Easter: A time to strengthen your parish community
Updated January 24, 2025 |
Easter Sunday is the highlight of the liturgical year—a day of joy, celebration, and renewed faith. It’s also a time when your parish sees its largest attendance, with families and individuals who may not regularly participate in Mass joining you for this sacred occasion. Whether they’re regular attendees or haven’t been to church in years, Easter is an opportunity to welcome them home and invite them into deeper fellowship.
This season is also an excellent moment to introduce new initiatives and share updates that can enrich parish life. If your parish has been considering a move to digital giving or rolling out a custom parish app, Easter presents a natural opportunity to launch these efforts.
Five ways Pushpay can help your parish this Easter
1. Encourage consistent giving year-round
Recurring giving ensures steady support for your parish and its ministries, even during quieter months. Research shows that those who give regularly often contribute more over time, helping parishes plan with confidence.
Chris Kozlowski, Parish Business Manager
With Easter just before summer—a season when attendance can dip—it’s the perfect time to highlight recurring giving. Pushpay makes it easy for parishioners to set up ongoing contributions, supporting the church’s mission no matter where life takes them.
2. Welcome visitors with open arms
Easter brings a unique mix of attendees—families, relatives, and even first-time visitors exploring their faith. A custom parish app powered by Pushpay can help you connect with these guests beyond Easter Sunday.
Encourage newcomers to fill out a digital connect card through the app. From there, your team can follow up with a personal invitation to upcoming events or ministries. Use push notifications to share opportunities like Bible studies, social gatherings, or service projects, turning one-time visitors into active members of your parish family.
Chris Peterson, Parish Administrator
3. Inspire Easter generosity
Easter often inspires a spirit of giving, with collections going toward causes like local outreach, diocesan ministries, or renovation projects. But in an increasingly cashless world, not everyone comes prepared to give.
Tracy Miesch, Parish Application Administrator
Pushpay allows parishioners and visitors to contribute via smartphone or online, making it simple for everyone to participate in the offertory. Donations happen in seconds, keeping the focus on worship rather than logistics.
4. Introduce digital giving to your parish community
Rev. David Hust, Parochial Vicar
With Easter generally being your most attended Mass of the year, it’s the perfect time to highlight digital giving. Consider a brief demonstration during announcements or include instructions in the bulletin.
Encourage attendees to download your parish app, where they can stay updated, register for events, and access resources to grow in faith. By making giving and engagement accessible, you can connect with more people and encourage lasting involvement.
5. Stay connected after Easter
Easter Sunday is just the beginning. The weeks that follow are a crucial time to deepen relationships and encourage ongoing participation.
Pushpay integrates seamlessly into your follow-up efforts, whether it’s through email updates, ministry highlights, or stories of how contributions are making a difference. Share moments from Easter liturgies, invite people to upcoming events, and show how their support is fueling your parish mission.
Matt Kush, Creative Director
Pushpay integrates seamlessly into your follow-up efforts, whether it’s through email updates, ministry highlights, or stories of how contributions are making a difference. Share moments from Easter liturgies, invite people to upcoming events, and show how their support is fueling your parish mission.
Prepare Your Parish for Easter and Beyond
Easter preparation takes time and effort, from music rehearsals to altar decorations to crafting a homily that resonates with everyone. But the rewards are immeasurable. Easter is a time to celebrate the Resurrection and invite your community to encounter Christ in a powerful way.
This year, take steps to make Easter even more impactful for your parish. Click here to discover how Pushpay can support your efforts in growing faith, generosity, and connection.
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