Identify pastoral approaches that overcome obstacles and increase opportunities to participate in the Church’s sacramental life as a means of deepening faith and witness.

Objective 1: Attract, engage and inspire people to deepen their participation in the sacramental life of the Church resulting in stronger Christian witness.

Resource Spotlight:

• The Liturgical Institute has produced Elements of the Catholic Mass, a video series on various aspects of the Mass.

Desired Outcome:

• There is an increased participation in the Church’s sacramental life.

Objective 2: Raise the quality of the Sunday experience through hospitality and welcome, preaching and music to actively engage current parishioners and to attract inactive Catholics.

Resource Spotlight:

• 30 Days on the Mass: Reflections and Inspiration on how we Celebrate - No matter how long we’ve been participating in the Mass, there is always the possibility of seeing it in a new way, with fresh eyes. This booklet brings you the best of these insights from Fr. David Knight’s classic book A Fresh Look at the Mass and invites you to see the new world—the real world—of relationship with God and one another that Eucharist offers us every time we participate
• Exploring the Sunday Readings can help you spread God's Word and keep you spiritually connected with Scripture and daily life. This resources is available for subscription in English and Spanish.

Desired Outcomes:

• There is an increase in Mass attendance, particularly among Catholics who had previously been inactive.
• Annual parishioner survey results – Parishioners report more vibrant Sunday experiences.