Oct 14-16, 2024
A Convocation for the priests of the Diocese of Corpus Christi on the essential components of parish renewal (the best of human organizational and leadership principles; a deep understanding of evangelization and discipleship; the supernatural dimensions of life in Christ). This Convocation will offer the tools, resources, and approaches that actually make a difference in the life of a parish, school and community.
If you would like to host a workshop or retreat for your parish or school - or want to continue the conversation about making disciples - please don't hesitate to contact us.
Share your story! Tell us about your experience of the Convocation.
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SESSION I: Mission & Transformation
An exploration of the Mission of the Church in Her current context - where the Church is called and the lived experience of most Catholics today. .
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Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Evangelii Nuntiandi: On Evangelization in the Modern World (Pope Paul VI) 
Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing & Following Jesus (Sherry Weddell) 
Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel (Pope Francis) -
SESSION II: Parish Renewal
In this session, we will dive into the three major, essential components of parish renewal (the best of human organizational and leadership principles; a deep understanding of evangelization and discipleship; the supernatural dimensions of life in Christ) and highlight the characteristics of mission-focused parishes and dioceses. This will set the framework for the rest of our time together and allow us to very practically and concretely offer tools, resources, and approaches that actually make a difference in the life of a community.
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Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Living as Missionary Disciples
(USCCB)
Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture (Tim Glemkowski) 
Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish From Maintenance to Mission
(Fr. James Mallon)
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
(Msgr James Shea)
An Examination of Conscience for Evangelizers (Burning Hearts Disciples)
A Discussion on Parish Renewal & Evangelisation (Divine Renovation Webinar) -
Session III & IV: 5 Paradigm Shifts
Introducing 5 lenses through which we can view our efforts toward renewal. We’ll analyze how parish culture can either block or foster transformation and consider the mindset shifts required for genuine renewal. Working as a large group and in smaller groups at tables, we will dive deeper into the 5 paradigm shifts and provide opportunities for the participants to consider how they apply to their parish experiences. We’ll suggest tools to analyze parish culture and walk through some of the underlying issues that prevent parishes from becoming places that make intentional disciple.
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Additional Reading/Listening/Watching
Doing the Math of Mission: Fruits, Faithfulness, and Metrics
(Gil Rendel)
Start With Jesus: How Everyday Disicples Will Renew the Church
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Session V: Building Healthy Organizations
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Session V: Discernment for Alignment to Mission
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If you would like to host a workshop or retreat for your parish or school - or want to continue the conversation about making disciples - please don't hesitate to contact us.
Share your story! Tell us about your experience of the Convocation.