:

1. Use weekly reminders and homily talking points to keep everyone engaged.
2. Encourage parishioners to watch the suggested videos each week.

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Celebrate as a Family (for Bilingual Parishes):

1. Recognize that shared faith unites everyone despite language differences.
2. Celebrate learning and growing together as a parish family.

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- Pastor involvement and encouragement.

- Consistent reminders through various channels.

- Integrating the study topics into weekly sermons.

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