Core Team Focus
March
We are off and running. The main focus for this month is prepping for the upcoming Lenten Journey portion of the program. This consists of inviting new men to join you for the Lenten Journey as well as re-engaging those who may have dropped off. This also includes ordering Lenten Journey booklets for your active men. Lent provides a perfect opportunity and time to invite men from other parishes who might be interested in running the program next year. We have seen great results when potential TMIY core teams are invited to attend an existing TMIY program for one of their sessions.
The Spring Donation Appeal is also around the corner as it starts on Session 20. If you have not received your donations cards, spring scripts or recommended contribution level, please let us know.
March Checklist
Lenten Journey
- Invite someone from another parish to join your local TMIY program. TMIY grows primary through word of mouth. The Lenten season is an ideal time to invite someone to your men’s group and give them ample time to make implement a program at their own parish.
- Core Team/Small Group Facilitators – Phone calls and personal emails inviting people to the Lenten Journey.
- Order Lenten Journey booklets through the Paradisus Dei website, http://shop.paradisusdei.org. Each TMIY year has a different book for the Lenten Journey.
- If possible, make an announcement inviting new participants to the Lenten Journey portion of the program.
Spring Donation Appeal: Sessions 20-22
- Coordinate with your TMIY Program Coordinator to establish a Spring Contribution Level for your class. Those that reach the Contribution Levels will receive a free end-of-year gift prior to week 26.
- Receive Donation Appeal Cards Spring Donation Appeal Scripts from Paradisus Dei to use during your Spring Appeal.
Great Selling Points for Men:
- The TMIY Lenten Journey is the highlight of the program.
- The entire year has been building up to this journey.
- The Lenten Journey is a natural entry point for new men. Now is the time to join if you never have. Now is the time to return if you have been missing sessions.
- Men are looking for something spiritual to “do” during Lent. Let them know you have the program for them.
- It is a spiritually powerful event to have a large group of men come together during Lent to work on their spiritual lives, make sacrifices for the families, and pray.
- Opportunity to have the best Lent ever.
Quote of the Month:
“The Lenten Journey was the highlight of my year with TMIY. I learned how to pray. I learned how to sacrifice. I made practical steps to become a man after God’s own heart.”
