Home Visitation Program
The parish home visitation ministry is a welcoming ministry, a way of “opening the doors to
Christ.” This is accomplished one home visit at a time by parish participants who are solid in their
faith, who are good listeners and who are passionate about sharing their love for Jesus and His
Church.
Cost: Negligible
Target: Members of the parish who attend infrequently; those who have left the parish; new
parishioners; individuals and families identified by parish staff and members as open to a visit
Resources: The Diocese of Peoria’s Office of Evangelization has a superb home visitation program that includes sample brochures, a scripted example of a visitation, a list of resources and general guidelines. The Legion of Mary also offers a program of home visitation as well.
Notes: A parish home visitation program can be done at any time by the visitation team, planned around parish activities like a parish mission, homecoming, RCIA kickoff, parish festival or picnic, etc.
Christ.” This is accomplished one home visit at a time by parish participants who are solid in their
faith, who are good listeners and who are passionate about sharing their love for Jesus and His
Church.
Cost: Negligible
Target: Members of the parish who attend infrequently; those who have left the parish; new
parishioners; individuals and families identified by parish staff and members as open to a visit
Resources: The Diocese of Peoria’s Office of Evangelization has a superb home visitation program that includes sample brochures, a scripted example of a visitation, a list of resources and general guidelines. The Legion of Mary also offers a program of home visitation as well.
Notes: A parish home visitation program can be done at any time by the visitation team, planned around parish activities like a parish mission, homecoming, RCIA kickoff, parish festival or picnic, etc.
