E-Ministry

The internet is exploding with information! Is your information available online? Reach more people through a strong internet presence! We can help you set up a great interactive website for your parish or organization as well as social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter!

Retreat Talks

It's Confirmation time and you need a speaker for your Confirmation students! Contact us to see how we can come to your parish and engage your Confirmation class in realizing the power of the Holy Spirit and how this sacrament can strengthen them as they continue their faith journey into adulthood.

Faith Formation

Need some assistance setting up a Bible study or Apologetics class? As catechists, we can put together classes or Bible study groups (and the marketing materials) in your parish to deepen your parish's knowledge and love of the faith.

Strengthening the Faith and Community of Catholics

Ways for Parishes/Dioceses to Prep for Mobile Communication (Number 1)

Over at Mashable.com, there is an article highlighting 12 ways to prepare a business for mobile commerce. As I took a look at the quotes from various entrepreneurs, it occured to me that all of these tips could be translated for use in the Church. Handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets have started to outsell home computers and the way that the Church dispenses information should reflect this change in order to be sure that the Gospel is reaching the most people in the most effective manner.

Catholic New Media Hangout

Did you miss our Catholic New Media Hangout? - That's ok! Here's the recording!

Thomas Sanjurjo, Electronic Outreach Director for Nativity Church in Brandon Florida spoke to us about the latest statistics and how to use them to convince your parish or organization that online outreach is a must.

Brad West of Catholic Tech Talk gave us some tips on how to use our social media to evangelize.

Mark Alves, Webmarketing SEO at NFIB in Washington, DC gave us some great insight into Google Webmaster Tools and what to look out for with a basic SEO checkup!

 

Looking forward to the next hangout!

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The Nativity Project

Peter and Paul Ministries is proud to introduce The Nativity Project. Through The Nativity Project aims to help foster a greater awareness of the agenda of the abortion and contraception industry to minority communities in Chicago as well as develop resources to help families already in crisis pregnancy situations and those who are in crisis family situations (those who are in need of help finding resources to feed, house, and educate their families).
Through The Nativity Project we will also seek to implement the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Chastity Education Initiative in every Catholic high
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#Baconless Fridays

Just as we remember Christ's glorious ressurection every Sunday with Mass, Catholics are also called to remember Christ's death every Friday and do some sort of penance. The general practice was to abstain from all meat on Fridays. While we must still do some type of penance on Fridays, abstaining from meat is not required. One may subsitute it for other indulgences such as TV or some other type of food. The Catecheism of the Catholic Church states in paragraph 1438 : The seasons and days of penance in the course of the litrugical year (Lent, and each Friday in memory of the death of the
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7 Best Practices for An Effective Bible Study

Pope Benedict XVI said, "It is my hope that, in fidelity to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council, the study of Sacred Scripture, read within the communion of the universal Church, will truly be the soul of theological studies.“

 

Sometimes, Bible Studies start and stop and people can lose interest. How can we remedy this so that people become hungry for the word and excited to be a part of a Bible study?

 

Peter and Paul Ministries hosted a webinar where we discussed ways to make sure that your Bible Study is strong and engaging!

Webinar on video Coming Soon!

 

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How To REALLY Leverage Social Media For Ministry

You've got a Facebook page for your parish and/or organization...

Now What?! 

Watch this webinar on how to utilize social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus for ministry. We talked about best practices and little tricks to enhance your social media to really reach your parishioners and others. 

Click HERE to watch the webinar! 

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