You don't have to travel overseas to discover our Blessed Mother’s miraculous love for her children. Mary’s Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America takes you to more than 50 Marian shrines, chapels, and statues, right here in the United States, each with a riveting story to tell. Written by the author of the blockbuster Monuments, Marvels, and […]
Filled with reflections and brief imaginative sequences, Come to Mary’s House invites you to imagine you are with the Blessed Virgin – visiting in her living room, working in her garden, or catching up over coffee. The goal is to encourage your encounter with Mary as a friend, sister, and mother – in a comfortable, gentle way. […]
As catechists, we witness new life in Christ. Dr. Joseph White recently gathered with catechetical leaders from 82 countries at the International Congress on Catechesis in Rome. Join us for this timely webinar as he shares key insights from the congress, including Pope Francis’ special message to catechists. Special guests Edmundo Reyes and Emily Mentock […]
A catechism is a way of teaching the Faith that strengthens the bonds of unity in our Church and, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “enlivens the faith of the People of God.” In the same spirit, Master Gardener and certified greenhouse grower Margaret Realy’s A Garden Catechism: 100 Plants in Christian Tradition and […]
Totally Catholic VBS is back for 2023! Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. Come hear about next summer’s content from Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, new saints and an awesome new VBS […]
Where tradition meets innovation. Join us to learn best practices for Envelopes, Online Giving, and Websites. OSV is honored to be working with the Diocese of Corpus Christi to assist parishes in increasing Sunday Offertory and enhancing parish communication.
When #GivingTuesday was launched in 2012, it shifted the focus of the holiday season from spending to giving, offering an alternative to consumerism. As more Catholic institutions join the #GivingTuesday movement, it becomes an opportunity to message the Mission of Christ, connect donors with missions they love and celebrate Catholic generosity. Gratitude and generosity, fueled […]
Increase Engagement through One-on-One Donor Communication and Outreach To register, contact Rena Claus at rclaus@osv.com Attend this webinar series to hear best practices for administering an appeal and ways to increase appeal participation from well-known and respected speakers from across the country and our OSV staff.
If you’re looking to save time, money, and effort when it comes to staying informed about your parish, staying connected with your parishioners, and maintaining census records, finances, and funds, you can! On Thursday, November 17, at 2 p.m. EST, we will show you exactly how with OSV Church Manager. A Catholic solution built with […]
A major challenge many schools face is that parents and staff get fatigued from fundraising and volunteering. A well-structured Annual Fund and advancement plan reduces the time-effort and the number of fundraising asks needed for most schools to better balance the difference in the cost to educate a student and tuition costs. These schools raise […]
Promoting Stewardship in the Spirit of Our Lady of Guadalupe To register, contact Rena Claus at rclaus@osv.com Attend this webinar series to hear best practices for administering an appeal and ways to increase appeal participation from well-known and respected speakers from across the country and our OSV staff.
The Importance of Promoting Stewardship in the Diocesan Development Office To register, contact Jessica Thinnes at salessupport@osv.com Attend this webinar series to hear best practices for administering an appeal and ways to increase appeal participation from well-known and respected speakers from across the country and our OSV staff.
Jump-start Your Major Gift Programs To register, contact Jessica Thinnes at salessupport@osv.com Attend this webinar series to hear best practices for administering an appeal and ways to increase appeal participation from well-known and respected speakers from across the country and our OSV staff.
Running a successful capital campaign is not impossible during an economic downturn as evidenced by stories of parishes that concluded with remarkable results. As the economy presents challenges in 2023, no one can predict the impacts that lay ahead but one thing is for sure: waiting for the “right time” can be even more costly.
Join expert presenters Mike Cusick, Ben Williams, and Jessica Thinnes as they present a captivating story of a Catholic family at their parish. During this webinar, we will be following the journey of the life of Mark and Hannah from age 22 throughout their lives and interactions with their parishes. We will show how OSV […]
In this webinar, catechetical author and child psychologist Dr. Joseph White will discuss three themes from the Vatican’s new Directory for Catechesis that have transformative implications for Catholic schools. How can rediscovering the kerygma (the core message of Jesus Christ) help students see the need in their lives for Christ and the Church? How can […]
If Your Parish Offertory Isn’t Increasing, You Need to Attend This Webinar. Don’t let these roadblocks get in your way: “No one has any money to give,” “We are going into a recession,” or “We have to wait until we invite people back to the pew.” In fact, giving has been growing across the nation […]
Building Effective Parish and Diocesan Stakeholder Partnerships To register, contact Jessica Thinnes at salessupport@osv.com Attend this webinar series to hear best practices for administering an appeal and ways to increase appeal participation from well-known and respected speakers from across the country and our OSV staff.
This workshop will explore the foundations of curriculum permeation (sometimes also called Catholic Academic Integration), showing that every class can and, in a Catholic school, should be taught from a Catholic point of view. Examples from a variety of school subjects will help teachers to imagine permeating the curriculum in their own classrooms.
