Parish Resources

2017 Campaign Dates Appeal Kickoff Weekend - April 23, 2017 Presentation/Ask Weekend 1 - April 30, 2017 Presentation/Ask Weekend 2 - May 7, 2017 Follow-Up/Ask Weekend 1 - May 14, 2017 Follow-Up/Ask Weekend 2 - May 21, 2017

2017 Parish Office Manual Detailed Manual of entire campaign	View
Pledge Envelope Processing Guide Use for Pledge Envelope Processing and Reporting Results	View
Pledge Processing Session Video Recorded overview of the Pledge Processing Guide - also in Section B of your manual.	View
Pledge Processing Excel Template Use if not using PDS generated report of pledges/gifts	View
Difference between ACA and Parish Stewardship For use in bulletin or other high traffic reader areas in the parish	View
Website Goal Thermometer Use to track your goal progress on your website	View

PDS System Configuration System and Sacrament configuration	View
Parish Registration Guidelines	View
Parish Registration Instructions Complete Instructions with screen snapshots to aid in the parish registration process in PDS	View
How to mark a record deceased Details on marking a record deceased, either head of household member1 or the spouse member2	View
Step 1 Report for Archdiocese Set Up Instructions to export your parish registration list updates - changes, deletions, additions, deceased	View
Full List Export Files Step 1 Download to use with the PDS Report Export process	Download
Step 2 Report for Archdiocese Monthly Process Once you have completed Step 1, use this report to send periodic updates thereafter (monthly preferred)	View
Import ACA ID numbers in PDS Instructions to import the ACA ID into the 2nd ID field in PDS	View
Data Cleanup Data Clean up for Keywords and User-defined fields	View
FAQ's from Training Session 1 Answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as system configuration, online registration, keywords, data clean up and comprehensive reports	View

Bulletin Best Practices Bulletin fundamentals, design, and content that can assist you with providing a clear and concise message each week.	View
Messaging - Mobile App, Texting, Email Electronic communication with your parishioners saves time, money, and paper. It allows you to communicate with them more effectively and immediately. It also benefits parishioners, giving them the ability to communicate with the parish one-on-one.	View
Online Giving Best Practices Online giving is a critical component of parish/diocesan fundraising, now, and in the future. The Archdiocese of Seattle has long encouraged parishes to offer their parishioners the opportunity to give electronically.	View
Social Media Best Practices Social media can be used as an important part of online evangelization when used correctly and has the power to reach an audience that we've never thought imaginable.	View
Website Best Practices Increase the number of parishioners that are viewing your website for information, donating, registering, and volunteering.	View