Increase Baptisms, Increase Membership Enrollment. Spiritual Networking
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Gospel of Matthew 28:19-20) Try this idea in your Parish? E very January, promote for 1-month Sacramental Formation for Baptism, starting with the Feast of Our Lord’s Baptism. What will you need? The Pastoral Team, Catechist Team, and Baptism Catechists and Volunteers working on this plan: Begin on the feast of the Baptism of our Lord. If you can ask all the priests and deacons to speak on Baptism for that Month (Daily and Sunday Masses). Using the readings, mention the connection to Baptism (using the Catechism and Saint Teachings). At the end of the Homily and at the end of the Mass, encourage Parishioners to promote and live out their Baptism within your Parish Boundaries. They can encourage people to r...
