Ignite the Fire of the Holy Spirit

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1 Ignite the Fire of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of your parishioners Let us be quite certain that the Holy Spirit bestows upon the Church the courage to persevere and also to seek new methods of evangelization, so as to bring the Gospel to the uttermost ends of the earth! Pope Francis Audience with the College of Cardinals, March 15, 2013

2 The most effective evangelization programs in the United States Lighthouse Catholic Media was founded in December In 2008 we became an independent 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Corporation. Through God s grace, Lighthouse has worked with nearly 6,000 parishes. Over 9,000,000 CDs, books, booklets, and pamphlets have been distributed! Stewardship: A Mission of Faith began when a Christian steward started producing and distributing small booklets and posters at no charge for churches throughout the United States as a way to raise awareness of the message of Stewardship. In the Fall of 2010 we became a 501(c)(3) Organization. Since that time, over 50% of the parishes in the Diocese of Harrisburg are participating in the Resource Partnership Program. Lighthouse and Stewardship are partnering with exclusive opportunities for the four dioceses of Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Scranton. Proven Faith-Raising Products and Programs from Today s Leading Catholic Publishers and Apostolates

3 There are Solutions to these Ongoing Challenges Only 23% of U.S. Adult Catholics report that they attend Mass every week. 48% of fallen-away Catholics left the Church before age 18. Less than 10% of Catholics account for over 80% of volunteer and financial support. More than 35% of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Parishes must find new ways to evangelize and catechize their parishioners. Effective tools to help Catholics know and love their faith.

4 Endorsements from Bishops The CDs and brochures are a welcome addition to the faith life and continuing education of our people. I heartily recommend the Lighthouse Faithraiser program to all the pastors in the Archdiocese as a way to rekindle the faith of Chicago s Catholics and help fulfill Pope John Paul II s call for a New Evangelization. Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Archbishop of Chicago, IL I commend to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis the CDs made available through Lighthouse Catholic Media. It is my hope that all of the parishes in the Archdiocese will take advantage of this efficacious means of evangelization and adult catechesis. The tools made available are vital to the growth and development of the Catholic Faith. Raymond Cardinal Burke Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura In 2012, the Lighthouse Catholic Media Evangelization Programs were approved for distribution to the more than 400 bishops in attendance at the XIII General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the New Evangelization, beginning the Year of Faith. Employ new technologies to make the Gospel known, so that the good news for all people will resound in new ways. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 2009 World Communications Day Message From its origins in an act of God s grace to its international outreach today, Stewardship: A Mission of Faith has remained an apostolic work within the communion of the Catholic Church. With an assurance of my prayerful support and encouragement, I affirm that Stewardship is truly and formally Catholic in its vision and its operation. Most Reverend Joseph P. McFadden The Late Bishop of Harrisburg, PA I listen to many of the Lighthouse CDs while driving throughout the diocese. It is a great Catholic media apostolate. Thank you for your work! Most Reverend Kevin Rhoades Bishop of Fort Wayne - South Bend, IN Customer Feedback This is the best explanation of Catholic spirituality I have ever heard and it s presented in an easy-to-understand way. Debra Liverpool, NY Excellent! It is hard to express the spiritual impact this CD has had on me. I don t believe I will ever celebrate the Eucharist the same way again! Floy Manchester, KY These presentations have made Mass come alive and left me with a hunger to learn more. What a blessing! Russ Dayton, OH This CD has changed my life! It has given me a clearer understanding of anger and how I can overcome it. Dan Oakdale, CA I love all the CDs I have received. They have taught me how to defend the faith! Jill Tiro, OH

5 Proven and Effective Programs Increase Mass attendance Encourage generous stewardship Make it easy to reach fallen-away Catholics Reach people where they are Real Results I was amazed at the response we got and I can t count the number of people who were really excited about having these CDs available to them! Thanks again for providing such a great way to reach a large number of people. John D Amico St. Joseph s Parish Jacksonville, FL I am the RCIA coordinator at my parish. I was so inspired by this CD that I plan to purchase and distribute it to my candidates and catechumens! Kristina Geneva, IL More Customer Feedback I have found the presentations on the CDs so informative that we are now using them in our religious education classes. I recommend your program and hope that your Faithraiser CDs get into many more parishes around the country. Fr. Pat O Hagan, SSCC Chino Hills, CA CD or not CD No Question! Fr. Francis Peffley We re interested in souls. When it comes to catechizing, there is no better tool for this technical age than the spoken CD. We have to reach the Christmas and Easter Catholics somehow! I recommend Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs! In June 2001, Fr. Peffley was named founding pastor of Holy Trinity parish in Gainesville,VA. He used door-to-door evangelization extensively to build up his parish. After ten years, the parish had grown from 300 to 4,000 families. Taken from 30 Ways to Sanctify, Evangelize and Catechize a Parish by Fr. Peffley I have several CDs I listen to in my car while commuting to and from work and I absolutely love them! This is an excellent way to reach Catholics who may not be able to attend adult education classes. Kathy Austin, TX This has brought me back to the Church! This CD helped me tremendously! Charlotte Marine City, MI It jolted me out of stagnation! It has renewed my love for the Mass and for Jesus. Nancy Plattsburgh, NY

6 Bring one of these powerful displays to your Parish, School, College, Retreat Center, Retirement Home, Hospital or Business through our Resource Partnership Program. We offer a variety of bookcases, counter displays and powerful materials to meet your spiritual needs. This growing program has become instrumental to thousands in strengthening their relationship with Jesus Christ. Two-Sided Gold Finished Mobile Display with Full Storage Cabinet 2ft or 4ft Cherry Wood Finished Stationary Display Attractive double-sided header board Attractive singlesided header board Eye-catching topic cards Multiple acrylic PowerPack inserts Generous storage space with doublelocking easy-toremove cash box Movable dividers to maintain neat appearance Locking casters for easy moving Quality metal construction with a rich and elegant brushed gold finish Takes up only 2 square feet of space Double-locking extra-secure cash box is easy to remove Easily holds 24 CDs, 9 pamphlets, 13 booklets, and 8 books (54 titles in all!) Customizable, modular, and mobile Beautiful cherry finish with black accents 15 deep at the base Stands 82 high without header; 88 high with header attached 24 wide (2ft) or 48 wide (4ft) Sturdy, hidden donation compartment

7 ...also utilize one of these displays to reach more souls by offering the widest variety of authentic Catholic media at all secondary entrances of your church and at special events! Two-Sided Gold Finished Portable Table Top Display Specialized Module Kits Fits the Mobile Display -OR- the Table Top Display! Attractive double-sided header board Displays 16 CDs, 8 booklets, 8 books, and 6 pamphlets (38 titles in all!) Eye-catching topic cards provided FREE Book titles integrated with the display Generous storage space with double-locking easyto-remove cash box Divine Mercy Module Kit Includes 20 CDs, 8 books, 5 booklets, 100 pamphlets, and 100 prayer cards Spanish Module Kit Includes 80 CDs, 6 books, and 100 pamphlets Youth Module Kit Includes 60 CDs, 8 books, 5 booklets, and 100 pamphlets Countertop PowerPacks 28 wide 19.5 tall without header; 33 1 /4 tall with header From the side: 8 1 /2 deep at the bottom; 2 1 /4 deep at the top Can be set on a table top, or mounted directly to a wall with included mounting tabs Sturdy donation slot with key access in the bottom

8 The Resource Partnership Program (RPP)... Easy as 1, 2, 3 1 Select your RPP Display Management Team Your Inventory Manager will... Take an inventory of the items on the display every one to two weeks using a provided plan-a-gram, and determine what items and quantities need to be ordered to restock your display Submit reorders directly to the Stewardship home office Maintain a neat and clean appearance Ensure that the suggested donation tags are in place, and order replacement tags from the home office as necessary Your Donation Manager will... Collect the funds from the donation box on the display every one to two weeks and submit them to the appropriate Parish contact Request the Parish contact to send a check for the amount collected to the Stewardship home office 2 The Lighthouse/Stewardship Partnership Account Manager will... Be your main contact person to assist you with all orders and reorders Inform you of new titles and be of assistance with selecting CDs, pamphlets, booklets, and books Work with a parish coordinator to ensure a successful program Arrange for a parish kickoff to begin the CD ministry at the parish Help enlist and work with the volunteers to assist at weekend Masses Assist with bulletin announcements

9 The Resource Partnership Program (RPP)... Easy as 1, 2, 3 3 Prayerfully discern your Partnership Commitment Amount Our mission is to feed hungry hearts without letting money stand in the way. We do not charge for our displays, but we invite each location to come alongside this mission to feed hungry hearts with a financial contribution. Fully stocked Resource Center Approximate Gift Value Donation* 4ft Cherry Wood Finished Standing Display $5,000 $1,500 Two-Sided Gold Finished Mobile Display with Full Storage Cabinet $3,500 $875 2ft Cherry Wood Finished Standing Display $3,000 $800 Two-Sided Gold Finished Portable Table Top Display $2,500 $550 PowerPacks $1,100 $300 * Please refer to the registration form for delivery options and to help determine an appropriate additional gift donation to help offset the shipping, handling, and setup expenses. Some parishes are unable to donate anything, some donate a portion, some the entire amount, and still others will donate more than the value to cover the cost for their location as well as pass on the gift to another parish that may need help. In all cases, a display will go out to a parish that wants to feed the hungry hearts of those they serve. Before shipping a display to a parish for the Resource Partnership Program, what will need to be completed? 1) The registration form must be completed, returned, and approved. 2) The RPP Display Management Team must be established and in place.

10 Timely Topics Conversions The Catholic Faith Forgiveness The Mass Family and Parenting CDs for Kids Sacrament of Penance Pro-Life CDs in Spanish Stewardship Spiritual Growth Wisdom of Saints Sports and Faith Marriage Enrichment Sexuality Discernment of Vocations Youth and Young Adults The Virgin Mary The Bible Defending the Faith The Eucharist Prayer and Devotions Suffering Advent and Christmas Lent Evangelization CDs Over 200 titles in English and Spanish Please contact us for a complete list of CDs, books, booklets, and pamphlets

11 BOOKLETS Over 35 titles BOOKS Over 20 titles in English and Spanish PAMPHLETS Over 40 titles in English and Spanish POSTERS BOOKMARKS HAND-CRAFTED ROSARIES 12 different posters available! W: 22 H: 28 Helps support six orphanages for blind children in Vietnam Please contact us for a complete list of CDs, books, booklets, and pamphlets

12 Parish Initiatives from Lighthouse Catholic Media Contact us at or Parish communication The simplest, most effective way to communicate with your parishioners For more information, to see a demo or to sign up for a free trial: derek@flocknote.com Parish Subscription Clubs A new CD presentation delivered to subscribers mailboxes every month The CD of the Month Club offers our faith-filled audio presentations on CDs from the best Catholic speakers, with a never-before released CD delivered every month to subscribers mailboxes! Fresh voices and orthodox content for today s Catholic youth The Truth Be Told youth and young adult download club features informative and encouraging content from dynamic speakers, compelling young people to love Christ and embrace the Church. the first-ever catholic military download of the month club Faith-filled audio presentations ed to subscribers every month The MP3 Download of the Month Club features the same talks as our CD of the Month Club, delivered to subscribers Lighthouse accounts in an MP3 digital format for their use on any device! Outstanding Catholic talks delivered anywhere duty calls In honor of our servicemen and women, a FREE ninemonth subscription to the Military Download of the Month Club is available for all U.S. military personnel, their families, and veterans. Evangelization Programs This program enables the lay faithful of any parish to become effective emissaries for the Catholic Faith. By personally delivering invitations to every household within parish boundaries, Emissaries helps to fulfill the Church s mission to preach the gospel to every creature. The Emissaries Program allowed us to reach over 6,800 homes in our community, and also to effectively evangelize our own parishioners. I highly recommend this program for every parish seeking to engage in the New Evangelization! Msgr. Daniel Deutsch - Pastor Emeritus of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Batavia, IL Parish-based Programs for the New Evangelization Hearts Afire is a small-group faith-renewal program from the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Its mission is to spread the message of Divine Mercy, and to utilize the 33 Days to Morning Glory retreat program to promote the Consecration to Jesus through Mary. For more information, please contact Mike Groleau (630) mike.groleau@lighthousecatholicmedia.org

13 Parish Initiatives from Stewardship: A Mission of Faith Contact us at or info@stewardshipmission.org Scripture Reflection Groups Stewardship of Leadership Lead by Example Knowing God. Knowing Each Other....Growing Together Gospel Reflection A one hour weekly gathering of humble men and/or women where a selection from one of the Gospels is read. Participants then share how this Gospel reading impacts their hearts relative to their lives today. This is different from Bible study. In a Gospel Reflection group there is one teacher the Holy Spirit. The leader of the group merely facilitates the discussion. Gospel Reflection groups are impacting the lives of people in: Churches Schools/Colleges/Universities Retirement Centers Retreat Houses Businesses Leaders Building Leaders on the foundation of Christ Similar to Gospel Reflection... Stewardship of Leadership is a weekly gathering where Sacred scripture is read, contemplated and discussed. In a leadership group, each scripture reading relates to a monthly topic such as balance in life, tough decisions, and leading in troubled times. The spontaneous discussion that ensues comes from each participant s heart, relative to their home, work, community, and Church experiences. The Virtuous Leader Strives To: Lead at Home by shepherding their families to the throne of Christ Lead in the Workplace by modeling the example of Christ Lead in the Community by demonstrating the integrity of Christ Lead in the Church by denying themselves, taking up their Cross, and following Christ YOUTH and SCHOOLS Faith and Fun Go Hand-in-Hand From a Subject Learned to a Faith Lived Our youth and school outreach is focused on taking religion from a subject learned to an exciting faith that is lived. Through energetic and engaging discussions, young Christians will experience how faith and fun truly go hand in hand. They will also encounter the message and challenge of living life God-centered rather than self-centered and be encouraged to put stewardship into action. Monthly Themes Could Include: Stewardship: A Way of Life Stewardship of Prayer Stewardship of Family Stewardship of Creation Stewardship of Faith Stewardship of Life The Gospels come alive through the teachings... This program enables the students to put their faith into action in so many ways. We hope to continue this program for many years to come. Principal at a participating school

14 I sense that the moment has come to commit all of the Church s energies to a new evangelization... No institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty. Pope John Paul II - Redemptoris missio (866) E. State St., Sycamore, IL (717) Industrial Rd., Elizabethtown, PA 17022