Guidance for our journey together
This resource page is designed to support parishes and their pillar groups as they continue the important work of the Renewal.
Here you will find tools, guidance, and materials developed to assist parish leaders, staff, and volunteers in planning, communication, collaboration, and mission-focused decision-making. Materials may be used locally and adapted to meet the unique needs of each parish community.
Pillar Group Resources
Pillar Action Plan Templates
Presentations
- November 15: Pillar Enrichment Powerpoint: (PPXT / PDF )
- November 15: Mock Family Plan Demo: (PPXT / PDF )
- Transitional Team Training Powerpoint
- Renewal Conference 2024: Morning Session | Afternoon Session
- Why a Family Action Plan
Pillar Content
Click between ‘Pillar Forms’ and ‘Pillar Re-training Videos’ for the resource you need:
Pillar Forms
Pillar Re-training Videos
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Liturgy
Spiritual Life
Forming Disciples
OutReach/InReach
Stewardship
Administration
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Liturgy
Spiritual Life
Forming Disciples
OutReach/InReach
Stewardship
Administration
- Trustee Training Powerpoint
- DVF Alignment Structure Powerpoint
- Families of Parishes (Ministry Leaders Gathering)
- Vicariate Changing Family Meetings
- DRTF Updated Presentation
- Catechetical Leaders Meeting (Feb 2022)
- Youth Ministers Meeting
- Zoom Session (March 19)
- Lenten Retreat (March 2022)
- Spring Presentation 2022
Evangelization Resources
Living as Missionary Disciples
Radical Hospitality Podcast on Spotify
Hospitality Webinar with Sr. Louise Alff
Life in the Eucharist
- Session 1: Powerpoint File | Pdf File
- Session 2: PowerPoint File | Pdf File
- Session 3: PowerPoint File | Pdf File
- Session 4: PowerPoint File | Pdf File
Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) Resources
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Webinar #1: Accessing Your Results
- Powerpoint
- Recording
- Access Passcode: .7H72jes
- Access Passcode: .7H72jes
- Webinar #2: Common Challenges and Opportunities
- Webinar #3: Discerning Actions to Move Forward
Helpful Guides from CLI:
Additional Resources provided outside the Diocese:
Vatican Instruction: The Pastoral Conversion of the Parish Community document (LINK)
Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation: Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) (LINK)
Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation: Gaudete et Exultate (Rejoice and Be Glad) (LINK)
Vatican Guidelines for Parishes: 5 Things you Need to Know (LINK)
Reflections on the Lectionary for the Renewal (LINK)
Living as Missionary Disciples
A practical newsletter with ideas, resources, special announcements, articles and more to help good parishes become a vibrant family of parishes.
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Inspired by
Luke 24:13
Road to Emmaus
Lord Jesus Christ, you promise that you will accompany us on our journey of life. You are the Resurrection and the life. At times we fail to see you because the circumstances of life are hard. Our church is dealing with challenges and we need you.
As the disciple’s hearts were enflamed on the road to Emmaus, we ask that you guide our efforts and enflame our hearts with your Holy Spirit. Help us to be bold in renewing our commitment to your mission on earth. Help the Diocese of Buffalo and our parish to recognize you, the Risen Lord in the Breaking of the Bread. May our renewal efforts change our attitude and hearts to embrace the future in love so we can proclaim the Gospel of Joy.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
