The first initiative calls on the 23 area parishes to work together in the areas of Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization, Pastoral Care, Peace and Justice, Prayer and Worship, Religious Education for Children, Schools, Stewardship, and Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Prior to Faith Alive, some neighboring parishes were already working together and experiencing success. Knowing this, four parish "clusters" have been developed (list below). It is through the clusters that parishes are already seeing the possibilities by collaborating in the spiritual care of Catholics in care facilities.

The second initiative addresses the needs of the 10 Catholic elementary schools in the Greater Green Bay Area. Former Bishop David Zubik approved the creation of a Catholic school system that will serve the approximate 2,600 area students. The system, named GRACE -- Green Bay Area Catholic Education -- will be fully operational by the 2012-2013 school year. By coming together, the schools leverage their resources in the areas of curriculum, accreditation, policies, technology, finances, planning, marketing and development.

Parish Clusters for the Ministry Collaboration

Allouez and De Pere – Resurrection and St. Matthew parishes in Allouez; and Old St. Joseph (at St. Norbert College), Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis Xavier and St. Mary parishes in De Pere

Downtown – St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, St. John the Evangelist, St. Mary of the Angels, Sts. Peter and Paul, and St. Willebrord parishes

East Side – Prince of Peace, St. Bernard and St. Philip parishes in Green Bay; and Holy Cross Parish in Bay Settlement

West Side – Annunciation, St. Agnes, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Joseph, St. Jude and St. Patrick parishes in Green Bay; Nativity Parish in Ashwaubenon; and St. John the Baptist Parish in Howard