ParishSoft News
ParishSOFT's Newsletter for Users and Friends     |     November 2015

Strengthen Your Safety Net     
Church Policies and Practices to Keep Children Safe  
     

It's November and your parish programs for children and youth are in full swing. Within your close-knit community of parish families and friends, it's natural to assume that children participating in church programs on church premises are safe. But, unfortunately, like any other organization with open doors, your church is vulnerable to people and circumstances that can pose safety risks to children. So, what can your parish do to better ensure that the children in your keeping are safe and sound? Here are a few recommended policies and practices that should be part of the safety net of child protection protocols at your church.  

 

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Family Suite Overview: take the high-level tour of our integrated web solution, complete with Family Directory, Religious Education, Offering and Pledges, Ministry Scheduler, and mobile tools for parishioners.

 

Religious Education: get a deeper look at the web tools, including online class registration, that keep your Catholic educational ministry organized.

 

Online Giving: see how easy it is to accept contributions, pledges, and payments for fees online through your own secure website.    

 

Intelligent Query (IQ): tour our custom query and report builder. IQ makes it easy to get exactly the data you need from your Family Suite.  

 

ConnectNow Accounting Overview: explore the leading, integrated accounting suite designed for churches and schools, and see how it integrates with your ConnectNow Offering program.

      

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Hundreds Focus on Mission at Users' Conference    
Amazing sessions. Gracious hosts. Inspired attendees.     
     

Our 2015 ParishSOFT Users' Conference last month drew nearly 350 Catholic leaders together in the Twin Cities for three full days of learning, networking, and sharing. It was awesome! If you didn't get a chance to join us, check out the photo Gallery, including breathtaking pictures from our beautiful Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul.  

 

Save the date so you can join us October 9 - 12, 2016, in Atlanta. To get Conference news first, join the conference mailing list by hitting the Subscribe button below.  

 

   
 
Holiday Hours      
   
In observance of the special upcoming holidays, our offices will be closed on the following days:  
  • Thanksgiving:  November 26 & 27
  • Christmas:  December 24 & 25
  • New Year's Day:  January 1