Online Workshop 1

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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

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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.

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

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

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