Post on 23-Sep-2020
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ì Approaches to Evangeliza�on 2011 Clergy Conference
Opportunities for Evangelization Evangelization, then, has different implications depending on our relationship to Jesus and his Church. ì For those of us who practice and live our Catholic
faith, it is a call to ongoing growth and renewed conversion.
ì For those who have accepted it only in name, it is a call to re-‐evangelization.
ì For those who have stopped practicing their faith, it is a call to reconciliation.
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Opportunities for Evangelization
ì For children, it is a call to be formed into disciples through the family's faith life and religious education.
ì For other Christians, it is an invitation to know the fullness of our message.
ì For those who have no faith, it is a call to conversion to know Christ Jesus and thus experience a change to new life with Christ and his Church.
(Go and Make Disciples, U.S. Catholic Bishops)
Four-‐Scenario Faith Formation & Evangelization
Scenario 4 Uncommi�ed
& Par�cipa�ng
Scenario 1 Vibrant Faith & Ac�ve
Engagement
Scenario 3 Unaffiliated & Uninterested
Scenario 2 Spiritual but Not Religious
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Opportunities for Evangelization 1. Through Faith Forma�on:
ì Whole Community & Intergenera�onal Faith Forma�on ì Family Faith Forma�on
2. Through Sacraments, Milestones, & Rites of Passage 3. Through Sunday Worship 4. Through the Use of Digital & Web 2.0 Technologies 5. Through Targeted Ini�a�ves
ì Evangeliza�on with the “Spiritual but Not Religious” & the “Unaffiliated and Uninterested”
ì Evangeliza�on with the “Par�cipa�ng Occasionally but Not Spiritually Commi�ed”
ì Empowering People of Vibrant Faith to Share their Faith with Others
Presentations
1. Intergenera�onal/Whole Community Evangeliza�on & Faith Forma�on Parish Presenta�on: Sacred Heart, Southbury Parish Presenta�on: St. Mark, West Har�ord
2. Family Evangeliza�on & Faith Forma�on Parish Presenta�on: Assump�on, Woodbridge
3. Evangeliza�on & Faith Forma�on with Hispanic Communi�es Parish Presenta�on: St. Rose, Meriden
4. Evangeliza�on & Faith Forma�on using Web Technologies Parish Presenta�on: St. Peter Claver, West Har�ord
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Think in the Four-‐Scenarios
Scenario 4 Uncommi�ed
& Par�cipa�ng
Scenario 1 Vibrant Faith & Ac�ve
Engagement
Scenario 3 Unaffiliated & Uninterested
Scenario 2 Spiritual but Not Religious
Empowering the Community to Share their Faith
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Evangelization is…
“The heart of evangelism is having an alive relationship with God, being part of a church you love, and caring that people outside the
church �ind what you’ve discovered.” (Martha Grace Reese)
Empowering the Community to Share their Faith
ì Step One. Church Leader’s Study: Unbinding the Gospel
ì Step Two: All-‐Church Satura�on Study: Unbinding Your Heart: 40 Days of Prayer & Faith Sharing. 1. six-‐week, small group program 2. pray each day’s scripture and prayer exercise
and work with a prayer partner 3. study a chapter of the book with their small
group 4. worship with sermons, music, and prayers
centered on the week’s chapter
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Empowering the Community to Share their Faith
ì Step Three: An Experiment in Prayer and Community: Unbinding Your Soul. 1. a no-‐obliga�on experience of substan�al spiritual
discussion, prayer and community for people who aren’t connected with a church
2. each church member invites 1 friend/family member into a four-‐week small group experience with short study chapters, an individual prayer journal, prayer partner ac�vi�es, and group exercises
3. each church members invites their friend/family member to par�cipate in church life (Sunday worship, programs, etc.)
Evangelization & Sunday Worship
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Extend Worship into Everyday Life
Share It Blog/Forum A�er Mass In Programs
Family Conversa�on Ac�vity
Study It
Taking Faith Home Insert Homily Video + Study Guide
Daily Readings Scripture Commentaries
Online Bible Study
Live It Living the Message Daily Living Chris�an Prac�ces Service Ideas for the Week
Pray It
Weekly Table Prayer Praying with the Saints
AM & PM Prayer
Sunday Worship
Extend Worship into Everyday Life
Sunday Worship
Everyday Life
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Creating Pathways for Spiritual Growth
Christianity 101
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Introduc�on Dinner: Is there more to life than this? 1. Week 1: Who is Jesus? 2. Week 2: Why did Jesus die? 3. Week 3: How can we have faith? 4. Week 4: Why and how do I pray? 5. Week 5: Why and how should I read the Bible? 6. Week 6: How does God guide us? 7. Week 7: How can I resist evil? 8. Week 8: Why & how should we tell others? 9. Week 9: Does God heal today? 10. Week 10: What about the Church? 11. Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit
do? How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
Christianity 101
Catholicism 101
Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Parish ì Mini-‐Retreat 101: “Catholics Alive!”
“What does it mean to be a follower of Christ?” ì Mini-‐Retreat 201: “Alive and Growing Spiritually!”
maturing in the Catholic faith ì Mini-‐Retreat 301: “Alive and Gi�ed!”
discerning how to serve God in ministry ì Mini-‐Retreat 401: “Alive in the World!”
living as witnesses for Christ, as contagious Catholic Chris�ans
ì Mini-‐Retreat 501: “Alive to Praise God!” Catholic worship and the sacraments
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Catholicism 101
1. Spirituality: What’s the Buzz?
2. Who is Jesus? 3. Do We Need the Spirit? 4. Can I Accept God’s Mercy? 5. Can Mass Make My Life
Meaningful? 6. The Church and Me
Paulist Evangeliza�on Ministries
Catholicism 101
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Sacraments
Baptism Process
Faith Forma�on with Parents before Bap�sm
Prepara�on for and
Celebra�on of Bap�sm
Faith Forma�on A�er
Celebra�on of Bap�sm
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Bap�sm
Mentors
Faith Prac�ces @ Home
Prayer, Rituals, Bible, Family Conversa�on,
Service
Parent Faith Forma�on &
Paren�ng Skills
Workshops Courses Online Resources Support Groups
Milestones Bap�sm Anniversary, First Prayers, Start of
School
Family Learning Programs
Church Gatherings Small Groups Workshops
Parent/Family Online Resource Center
Families in the First Decade of Life
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Family Faith Formation
Apps
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Eucharist Process
Early Childhood Faith
Forma�on
Prepara�on for & Celebra�on of Eucharist
-‐ Home & Parish -‐ Parent Faith Forma�on
Faith Forma�on a�er
Sacramental Celebra�ons
Marriage Process
Faith Forma�on Before Marriage
Prepara�on for and
Celebra�on of Marriage
Faith Forma�on A�er
Celebra�on of Marriage
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Marriage
Mentors
Faith Prac�ces
Prayer, Rituals, Bible Reading, Service, Faith
Conversa�ons
Con�nuing Forma�on
Theology, Scripture, Spirituality
Married Life Tasks & Issues
Courses, Workshops, Online Resources
Support Groups
Quarterly Couple Gatherings
Newly Married Couples
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For Your Marriage
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Example: Young Adult Faith Formation
Young Adult Faith
Forma�on
Small Group Studies
Weekly Gathering & Worship
Life Issues Workshops &
Online Resources
Prayer & Spiritual Prac�ces (online, small groups, retreats)
Jus�ce & Service
Projects (local and global) Online
Courses
Online Audio & Video
Programs
Third Place Café
Alpha Course
Cross-‐genera�onal Experiences (worship, service,
mentoring)
Social Network & Blog
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Example: Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Online Courses
Audio & Video
Programs
Books & Book Clubs
Life Transitions
Prayer & Spiritual Practices
Justice & Service
Small Group Studies
Life Tasks & Issues
Extended Learning Programs
Faith in Art Tours
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iTunes U
Online Courses
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American Bible Society
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Sunday Connec�on Loyola Press
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YouVersion Bible App
Bible Study, Small Groups
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Service & Mission
Ø Local and global
Ø “Developmental” with increasing depth and scope: 1. introduc�on: several hours to a full day 2. short term: mul�-‐day and local 3. weeklong and na�onal mission trips 4. global expedi�on of one or more weeks
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