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Parishioner Information Update Form
This form is to be used by parish staff to update the diocese on a change to the parishioner's status, address, or contact information. Please include the contact information for the staff member filling out the form, and in the box titled 'update' please fill out the parishioner's name and what update is needed. You may submit more than one update at a time.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Parish Resources
Parish Stewardship Tips
Stewardship: A Multi-faceted Concept
Stewardship is a multi-faceted concept that addresses all aspects of faith and spirituality and includes prayer, service and sharing. Resources are available to help parishes implement a stewardship program based on these concepts often experience a revitalization and renewal of faith.
Parishes grounded in stewardship report increases in:
Personal and household prayer
Mass attendance and participation
Volunteers for parish and related events
Financial giving
Social Media Tips
DO:
Keep username and profile image across platforms
Post frequently (daily if possible)
Use images
Use videos
Use #hashtags
Tag organizations and people
Add a location (Facebook and Instagram)
Ask for input/reactions
Share diocesan content and content of other organizations
Use a scheduling app (e.x. Hootsuite)
Like comments and respond back
DON’T:
Go more than a week without posting
Speak with an individual voice, but rather with the voice of the institution
Use divisive words (us/you, our/your). For example, “Join us for….” say “Join Msgr. Lavalley for…” or “Join the St. Francis Xavier Community for…”
Use copyrighted material without permission
Use photos/videos of people who haven’t given consent
Share from individual’s accounts
WHAT TO SHARE:
Profile someone/something
Live-streams, Daily Mass, Rosary
Behind-the-scenes
Volunteer/service projects
Links to resources
Q&A
Quotes
Thanks/recognition of donors, volunteers, parishioners
Other Resources
How to use Facebook: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-use-facebook
How to use Instagram: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-use-instagram
How to use Twitter: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-setup-twitter-search-hashtag-and-login-help/
Social Media Guidelines (USCCB): usccb.org/about/communications/social-media-guidelines.cfm
Click links below for free Images:
Wikimedia Commons (must be labeled “Public Domain” or be given proper attribution
Social Media for Non-Profits Infographics: Mobilecause.com
