Discipleship is how we live.
A parish-wide approach that connects prayer, presence, service, formation, and generosity—so every person can hear Christ’s call and take a meaningful next step.
PRESENTED AT
ICSC 2025
Take a closer look at how St. Ann developed and implemented a parish-wide approach to discipleship. This presentation was shared at the 2025 ICSC Conference and explores the program’s vision, phases, resources, and collaboration across parish life.
PRESENTED AT
ICSC 2025
Take a closer look at how St. Ann developed and implemented a parish-wide approach to discipleship. This presentation was shared at the 2025 ICSC Conference and explores the program’s vision, phases, resources, and collaboration across parish life.
Discipleship is how we live.
A parish-wide approach that connects prayer, presence, service, formation, and generosity—so every person can hear Christ’s call and take a meaningful next step.
PRESENTED AT
ICSC 2025
Take a closer look at how St. Ann developed and implemented a parish-wide approach to discipleship. This presentation was shared at the 2025 ICSC Conference and explores the program’s vision, phases, resources, and collaboration across parish life.
Discipleship comes to life when every ministry works together toward the same mission.
Discipleship comes to life when every ministry works together toward the same mission.
Discipleship is not one department or one season. It is the shared work of the entire parish.
At St. Ann, discipleship shapes how we worship, form people in faith, communicate, welcome, serve, and steward our resources. Every ministry has a distinct role, but all of us are moving toward the same goal: helping people encounter Jesus and respond to his invitation.
This hub shares the thinking, planning, materials, and lessons behind that work. It is designed for parish leaders looking for ideas they can prayerfully adapt to their own communities.
Discipleship is not one department or one season. It is the shared work of the entire parish.
At St. Ann, discipleship shapes how we worship, form people in faith, communicate, welcome, serve, and steward our resources. Every ministry has a distinct role, but all of us are moving toward the same goal: helping people encounter Jesus and respond to his invitation.
Discipleship is not one department or one season. It is the shared work of the entire parish.
At St. Ann, discipleship shapes how we worship, form people in faith, communicate, welcome, serve, and steward our resources. Every ministry has a distinct role, but all of us are moving toward the same goal: helping people encounter Jesus and respond to his invitation.
This hub shares the thinking, planning, materials, and lessons behind that work. It is designed for parish leaders looking for ideas they can prayerfully adapt to their own communities.
LIVE THE CALL
A simple framework for a lifelong response.
Each phase gives the parish one shared focus, while ministries translate it into age-appropriate and ministry-specific experiences.
DISCIPLESHIP
PHASE I
Faith in
Action
Committing to serve others in ministries and parish life.
DISCIPLESHIP
PHASE II
Prayer&
Presence
Deepening our spiritual lives through prayer, faith formation, and participation in parish events that foster community and spiritual growth
DISCIPLESHIP
PHASE III
Generosity
Supporting the Church and those in need through giving and stewardship.
LIVE THE CALL
A simple framework for a lifelong response.
Each phase gives the parish one shared focus, while ministries translate it into age-appropriate and ministry-specific experiences.
DISCIPLESHIP
PHASE I
Faith in
Action
Committing to serve others in ministries and parish life.
DISCIPLESHIP
PHASE II
Prayer&
Presence
Deepening our spiritual lives through prayer, faith formation, and participation in parish events that foster community and spiritual growth
DISCIPLESHIP
PHASE III
Generosity
Supporting the Church and those in need through giving and stewardship.
A Whole-Parish Approach
How every area of parish life supports Discipleship.
Discipleship moves from a shared vision into the daily life of the parish.
A Whole-Parish Approach
How every area of parish life supports Discipleship.
Discipleship moves from a shared vision into the daily life of the parish.
A Whole-Parish Approach
How every area of parish life supports Discipleship.
Discipleship moves from a shared vision into the daily life of the parish.
Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Communications
Liturgy
Music
Parish Culture
Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Communications
Liturgy
Music
Parish Culture
Explore Our Discipleship Tools
Resources
Explore samples of the materials we created to support each phase of the discipleship program across parish life.
Homilies
Covenant Cards
Catalogue
Landing Page
Presentation
Graphics
Let's connect
Have questions about our parish-wide approach to discipleship? Connect with our team to learn more about the program and how each area of parish life supports it.
Dave Smith
Parish Administrator
dsmith@st-ann.org
Jane Hennessy
Discipleship Council Chair
discipleship@st-ann.org
Linda Walsh
Pastoral Care Director
lwalshRN@st-ann.org
Joanne Simpson
Worship & Liturgy Director
jsimpson@st-ann.org
Jenny Kiehl
Children's Ministry Director
jkiehl@st-ann.org
Jill Orban
Youth Ministry Director
jorban@st-ann.org
Ed Bolduc
Director of Music and AV
ebolduc@st-ann.org
Valeria Talavera
Communications Director
vtalavera@st-ann.org
