Accompaniment in Action
Accompaniment is not a strategy or program. It is a way of walking with others toward Jesus — patiently, intentionally, and in real life.
How to Accompany Others on the Path to Discipleship
Before you can accompany someone well, you need to know where you’re going—and who’s leading the way.The "art of accompaniment” and is so much more than simply a way of being pastoral to those whose beliefs and behavior are at odds with the Gospel. In the hands and heart of a missionary disciple, accompaniment is a tool for walking with others as they journey into deeper relationship with Christ and the truth of the His Church.
Below, discover practical ways to walk with others as intentional missionary disciples. Whether you're a parish leader, catechist, or everyday Catholic, our accompaniment tools help you form authentic relationships that lead others to Christ.
In accompanying others, the disciple possesses a love for others and the Church by being welcoming and hospitable. The disciple must be willing to walk with others, share the Good News, and help others grow in their faith and live in solidarity with others. (Living as Missionary Disciples)
What is the Art of Accompaniment? | Tools & Templates for Accompaniment | Practicing the Art of Accompaniment
What Is The Art Accompaniment?
What does it actually mean to accompany someone in faith?
If you’ve ever wrestled with that question, or felt unsure where “accompaniment” ends and “just being nice” begins, this is for you. These articles dig into what the Church really means by accompaniment: not just walking with someone, but personal, prayerful, and relational walking toward Christ together. We explore how accompaniment flows from the heart of the Gospel, why it’s essential for making missionary disciples, and what sets it apart from other pastoral approaches.
The Popes on the Art of Accompaniment
Living the Faith: Accompaniment
Unpacking the Art Accompaniment
- New to accompaniment? Begin with the tools below and try one practice this week.
- Leading a team or parish? Scroll to templates and formation resources.
- Looking for lived examples? Continue down for real-world reflections.
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Tools & Templates for Accompaniment
You don’t have to go it alone.
Accompaniment can feel overwhelming – especially when you're not sure where to begin. That’s why we’ve curated these practical tools and downloadable resources to support you in your mission. Each one is designed to help you listen more deeply, discern more intentionally, and walk more fruitfully with others. Whether you’re preparing to share your story, lead a small group, start a mentoring relationship, or guide others through spiritual reflection, you’ll find tools that meet you where you are and empower you to take the next step.
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Practicing the Art Accompaniment
Accompaniment is not just a theory. It’s a way of being in the world.
These articles explore the “how” of accompaniment – real stories and strategies for accompanying others in your parish, school, family, or workplace. You’ll find examples rooted in everyday ministry: walking with someone questioning their faith, mentoring a young adult, journeying with a family in crisis, or creating space for healing and trust after years of hurt. Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to “the art of accompaniment,” this section is your field guide for bringing that vision to life right where you are.
Formation doesn’t happen in isolation. These resources work together to help leaders proclaim the Gospel clearly, share it humanly, and live it relationally.
