The Roadmap for Parish Health

Discipline 6: Evangelization Build/Form

“This is the will of God, your holiness”. 1 Thess. 4: 3

Goals

  • Offer plentiful Reconciliation times that cater to various age groups.

  • Encourage and host regular Eucharistic adoration.

  • Invest in excellent adult and youth faith formation.

    • Small Groups/Bible Studies

    • Retreats/Speakers/Parish Missions

Diocesan Resources

- ToledoParish.org/adultformation

- ToledoParish.org/religiouseducation

- ToledoParish.org/youthministry

Recommended External Resources

  • FORMED.org: Online platform with Bible studies, talks, sacramental prep, movies, children’s programs, books, and more. Toledo Diocese discount available to all parishes.

  • Discipleship Quads: A year long small group model of four parishioners who split to form two groups at the end of the year.

  • Hallow & Amen Apps: Phone apps teach mental prayer with audio scriptural reflections, devotions, prayers, and more.

Other Resources

  • Word on Fire: Online platform for videos, podcasts, and courses designed to evangelize through beauty and truth.

  • Small Groups - Lisa Brenninkmeyer | Revive Parishes Course

  • Youth Ministry - Mark Hart | Revive Parishes Course

The Seven Disciplines of a Healthy Parish

Meet the Team

  • Bret Huntebrinker

    SENIOR DIRECTOR: Discipleship & Family Life bhuntebrinker@toledodiocese.org

  • Andrew Reinhart

    PARISH LIFE COORDINATOR: Team Lead for Diocesan Intentional Planning & In-Person Lay Ministry Formation areinhart@toledodiocese.org

  • Nathan Maurer

    PARISH LIFE COORDINATOR: Team Lead for Parish Strategic Planning & Evangelization nmaurer@toledodiocese.org

  • Angie Leach

    MINISTRY SPECIALIST: Events & Admin Support aleach@toledodiocese.org

“Mere repetitive action that fails to have an impact upon people’s concrete lives remains a sterile attempt at survival, which is usually welcomed by general indifference. ” Congregation for the Clergy, 2020