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Episode 155: A New Formation Model for Youth Ministry

In this episode, Chris shares how we managed to keep 80% of his pre-COVID young people involved in his parish youth ministry by being innovative. He walks through his process of focusing on evangelization and outreach, while developing a new subscription based model of formation that invites young people to engage in small groups throughout the year.

Specifically, Chris shares in detail what his “subscription box” looks like that he gives to all families engaged in youth ministry.

SUBSCRIPTION KITS INCLUDE:

  • Something fun (e.g., candy, youth ministry gear)
  • Sacramentals (e.g., rosary, prayer rocks)
  • Journal & Pen
  • Content for reflection and discipleship
  • Something seasonal

In this episode, we refer back to the following resources:

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Episode 152: Navigating the Reality of a Digital Church

Since COVID began, Catholic parishes have been a force in the digital space. As COVID begins to loosen up, it is becoming clear that our shift to digital needs to become a permanent part of our ministry efforts.

But what does that look like?

In this episode, we begin to explore exactly what that looks like and what are some of the first steps we can take to get there.

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Episode 151: What Does our Post-COVID Recovery Plan Look Like?

The reopening of our churches has been slow. Numbers in the pew and faith formation are much lower than expected? Are they coming back?

Some data suggests that they aren’t ready to come back to church. So what are we to do? How do we rise to the occasion?

In this episode, Chris and John discuss the opportunity that has arisen because of COVID and suggests some further strategies as it becomes clear that people will not be coming back in the same numbers as they were in February 2020.

In this episode, we refer briefly to the previous podcast episodes with Doug Tooke:

– Episode 21: The Realities of Rural Ministry
– Episode 68: Using Multi-Media Tools in the 21st Century Ministry

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Episode 128: Building Up the Domestic Church During COVID-19 and Beyond

Covid-19 has redefined the realities of the Domestic Church at home, especially since we cannot gather together on church grounds.

In this episode, special guest Paul Canavese shares strategies and resources for building up the church at home and empowering parents to take a lead on passing on a legacy of faith to their families.
Find out more about Paul and The Pastoral Center by visiting their website: http://PastoralCenter.com and https://www.growingupcatholic.com/.

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Episode 127: A Vision for Tithing During a Crisis

In all likelihood, your parish will take a financial hit as Masses are canceled. In this episode, Chris and John break open the idea of communicating and encouraging giving strategies beyond giving in the offertory basket, as well as looking at the budget to see where there are costs savings now that your Church campus is closed.

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Episode 126: Adapting and Creating Parish Strategies During Crisis, Part 2

In this episode, John and Chris continue our conversation about creative strategies for ministering during the Coronavirus crisis. Specifically, we share ideas to be calm and proactive, managing and leading your staff while working from home, and thinking pastoral about the needs of your parishioners.

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Episode 106: An Introduction to Theology of the Body

In this episode, special guest Klarissa Chichioco shares about Theology of the Body. She delves into what it is and how to implement it into your ministry.

To learn more about Klarissa and her ministry, visit Echoes of Worth.

For more information about Theology of the Body, visit the Theology of the Body Institute.

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Episode 95: Providing Feedback to Your Staff

Providing feedback to your team is an essential component of management and leadership in the Church, yet we rarely do it effectively. In this episode, Chris and John share why regular and consistent feedback is important for your staff. We provide a simple formula that you can use as a way to be a more effective manager and leader.

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In this episode, we refer to previous podcast episodes, which can be found below:

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Episode 64: Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics

In this episode, Chris and John interview Dr. Bob McCarty, project manager for the research “Going, Going, Gone.” Dr. McCarty shares with us the major findings of this study and what we as a parish might do in response to are young people living the Church.

For more details and to purchase “Going, Going, Gone,” visit  www.Catholicresearch.smp.org.

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Episode 62: What’s Your Word for the New Year

In this special New Year’s episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore the idea of naming a word for the year as a way to focus more fully on our goals and resolutions. Plus Chris, brings us into the new year in song!

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