Parish Renewal Planning Process

February 8, 2025 Orientation to Parish Renewal Planning Process Workshop

• Download Presentation notes - PDF

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• A Guide to Parish Renewal Planning Process
  • Download Guide (with appendices) - PDF
  • Download Guide (without appendices) - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 1 - Sharing Parish Renewal Survey - PDF
  • Appendix 2 - Five Areas of Parish Life - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 3 - SWOT Template - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 4 - Talking Points for Renewal Process - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 5 - Ministry Assessment & Renewal Planning - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 6 - Ministry Action Item - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 7 - Ministry Action Steps - PDF | MS Word
  • Appendix 8 - Parish Renewal Plan Template - PDF | MS Word​

Other Resources

• Communication (email & announcements) templates - Review/Download
• Next Steps Checklist - Review/Download
• Powerpoint sample for Renewal Planning Day  
  • Powerpoint | Canva
• Video: Renewal in the Diocese of Calgary (Bishop McGrattan)
  • Youtube Link | Download file 
• Video: Benefits of Renewal (Deacon Marc)
  • Youtube Link | Download file
• Renewal Begins With You: A Lenten Challenge

PRT Chairs Lunch-Hour Check-In

• Wed, Feb 5 & 19, 11:45 am - 1 pm
• Wed, March 5 & 19, 11:45 am - 1 pm
• Wed, April 2 & 16, 11:45 am - 1 pm
• Wed, May 7 & 21, 11:45 am - 1 pm

​Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 860 4594 8101 | Passcode: 408233

Renewal Lenten Gatherings with the Bishop (for Clergy, PRT, and Parish Ministry Leaders)

• Thu, Mar 20  - 5 pm - 9 pm at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Calgary
• Sat, Mar 22 - 9 am - 1 pm at Holy Family Parish, Medicine Hat
• Thu, Mar 27 - 5 pm - 9 pm at St. James' Parish, Okotoks
• Sat, Mar 29 - 9 am - 1 pm at St. Martha's Parish, Lethbridge

Parish Renewal Team (PRT) Resources

Parish Renewal Team Resources Page is continually updated to provide you with the resources you need (i.e., PRT meetings, organizing renewal gathering in your parish etc.) during this Renewal journey.

2025 PARISH RENEWAL TEAM RESOURCES

2024 PARISH RENEWAL TEAM Resources

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• ​Bishop's Letter 
• Leaflet & Poster
• Prayer of the Faithful ​
• Prayer of Renewal
• Logos & Branding Guidelines
• Graphics for website/social media (web banner, email footer etc.)
• ​Year 1 Video | Year 2 Video
• Powerpoint template (general)
  • PPT template for Parish Renewal Gathering
• ​Canva templates
• Visit Download Page 

Past Renewal Resources & Renewal Events

If you missed past events or resources (i.e., resources for "Welcome Home Webinar", Orientations, Renewal Gatherings, Photos etc.) please visit this page regularly. 

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