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The Conundrum of Parish Involvement, by David G. Bonagura, Jr. – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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After weeks of build up and advertising, my parish recently held a “ministry fair.” Parishioners were urged to “get involved” by joining one (or more) of over twenty ministries, which span five areas of Catholic life: liturgical facilitation, sacramental preparation, prayer, charitable works, and fraternal organizations.

Following all the Masses of the weekend, parishioners could survey the offerings and sign up for any that beckoned them. From my seat at the baptism preparation table, I noticed that most of those coming in had something in common: they were already involved in a ministry. They were coming to relieve, or hang out with, their confreres and talk to friends manning other tables. New recruits did come survey the offerings, but they were few in number—certainly fewer than hoped and anticipated. Millennial parents and their children were conspicuous by their absence. ….

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