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Great Catholic Parishes\u003c\/i\u003e looks at Simon's insights and the success stories of 244 vibrant parishes to show what makes them great. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2012 and 2013, Simon and his team studied 244 Catholic parishes to determine what made them exceptional. The study found that all of the parishes shared four foundational practices that led to a profound sense of belonging within their parish communities and a deepening commitment to discipleship: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eShare leadership\u003c\/i\u003e by using clergy and lay staff with the best talents and skills to direct the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eFoster spiritual maturity and plan for discipleship\u003c\/i\u003e by offering a variety of formation programs and ministry opportunities to reach parishioners at differing points in their lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eExcel on Sundays\u003c\/i\u003e by dedicating significant time, energy, and money to liturgical celebrations that parishioners and visitors find welcoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIntentionally evangelize\u003c\/i\u003e by challenging insiders to look outward and providing service programs, social events, global mission opportunities, and pastoral care at key sacramental moments that focus on inviting outsiders to deeper relationship with Christ and the Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e In \u003ci\u003eGreat Catholic Parishes\u003c\/i\u003e, Simon shares personal stories such as finding a welcoming parish home and what he learned about evangelizing from a mission trip to Kenya. Pastors from exceptional parishes offer helpful ideas, strategic advice, and practical strategies, as well as anecdotes about lay ministry development initiatives and reworking religious education so that it is family focused and web-based. You will also learn creative solutions to familiar challenges such as spiritual stagnation among parishioners, reconciling diverse needs in the parish, allowing the pastor to focus on pastoring and preaching, and reaching youth and young adults who leave the Church in disproportionate numbers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each chapter closes with either crucial takeaways or a summary of practical challenges that will help pastors and leaders focus on growth and excellence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Catholic Parishes\u003c\/i\u003e received an Honorable Mention in the 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Awards: Pastoral Ministry.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49563689845009,"sku":"GOR009217709","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49916575088913,"sku":"CIN1594714177G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50039937204497,"sku":"CIN1594714177VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1594714177.jpg?v=1751245274"},{"product_id":"break-a-sweat-change-your-life-book-william-e-simon-jr-9781546243670","title":"Break a Sweat, Change Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eTodays high-pressure childhoods cry out for every cognitive and emotional advantage that fitness can provide, but children are staring at screens, sitting on couches, and staying inside.\u003cbr\u003eWilliam E. Simon Jr. examines the greatest threat to our childrens health in America today: the deadly duo of obesity and inactivity. As a result of these perils, children today may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. \u003cbr\u003eWith the help of world-renowned medical experts, the author investigates the causes and effects of this health crisis and looks at recent research revealing the extraordinary benefits that physical activity confers on a childs mind, body, and spirit. \u003cbr\u003eIf we are to give children the healthy start in life they deserve, the author contends, schoolsas the place where almost all children spend most of their waking hoursmust play a greater role in teaching physical literacy and providing fitness resources. \u003cbr\u003eLearn why physical education is so important to childrens well-being and how you can fight the growing epidemic of inactivity inBreak a Sweat, Change Your Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreak a Sweat, Change Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e T]he current levels of obesity and inactivity in our children have become the most fearful enemies to their health. \u003cem\u003eBreak a Sweat, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eChange Your Life \u003c\/em\u003ethoughtfully and constructively addresses the health crisis todays children are facing, calling on schools to implement adequate physical education programs at all grade levels in order to give our youth a strong start in life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the foreword by Kenneth H. 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Bill Simon makes an excellent case that physical education should be valued as highly as academic studies in our schools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMing Guo, MD, PhD, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor in Neurology and Pharmacology at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical education means more than exercise. It means providing children with the knowledge and understanding they need to lead healthy lives through adequate exposure to the only subject in school that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit of students. 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