Atlanta Deacons - Burning Hearts Disciples https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons?format=html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:26:43 -0500 en-GB hourly 1 Discernment for Alignment to Mission https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/281-discernment-for-alignment-to-mission-3?format=html Discernment for Alignment to Mission  

Discernment is a decision-making process that seeks to align our own will with the will of God in order to learn what God is calling us to. Every choice we make, no matter how small, is an opportunity to align ourselves with God's will. This reflection guide is designed otherwise help you identify where the Holy Spirit may be calling you to align to the mission of evangelization and discipleship in your life and/or your ministry. 

How to Use this Reflection

We recommend doing this exercise first focusing on your personal activity, energy, and time as a priest, pastoral leader, deacon, or lay minister. It can also be adapted to use with a parish team to discern how to implement this vision in your parish.

Some sample areas of personal focus:  Discipleship efforts at home or with friends, implementing radical hospitality in your life/ministry, developing a personal faith growth plan, charism discernment

Some sample areas of parish renewal focus:  Building a leadership team, developing an intercessory prayer network, charism discernment, improving accountability & openness

 

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Discernment is a decision-making process that seeks to align our own will with the will of God in order to learn what God is calling us to. Every choice we make, no matter how small, is an opportunity to align ourselves with God's will. This reflection guide is designed otherwise help you identify where the Holy Spirit may be calling you to align to the mission of evangelization and discipleship in your life and/or your ministry. 

How to Use this Reflection

We recommend doing this exercise first focusing on your personal activity, energy, and time as a priest, pastoral leader, deacon, or lay minister. It can also be adapted to use with a parish team to discern how to implement this vision in your parish.

Some sample areas of personal focus:  Discipleship efforts at home or with friends, implementing radical hospitality in your life/ministry, developing a personal faith growth plan, charism discernment

Some sample areas of parish renewal focus:  Building a leadership team, developing an intercessory prayer network, charism discernment, improving accountability & openness

 

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 6 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:26:43 -0500 Find Your Why https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/280-find-your-why-1?format=html Find Your Why Use this reflection on your own or with a team to clarify your next steps, recommit to mission, lead with authenticity, and avoid burnout by realigning purpose. 

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/280-find-your-why-1?format=html Use this reflection on your own or with a team to clarify your next steps, recommit to mission, lead with authenticity, and avoid burnout by realigning purpose. 

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 6 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:24:15 -0500 What's the Difference: Maintenance vs Mission https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/279-whats-the-difference-maintenance-vs-mission?format=html What's the Difference: Maintenance vs Mission What’s the difference between the maintenance mindset and the mission mindset? What does this conversion to mission actually look like in the day-to-day life of a Catholic and a parish? This download offers some examples that show the difference from the Archdiocese of Philadelpia. .

 

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/279-whats-the-difference-maintenance-vs-mission?format=html What’s the difference between the maintenance mindset and the mission mindset? What does this conversion to mission actually look like in the day-to-day life of a Catholic and a parish? This download offers some examples that show the difference from the Archdiocese of Philadelpia. .

 

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 6 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:22:21 -0500 Entrusting Mission to the Holy Spirit Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/277-entrusting-mission-to-the-holy-spirit-slides?format=html Entrusting Mission to the Holy Spirit Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-6/277-entrusting-mission-to-the-holy-spirit-slides?format=html webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 6 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:18:48 -0500 Becoming God's Storytellers Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-5/276-becoming-gods-storytellers-slides-1?format=html Becoming God's Storytellers Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-5/276-becoming-gods-storytellers-slides-1?format=html webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 5 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:24:03 -0500 Kerygma Defined https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-5/275-kerygma-defined-1?format=html Kerygma Defined A simple summary of the core Gospel message — the saving death and resurrection of Jesus — that lies at the heart of every story we share.

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-5/275-kerygma-defined-1?format=html A simple summary of the core Gospel message — the saving death and resurrection of Jesus — that lies at the heart of every story we share.

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 5 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:14:46 -0500 Share Your Story Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/274-share-your-story-slides?format=html Share Your Story Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/274-share-your-story-slides?format=html webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 4 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:21:18 -0500 Unpacking Your Story https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/273-unpacking-your-story-3?format=html Unpacking Your Story This reflection presumes a certain level of awareness of the way Jesus has been present and working throughout your life.  It is often helpful if you are trying to drill down into your story a bit more to identify the various movements and patterns you've seen.  It can also help you pray through what elements of your story might be best to share in a given situation. 

Not sure if this reflection is for you?  It begins by asking you to list three reasons why you love Jesus.  If that's something that's challenging for you to articulate, then you may want to take a look at the Discover Your Story reflection first.  

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/273-unpacking-your-story-3?format=html This reflection presumes a certain level of awareness of the way Jesus has been present and working throughout your life.  It is often helpful if you are trying to drill down into your story a bit more to identify the various movements and patterns you've seen.  It can also help you pray through what elements of your story might be best to share in a given situation. 

Not sure if this reflection is for you?  It begins by asking you to list three reasons why you love Jesus.  If that's something that's challenging for you to articulate, then you may want to take a look at the Discover Your Story reflection first.  

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 4 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:19:56 -0500 Discovering Your Story https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/272-discovering-your-story-1?format=html Discovering Your Story This reflection is designed to assist you in identifying what role God is playing in the story of your life.   It can be a great first step for you if you are struggling to identify how God has worked in your life or how to even begin to articulate that working.    

Feel free to personalize this reflection so that it fits your life. If there are sections or questions not relevant to you, feel free to skip them. This activity can evoke prayer and deep reflection. Many people find they need to find a quiet place free from interruptions while they pray throught it.  Some people find they need to begin the reflection and then come back to it at a later date.  

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/272-discovering-your-story-1?format=html This reflection is designed to assist you in identifying what role God is playing in the story of your life.   It can be a great first step for you if you are struggling to identify how God has worked in your life or how to even begin to articulate that working.    

Feel free to personalize this reflection so that it fits your life. If there are sections or questions not relevant to you, feel free to skip them. This activity can evoke prayer and deep reflection. Many people find they need to find a quiet place free from interruptions while they pray throught it.  Some people find they need to begin the reflection and then come back to it at a later date.  

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 4 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:18:40 -0500 My Story https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/271-my-story-2?format=html My Story This guide helps you reflect on and articulate your personal encounter with Jesus — who you were, what Christ has done, and how your life is different now — so you can share your story simply and clearly as a witness of faith.

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-4/271-my-story-2?format=html This guide helps you reflect on and articulate your personal encounter with Jesus — who you were, what Christ has done, and how your life is different now — so you can share your story simply and clearly as a witness of faith.

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 4 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:17:23 -0500 Examination of Conscience for Evangelizers https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-2/270-examination-of-conscience-for-evangelizers-3?format=html Examination of Conscience for Evangelizers A set of reflection questions to help us notice where pride, fear, or self-reliance keep us from evangelizing with humility, obedience, and love.  Based on Pope Francis' encyclical, Evangelii Gaudium.

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-2/270-examination-of-conscience-for-evangelizers-3?format=html A set of reflection questions to help us notice where pride, fear, or self-reliance keep us from evangelizing with humility, obedience, and love.  Based on Pope Francis' encyclical, Evangelii Gaudium.

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 2 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:24:04 -0500 Accompaniment Posture of the Heart Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-2/268-accompaniment-posture-of-the-heart-slides?format=html Accompaniment Posture of the Heart Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-2/268-accompaniment-posture-of-the-heart-slides?format=html webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 2 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:19:18 -0500 Accompaniment Listening https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-3/267-accompaniment-listening-updated?format=html Accompaniment Listening This handout offers a simple pathway for practicing the art of accompaniment: pray, ask, listen, discern, and continue walking together. It provides practical questions and tools to help us listen well — to the Holy Spirit, to others, and to ourselves — with humility and obedience.”

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-3/267-accompaniment-listening-updated?format=html This handout offers a simple pathway for practicing the art of accompaniment: pray, ask, listen, discern, and continue walking together. It provides practical questions and tools to help us listen well — to the Holy Spirit, to others, and to ourselves — with humility and obedience.”

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 3 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:17:25 -0500 Thresholds of Conversion https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-3/266-thresholds-of-conversion-3?format=html Thresholds of Conversion This handout outlines the key stages people typically move through on their journey to intentional discipleship: trust, curiosity, openness, seeking, and finally committing to follow Jesus. It’s a practical tool for recognizing where someone might be spiritually, and for discerning how our story — and the Gospel story — can meet them right where they are.

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-3/266-thresholds-of-conversion-3?format=html This handout outlines the key stages people typically move through on their journey to intentional discipleship: trust, curiosity, openness, seeking, and finally committing to follow Jesus. It’s a practical tool for recognizing where someone might be spiritually, and for discerning how our story — and the Gospel story — can meet them right where they are.

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 3 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:12:51 -0500 Practicing the Art of Accompaniment: Listening as a Disciple https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-3/265-practicing-the-art-of-accompaniment-listening-as-a-disciple?format=html Practicing the Art of Accompaniment: Listening as a Disciple https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-3/265-practicing-the-art-of-accompaniment-listening-as-a-disciple?format=html webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 3 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:10:44 -0500 Walking with the Holy Spirit Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-1/264-walking-with-the-holy-spirit-slides?format=html Walking with the Holy Spirit Slides https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-1/264-walking-with-the-holy-spirit-slides?format=html webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 1 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:47:10 -0500 Discipleship Check In Reflection https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-1/263-discipleship-check-in-reflection-3?format=html Discipleship Check In Reflection Accompaniment begins with being led. This reflection guide invites you to pray about where you may be resisting or surrendering to the Spirit’s work of humility, obedience, and transformation. As you reflect, consider how the Spirit is calling you to deeper trust, healing, and wholeness  so that your presence with others flows more from Christ than from yourself.

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-1/263-discipleship-check-in-reflection-3?format=html Accompaniment begins with being led. This reflection guide invites you to pray about where you may be resisting or surrendering to the Spirit’s work of humility, obedience, and transformation. As you reflect, consider how the Spirit is calling you to deeper trust, healing, and wholeness  so that your presence with others flows more from Christ than from yourself.

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 1 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:08:35 -0500 Prayer for Unleashing Holy Spirit https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-1/262-prayer-for-unleashing-holy-spirit-1?format=html Prayer for Unleashing Holy Spirit Prayer and reflection guide to help you invite the Holy Spirit to be unleashed in your life — awakening His presence, gifts, and power — so that you can experience personal renewal and be sent on mission.

]]> https://burningheartsdisciples.org/giveaway-documents/resources-handouts/atlanta-deacons/atlanta-deacons-session-1/262-prayer-for-unleashing-holy-spirit-1?format=html Prayer and reflection guide to help you invite the Holy Spirit to be unleashed in your life — awakening His presence, gifts, and power — so that you can experience personal renewal and be sent on mission.

]]> webmaster@intergen.org (Burning Hearts Team) Atlanta Deacons Session 1 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:07:00 -0500