Online Workshop 1


Planning & Activity Resources for 
Pathways toward a Thriving Parish

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Online Workshop 1 - Process & Guide PDFs

 

To begin developing the strategic roadmap that will enable your parish to reach its goals, the Online Workshop 1 Process & Guide files outline:

  • Introduction to the Pathways toward a Thriving Parish Project
  • "Walking Together in the Spirit of Communion" presented by Dr. Jodi Hunt (Video Below)
  • Activity #1. Experiences of Parish Life, Mission, and Flourishing
  • "Conversations in the Spirit" presented by Dr. Tracey Lamont (Video Below)
  • Activity #2. Thriving Parish Characteristics & Assessment
  • Activity #3: The Parish & the World
  • Homework: Capacity Audit
  • Homework: Parish Listening Sessions
Online Workshop 1 Process PDF
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Workshop 1 Guide PDF
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Guía del Taller PDF
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Online Workshop 1 - Presentation PDF

 

Reflecting on Thriving in Our Parish Community
-- Now and Into the Future

This presentation from Workshop 1 supports the content in the Guide.

Presentation PDF
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Download the MS Powerpoint: English


Guide to Designing Questions for Listening Sessions - PDF

 

In this guide, you will find:

  • Hosting CONVERSATIONS IN THE SPIRIT (CIS) to help test out your pathway
  • Hosting LISTENING SESSIONS as a way to help people feel a greater sense of community and belonging in your church
    • Listening Session
    • Discernment Session
  • Additional Questions by Topic or Audience
  • Additional Resource: Sample Listening Session Outline
Questions Guide PDF
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Guía de Preguntas PDF
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Video: Conversations in the Spirit

 

History, Spirituality, & Importance to Our Project

Presenter:

Dr. Tracey Lamont
Director and Associate Professor, Loyola Institute for Ministry
Co-director of Pathways toward a Thriving Parish Project

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Video: Walking Together in the Spirit of Communion

 

Ecclesial and Scriptural Roots of Synodality

Presenter:

Dr. Jodi G. Hunt, Ph.D.
Executive Director, The Neuhoff Institute of Ministry & Evangelization -- University of Dallas

Download the Walking Together Presentation PDF