St. John the Baptist • Howard WI
In this workshop equipping parish catechists, mentors, and pastoral council members, we'll share stories, prayer, and tools for to help us become fruitful in our efforts to pass on our faith.
On the lips of the catechist the first proclamation must ring out over and over: “Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.” (Evangelii Gaudium, 164).
Additional Resources:
Session I: Mission & Identity • Created for Love
- Evangelization is our deepest identity
- Joy of the Gospel (Pope Francis)
- On Evangelization in the Modern World (St. Pope Paul VI)
- Letting God Love You (5 Love Languages)
- God Speaks Your Love Language
- Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom Through Jesus (Sr. Miriam James Heidland)
Session II: Encounter & Conversion • The Kerygma
- What is the kerygma (the core Gospel proclamation)?
- Helping Adults dive more personally into the message of the kerygma
- Sharing the kerygma with children & teens
Session III: Collision of Narratives • The Power of Story
The most powerful tool in your evangelizing toolbox is your story. The most valuable way to share our faith is by telling our own story. Your testimony of the difference Jesus Christ has made in your life is the most powerful way to share our faith in today's world. We have reflection resources to help you discover, unpack and share your story more fruitfully.
If you would like to copies of the handouts used during workshop, have questions or need additional informtion, or want to talk about additional resources we recommend for both individuals and groups to help you as you work to more fully and frutifully live out the Church's mission to evangelize, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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