Catholic Professionals Blog
So you’ve decided to become a Catholic freelancer. Congratulations! You’ve got a fancy new website outlining your services, you’ve filed all of the legal paperwork, and you have business cards and pens with your name on it. Now the only thing left to do is, well, find work. *Crickets chirping* And you hear yourself ask: […]
Do modern social communications distract us from evangelizing? Or do they open up new opportunities to evangelize? That depends on how well we use them. With the explosion of digital media, digital evangelization makes it easier than ever to bring Christ to the masses. But are we, as a Church, using digital communications effectively? If […]
Working for a church can be a calling–which is good, because it often doesn’t pay as well as the private sector. However, just like in the private sector, it’s important to keep your professional development up to date to ensure that your career has a bright future and that your parish has the best talent […]
Are you thinking of starting a Catholic business? Are you terrified of the thought? Here are 5 mistakes to avoid when starting a Catholic business, and a few keys to success. I was asked last week: “how do I know if I’m called to start a business – let alone a Catholic business?” Funny enough, […]
To hire and keep a qualitied parish employee is one of the largest ongoing expenses of a parish! Hiring well, and making sure parish employees thrive, is an excellent and necessary way to be a faithful steward. How to Hire A Qualified Parish Employee It goes without saying that if you’re trying to live the […]
Want to build your Catholic resume or portfolio, but not sure where to start? Admit it. You’re sitting in your office cubicle daydreaming again, aren’t you? You want to build your Catholic resume or portfolio, but simply don’t know where to start. Your job was rewarding at first. HR did a great job selling you […]
I’d been at at my secular organization about 2.5 years before realizing it had been pretty gutsy to have a small crucifix on my desk. I wasn’t trying to evangelize in the workplace. For some reason it didn’t even occur to me when I first started. I honestly don’t remember giving it a second thought, […]
Have you ever thought you should hire a Catholic freelancer? Your ministry has been growing steadily now for some time, and you’ve reached a tipping point. There’s work to be done that requires specific skills that you just don’t have. You could learn these skills yourself, of course, but that would eat up valuable time […]
Are you thinking about becoming a Catholic freelance writer? Perhaps you are a Catholic parent or educator eager to share your hard-earned wisdom. Maybe you earned a degree in Religious Studies or Theology and want to put it to good use, sharing the good news about the Catholic faith with others. Possibly you heard the […]
Does trying to get hired in ministry sometimes feel like you’re just banging your head against a wall? It’s time to burst through that wall and into your ministry career! Getting hired in ministry can be one of the most challenging steps in a career. Parishes, schools, and organizations, seek to further their mission and […]
