Ignatius Parish Partners

Empowering Church leaders to invite and accompany the faithful along pathways of lifelong formation.

Parishes play a “central and irreplaceable role” in the life of the Church because, as Vatican II says, “they represent the visible Church constituted throughout the world.”

Pope Saint John Paul II

Parishes are more than just buildings where individuals go to Mass on Sundays.

Parishes are more than just buildings where individuals go to Mass on Sundays. Instead, they must foster community and become a big “family of families” where people not only feel welcome but are encouraged to deepen their life of prayer and love for God.

However, the reality is that pastors and Church leaders are struggling to foster that kind of community on a local level:

Just 20% of registered Catholics attend weekly Mass.
Over 30% of Catholics rarely come to Church, attending only Christmas or Easter.
Almost 50% of parishioners seldom or never come to Mass.

People are looking for real community and authentic connection that most video- and audio-based programs don’t offer. And many existing programs are only for a certain group of parishioners or don’t provide a place for continuing education and conversion.

A Simple Parish-Wide Plan for Formation and Community

An Ignatius Parish Partnership gives parishes resources for ongoing formation and community building.

This partnership provides four distinct ways for parish leaders to engage the entire parish through inspiring, faithful books and meaningful conversations:

These resources allow you to reach out to your people over time, when they are within reach and most open. These resources give parishioners a greater understanding of the faith and the follow-up conversations build community and provide an opportunity for parishioners to learn from each other. Faith is meant to be communal, and this simple and proven approach can bring about a revival in your parish.

Invitations that lead to real conversations, and real conversations that bring conversion.