Timing
Offered any time of year. Contact us a minimum of 8 months before your desired date — preparation begins 4 months out.
For Pastors & Parish Leaders
A mission that doesn’t add to your workload.
You don’t have time to coordinate another event that only the regular daily-Mass attendees show up for. We do the heavy lifting — from four months out to long after the final night.
Logistics at a glance
What pastors want to know first.
Cost model
Structured to ensure the greatest attendance and impact while resulting in a minimal financial outlay from the parish. We’ll walk you through the details on a call.
Who comes to you
A renowned Catholic speaker, a dynamic worship leader, and an on-site program director.
Format
Three evenings of preaching, worship and Eucharistic Adoration in your church.
Families
Optional Grades K–5 youth session with age-appropriate content.
What your parish receives
Ready-to-use promotional resources, core team formation, a post-mission follow-up plan, and one year of free Catechetical Institute access.
Your part
What we ask of your parish.
Our preparation process is turnkey, but it is collaborative. Here is what a typical parish contributes:
- Bless the mission and help identify a small parish core team.
- Meet with our team during the 4-month preparation phase.
- Promote the mission using the materials we provide.
- Walk with us after the mission to sustain the new engagement.
From fellow pastors
“Pastors and parishioners, I promise you…”
“Nothing prepared me for our Elevated Parish Mission… It made me love being a priest even more.”
Read Fr. Berns’ full testimony
“I’ve been a priest for 27 years, and I’ve seen plenty of good missions and prayerful events in churches. But nothing prepared me for our Elevated Parish Mission (EPM). Hearts and voices swelled as John Paul led us in simple songs that were just prayers calling on the Lord’s power and love. The crowd increased each night, with everyone young and old on fire with holy desire as they listened to the speaker. The spotlight shining on our Lord in the Eucharistic procession in the otherwise dark church embodied EPM’s goal — encountering Love and peace in Jesus who overpowers darkness. EPM staff walked us through the organizing end so clearly and prayerfully that the mission came off without a hitch. Pastors and parishioners, I promise you that an Elevated Parish Mission will light a fire in your congregation that will surprise you. It made me love being a priest even more.”
Fr. Eric BernsSt. Patrick, Pastor · Sparta, WI
“We are still hearing of the miracles that happened one year later.”
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“Elevated Parish Missions had a huge impact on our parish community, way beyond the three days of the mission. What words and music could not accomplish, Eucharistic adoration each evening did, bringing the presence and healing of Christ to our people. We are still hearing of the miracles that happened one year later.”
Fr. Patrick MosesSt. Timothy, Pastor · Laguna Niguel, CA
“To date, the most transformative of all the missions I’ve experienced.”
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“Elevated Parish Mission came to Holy Name and with it came hope and healing, not to mention a lot of joy. The ability to praise God with hearts full of gratitude is something that takes time to cultivate, and this mission did that in an exemplary way. From the very first moment, my parishioners and I felt the stirring of God’s Presence and His plan for us over the next three nights. Our hearts are full now, as we remember the graces that we each received in the course of our parish mission. I wholeheartedly encourage other pastors to consider hosting this parish mission, which to date has been the most transformative of all the missions I’ve experienced. We know better than ever that Jesus is Lord and that He is not afraid to enter our hearts with His mercy and compassion. Saint John Paul II defined parishes as schools of prayer: hosting the Elevated Parish Mission was a quantum leap forward for all who participated in the ways of God. What a blessing it was and always will be that we were able to participate in this magnificent outpouring of the graces of God.”
Fr. Sam MartinHoly Name of Jesus, Pastor · Wausau, WI
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for parish leaders.
What is an Elevated Parish Mission?
The focus of an Elevated Parish Mission is to bring people into a transforming encounter with the unconditional love of Jesus Christ and to call them to live a life-long journey as His disciples. Powerful preaching, worship, and Eucharistic Adoration awaken faith and renew hearts, leaving participants empowered and ready to deepen their relationship with Jesus and accompany others on their spiritual journey as disciples.
What does it consist of?
The process of an Elevated Parish Mission includes:
- A 4 month preparation phase where our team works with your parish to help ensure the mission is a success. This includes not only the logistical steps necessary in planning the mission, but also accompaniment in the spiritual formation of your parish core team.
- The 3-day mission is led by an engaging speaker and a dynamic worship leader. We also provide an on-site program director to ensure the mission’s success.
- A follow-up plan with resources that help to:
- Form parishioners as disciples through authentic community, ongoing growth and transformation, and accompaniment.
- Equip parishioners for the mission of helping others become disciples.
- Onboard parish leadership to proven approaches of enhancing parish engagement, then provide related accompaniment in their use to best meet the needs of the parish.
What is unique about an Elevated Parish Mission as compared to other mission offerings?
An Elevated Parish Mission is unlike other parish mission offerings! We provide:
- “Ready to use” promotional resources and related marketing strategies
- 4 month “pre-mission” fully-collaborative planning process
- Nationally renowned Catholic speakers
- Inspiring worship music
- On-site parish mission coordinator
- Engaging Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Powerful messaging about God’s transformative love and life in the Holy Spirit
- Optional Grades K-5 youth session to provide age appropriate content to children
- A “post-mission” follow-up plan, including the implementation of a process for discipleship formation and for increasing parish engagement
When are Elevated Parish Missions offered?
These events are offered any time throughout the year. Due to the 4 month preparation phase prior to the Mission, it is highly recommended that parishes contact us a minimum of 8 months prior to the desired event date.
How much does it cost?
An Elevated Parish Mission is structured in such a way so as to ensure the greatest attendance and impact from the event, yet result in a minimal financial outlay from the parish. To discuss the related details further, please click here to set up an appointment with someone from our team.
Is there anything for children?
Yes. An optional Grades K–5 youth session provides age-appropriate content for children, so families can attend the mission together.
What happens after the three nights?
The mission is designed for spiritual multiplication, not a one-time high. Our long-term follow-up plan provides consultation and resources to form parishioners as disciples, equip them to form others, and help your leadership team sustain the increased engagement. Your parish also receives free access to the Catechetical Institute of Franciscan University for one year after your mission. See Elevated Parish Rising and Keep the Flame Alive.
Take the next step
Ready to chat? We’re here.
A discovery call is the easiest first step. We’ll listen to where your parish is today and walk you through dates, logistics and how the mission is funded.