What is a parish prayer challenge?
Prayer challenges are collections of prayers, novenas, at-home retreats, and seasonal experiences (like Advent or Lent) that your parish can host for the whole community. When your parish schedules a prayer challenge, it appears on your parish page in the Church tab so parishioners can join and pray together.
Tip: You don't need a Hallow Subscription to participate in your parish's prayer challenges — your parish has unlocked them for the whole community!
How to join a prayer challenge on your parish page
Open the Hallow app and tap the Church tab
Find your parish page
Tap the prayer challenge listed under Up Next
Tap Join Challenge or Join Waitlist
FAQs
How long does a prayer challenge stay on the parish page?
A prayer challenge stays on your parish page for the full length of the challenge, plus 7 days after it ends — giving everyone a chance to complete it.
Does my parish choose the prayer challenges?
Yes! Your parish leadership selects and schedules prayer challenges throughout the year. These are chosen with your community's spiritual journey in mind.
There are two types of challenges your parish may host:
Global Challenges — parish-wide experiences that run for all Hallow users at the same time, such as Advent, Lent, or Saint Michael's Lent
Challenges — collections your parish schedules any time of year, such as "How to Pray," "Saints Challenge," or "Biblical Walk through the Mass"
Do I need a subscription to join a prayer challenge with my parish?
No. Your parish has unlocked prayer challenges for the whole community. You can join and pray along even with the free version of Hallow.
How do I know when a new prayer challenge is starting?
Your parish page will show an upcoming challenge with a countdown (e.g., "4 days away"). Keep an eye on the Up Next section of your parish page in the Church tab.
How many people from my parish are praying with me?
Your parish page shows how many community members have joined the challenge. Individual names aren't displayed to protect everyone's privacy.
I can't access the prayer challenge on my parish page — what do I do?
Make sure you've joined your parish page first. If you have and still can't access the challenge, reach out to your parish's Hallow contact or get in touch with us at parishsupport@hallow.app.
Can I still participate if I missed the start date?
Yes! You're welcome to join a prayer challenge at any point while it's active on your parish page.
What's a pastor audio?
Some parishes also feature a short audio message from their pastor on the parish page — a personal welcome or invitation to pray together. These messages are typically 2–4 minutes long and stay on the parish page for 7 days.
We’re always here to help when you need it. You can reach out through this purple chat window on the bottom-right corner or e-mail us at parishes@hallow.app
God bless 🕊️