ENVISION: A Guide for Leaders, the 350-page "how to do it" manual that brings the insights and experience of pastoral leaders and planning experts to parishes.
View the ENVISION Guide Table of Contents in .pdf format. The manual includes detailed instructions, agendas, opening prayers, and scripts for planning meetings and key events; time line charts and outlines for carrying out ENVISION activities in the parish and for training parishioners in the implementation of the parish vision and plan; a glossary, index, and list of selected resources; and contact information for the Center of Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) for parishes who wish to conduct the PNCEA/CARA survey.
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ENVISION Handout CD contains the materials needed for the ENVISION process: 66 handouts for planning meetings and parish events, 12 bulletin inserts to help parishioners understand the process and invite their participation, and 12 transparencies for use in training and holding key events. The CD also includes art files with the ENVISION logo, both in color and in black and white. With purchase of the handout CD, parishes receive the rights to reproduce these materials.