NCCL Innovates:
Parish Project

PATHWAYS TOWARD
A THRIVING PARISH

Through a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
all services of this Thriving Congregations Initiative are free for participating parishes.

Project Directors: Dr. Tracey Lamont (Loyola) and John Roberto (NCCL)

PATHWAYS TOWARD A
THRIVING PARISH

Guided by the
Theology and Practices
of Synodality

Through a generous grant
from Lilly Endowment Inc.
all services of this Thriving Congregations Initiative are free for participating parishes.

Project Directors:
Dr. Tracey Lamont (Loyola)
and John Roberto (NCCL)

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Pathways toward a Thriving Parish project will help parishes create their own paths toward a thriving, vital community of faith that is living their mission in today’s world by...

Equipping a parish leadership team with the knowledge, skills, and practices for creating pathways toward thriving
Forming leaders and the parish community in the processes of listening and interpreting the needs of the community, and in the spirituality of discernment
Embracing and discovering the shared vision and mission of the Church, and the gifts, abilities, and resources of the parish community, and equip them as individuals and teams for ministry and service in the parish and in the world

As we journey together over the course of the three-year experience, parishes will be blessed with...

A profound experience of Church as the people of God, embracing a common mission with love and purpose
Pastoral accompaniment and training for your leadership team, helping them shepherd the parish as they develop a plan toward a thriving future
Enriching formation resources to deepen your ability to listen with compassion, understand your community’s needs, and prayerfully discern God’s will
Inspiring resources and tools to discover the gifts of the parish community
Practical resources and guidance to create and implement the parish’s pathways toward thriving

View the 3-Year Plan

Download the
Project Overview PDF

Take the First Step

Submit the Interest Form
on SurveyMonkey

Thanks to Lilly Endowment Inc.

Lilly Endowment Inc. is a private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. While those gifts remain the financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion and maintains a special commitment to its hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana. A principal aim of the Endowment’s religion grantmaking is to deepen and enrich the lives of Christians in the United States, primarily by seeking out and supporting efforts that enhance the vitality of congregations and strengthen the pastoral and lay leadership of Christian communities. The Endowment also seeks to improve public understanding of diverse religious traditions by supporting fair and accurate portrayals of the role religion plays in the United States and across the globe.

How can we serve you?

Does your organization have an upcoming initiative that you'd like to collaborate on?

Is your diocese interested in becoming a sponsor of the Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis?

How else can we assist your catechetical ministry?

Contact our Executive Director, John Roberto, to explore how we can journey together...

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NCCL Innovates:Parish Project

PATHWAYS TOWARD A THRIVING PARISH