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Do you use a printed bulletin or projection in your parish? If so, it is good to remember that not all eyes are alike and different people have different needs – especially when it comes to text legibility.

When creating service supplements, such as bulletins or projection slides, it is good to consider the following:

  • Font Size: Is the font large enough to be read by a variety of parishioners? The Diocese recommends that the font size be no less than 12-point (possibly larger if parish needs require it).
  • Font Readability: Is the font readable for a wide variety of parishioners, including those with dyslexia or other visual impairments? Many sans serif fonts, such as Arial and Open Sans, are considered dyslexic-friendly as letters can appear less crowded. A few of the more widely available options are Helvetica, Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, and Trebuchet MS.
  • Copyright: Is there copyrighted material included in the supplement and, if so, does the parish have permission to use it? More information about Copyright may be found in the Parish Administration resource on the Diocesan website.