The audience your not reaching: Single Catholics.
Did you know 40 percent of adult Catholics are single? To miss out on such a large demographic jeopardizes both your mission and your business. Listen in as Brian Barcaro, founder of CatholicMatch.com, and Christina Capecchi, syndicated columnist & editor of the blog Faith, Hope & Love, shed light on the record number of single Catholics in the U.S. “When you say singles,” Brian says, “nobody knows what that means.” Brian and Christina will provide practical strategies for reaching and retaining this important audience.
25. Needs & Emotions “ In our parish, singles are invisible.” –Mary, 51, Aurora, Ill. “ I am tired of feeling like an outsider in church.” –Brenda, 46, Ontario, Canada “ Part of the problem is the age gap. In my parish, there is a youth group (up to 18). That's fine for teenagers. We have a college nearby...that may help some. The nearest 20 to 40 group is 25 miles away.” –Tom, 41, Front Royal, Va.
26. Our Mission The Florida Catholic has a special Responsibility to foster a spirit of unity…
New census data (in general): nearly a third of adults never marry That number has steadily climbed
“ My interests include traveling, ballroom dancing, sightseeing and keeping in shape.” Plays coronet in a few concert bands “ I do not have any children myself but I do have a lot of sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews” Looking for a woman: “with good character, the ability to laugh and a positive attitude.” A good housekeeper = a plus
With kids at home
Singles – not a derogatory term
Emotions & needs
CatholicMatch polled its members in 2011 to see how well their parish priests address singles’ issues – more than 4,300 responded. The most common answer is the harshest option they were given, with 47 percent of voters choosing “does a poor job.”
Same questions: greatest blessings of the year, approach to online dating, hopes for new year
-Matchmaking – tell us about your eligible son (or grandson) -A lighthearted, wholesome Catholic version -the $20 bill column story
To replace slide 35, “Eventual motherhood” headline and image
I interfaced with this reporter – found her the sources, they called me, we provided the sources
62% -- expressed some dread Vday, Christmas, so many holidays: they ’re covered in a way that is heavily slanted toward families and couples Here ’s something very simple for you to do! Why not take a fresh approach and look at everybody left out
Women generally had a harder time with weddings Especially 26-35-year-olds – that’s when they’re getting concerned about a walk down the aisle