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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)


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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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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