Holy Week and Easter offer a sacred and hope‑filled opportunity to welcome new people into the life of your faith community. Many already have a connection to your parish, others are searching, and some are simply spiritually curious. A gentle, thoughtful invitation can make all the difference.
Reach out—especially to newcomers!
A personal invitation is the most effective method.
Let people know they are welcome, expected, and included.
Spread the word widely.
Use every channel available to you:
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Paper invitations for parishioners to share with people they know
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Your parish website
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Church and neighbourhood Facebook pages
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Posters in local gathering places
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Congregational email lists
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Roadside signs and sandwich boards
Include the essentials.
Make sure every announcement clearly states:
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Service times
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Civic address / location
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What to expect - type of liturgy, childcare service, etc.
(Never assume people already know where you are or how to find you.)
Make giving easy.
Share information about how to donate to your ministry.
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Easter memorials
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Easter flower gifts
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Canada Helps (safe and simple online giving) www.canadahelps.org
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PAR or e-transfers, etc.
Your invitation not only welcomes people into the powerful story of Holy Week, and to encounter loving faith community, but also helps them support the ministries that make a real difference to their neighbours.