What opportunities does your parish offer for adult faith formation , for helping the parish live as an intentional community of missionary disciples ? Does it offer retreats , small groups , opportunities for reflection , or parish missions ?
Does your parish ’ s ministries form authentic communities , or are they places where people show up to perform ministry tasks ?
Does your parish offer hospitality where one can form authentic friendships and community ? What are some of the challenges that your parish faces when inviting others into community ? What are some of the pros and cons that you have experienced when the parish adapts new strategies for hospitality ?
How does your parish strengthen families in their faith formation , specifically during sacramental moments ? How does the parish accompany people into the community of faith ?
Closing Prayer
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Join in praying the Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary , Star of the New Evangelization , located on the back inside cover .