Strengthening Adult Faith at Christmas

Joe Paprocki Catechetical Leaders

Adult faith formation leaders are always planning ahead. With that in mind, here is a suggestion for an effective strategy for Christmas. Many parishes are finding that the celebration of Christmas in the parish is a wonderful opportunity to focus on strengthening the faith of adults (many of whom do not regularly attend Mass) by doing a book giveaway at all of the Christmas Masses. Loyola Press is ready to assist you in such an effort with our One Book, One Parish program.

One Book, One Parish from Loyola Press

One Book, One Parish aims to provide you with the tools you need to re-engage and revitalize your parish community. The program provides an affordable way for you to reach each parishioner with meaningful and quality books.

•    $3 each for orders of 1,000+ units
•    $4 each for orders of 250-999 units
•    $5 each for orders of 50-249 units
•    Free shipping and handling on all orders!

Loyola Press has carefully curated titles that address the issues parishes face, as well as offer ample opportunities for thoughtful discussion and sharing. See full descriptions and information on each of the available titles. Order deadline to guarantee delivery before Christmas is October 31.

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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