Communities for Adult Formation & Enrichment

Event Promotion Tactics

Select the promotion tactics below that will best spread the word about your event. Next, review our event planning checklist to make sure you are ready.

1) Flyer: make copies for

a. Bulletin Inserts
b. Staff, Ministry and Neighborhood mailboxes in the parish office
c. Use as posters on Church doors
d. Special mailings (e.g. to other Churches)
e. Community distribution (The Mustard Seed store, apartment bldgs, store windows, etc.)
f. St. Charles School

2) Bulletin Announcements

a. Each submission must be given to Parish Office by noon on the Friday 9 days prior to the Sunday you want the announcement to run. Forms are available in the Office and on the parish web site under "Parish Office." Submit a separate bulletin form for each announcement.

b. A short announcement accompanied by memo can go out to area churches 2 - 3 weeks in advance.

3) Web and Email Support

a. Provide the Web Team (webteam@stcharleschurch.org) with an email briefly describing your event at least a few weeks ahead of time for posting on the parish site

b. Use the parish's email services (go to "Ministries" and select Social Justice or C'YA for more information)

4) Pulpit Announcement

• Submit request on the parish Calendar Form (from Parish Office or parish web site).

5) Prayers of the Faithful (or other prayer items)

• Request and submit at least 1 week before the Sunday you would like it included

6) Posters or banners

• Placed in the vestibules, in cafeteria or other appropriate locations.

7) Community Newspapers (free calendar listings)

a) The Arlington Catholic Herald
b) The Washington Times
c) The Washington Post
d) The Northern Virginia Sun
e) The Catholic Standard (AD of Washington)

8) Miscellaneous Religious newsletters (free)

• No. VA Cursillo

9) Purchase Advertising Space

• The Arlington Catholic Herald (ask for discounted church rate)

Other Events Documents

Event Planning Check List | Listing religious events in local newspapers |
Area Churches: Addresses and Phone Numbers

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