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We are called to be evangelizing parishes, outposts of the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations. But how we propose God and a relationship with Jesus Christ in his Church should be shaped by who we are trying to reach. How? Through a prayerful assessment of your parish and the community it serves. This assessment has three parts:
“A Local Assessment for Parish Evangelization” is a four-page guide to this critical process.
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Creative, Effective Evangelization for Catholic Parishes What is Creative Evangelization? God is the source of all creativity. The Gospels prove that the Lord shared himself with people in remarkably creative ways that led to life-changing encounters and salvation. We use God-given creativity as a tool to visualize what an evangelizing parish looks like, assess what…
Evangelization has been a dirty word in Catholic circles for too long, maybe because so many Catholics haven’t seen it done well. Here’s a book that helps us re-imagine how we do evangelization…and maybe even make it fun. by Susan Windley-Daoust Evangelization. Ugh…that word! People immediately think of soapboxes, megaphones, door to door missionaries, and…
It’s virtually impossible to become an evangelizing parish unless the parish operates within a common vision of who they are called to be. A common, articulated vision serves as a North Star, and gives you the ability to measure your progress in reaching the vision for your parish.
“Discerning a Parish Vision” outlines a process for doing just that. Over three sessions, parish leaders prayerfully discern their own parish’s unique vision for evangelization. The three sessions, each about 90 minutes, include:
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The Church is calling Catholics to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to a world that desperately needs it. Parishes need to reach out to the wider community beyond their walls, and individuals need to become confident witnesses to the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
But what does this evangelizing mission look like for you and your parish? How can you begin? And how is this different from “Church as usual”?
This little book will help you imagine the answers to those questions with practical advice and creative ideas to get you started. Read the list of ideas, pray over them, and check off the ones that inspire you. Use these ideas as a starting point, modifying or developing them as necessary to fit your own mission field: your parish, family, workplace, and neighborhood. Then, go out and do it!
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How do we become an evangelizing parish? If your parish or Catholic organization is ready to fully embrace the Church’s call to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, this resource will help your team brainstorm ways to evangelize your local mission field. This resource supplements the book 101 Ways to Evangelize by Susan Windley-Daoust. Get this digital resource for free using the coupon code in the back of the book!
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Let’s pray for those on the front lines of the coronavirus emergency: first responders, health care workers, grocery store workers, those caring for the elderly, priests, parish staff, and others offering spiritual care. Lord, bless the hands of those who are providing critical care and help during this time of crisis. Protect them from illness…