parishsupported
Parishsupported, sometimes written parish-supported, is a term used to describe programs, facilities, or initiatives that are funded, administered, and maintained by a church parish rather than by diocesan bodies, secular organizations, or external donors. The term is most commonly used in Christian contexts where the parish serves as the basic local unit of church life.
Typically parishsupported activities include parish facilities such as halls and meeting spaces, parish-run schools or catechetical
Governance is usually led by a parish priest or pastor with a lay finance committee and a
Benefits of a parishsupported model include local accountability, strong community engagement, and programs closely aligned with
Related concepts include parish governance, stewardship, and church fundraising.