Parishes in Action (PIA) offers opportunities of encounter, formation, direct service, and advocacy to assist the church of the Diocese of Oakland in its response to Christ’s call to be the Church on the Streets. We aim to serve the marginalized and build relationships with the whole church community.

Receive special formation rooted in Catholic Social Teaching. Provide an experience of encountering God as a foundation for caring for those in need. Parish in Action Teams will receive hands-on training in skills for effective parish engagement. These skills include:

• Building teams
• Identifying and engaging leaders and participants
• Facilitating meetings
• Becoming mentors
• Using faith-sharing resources