GMD - Witnessing to Christ
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Phase Three Begins: Part Three of the Annual Plan
What are we doing to equip our parishioners to be witnesses of Christ to others?
Who? The focus of this part of the plan should be on those who are already faithful and committed disciples of Jesus Christ. This is the same group of "the 72" that was part of the focus in phase 2.
Where? The new and decisive element of phase 3 is to expand our vision beyond the walls of the parish to carry Christ into the world. Some formation and training will certainly happen at the parish, but the goal is to equip our parishioners and send them into the world to be witnesses of Christ in the ordinary circumstances of their lives.
What? The vocation of the laity is a participation in the threefold office of Christ:- (A) Priestly--offering up our prayers and sacrifices for the sanctification of the world;
- (B) Prophetic--witnessing to Christ by our words and by our deeds (evangelization);
- (C) Kingly--bringing every aspect of society into conformity with the law of Christ;
Why? For the glory of God and the salvation of souls. This is the mission we have received at Baptism and especially at Confirmation.
How? Teach about the lay vocation through homilies and any other means of communication; and then train people in the exercise of the lay vocation using some of the resources listed below.
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Annual Evangelization Plans
Every parish evangelization plan should have three parts corresponding to the three key questions of Go Make Disciples:
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What are we doing to form parish leaders as missionary disciples?
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What are we doing to help our parishioners grow in holiness?
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What are we doing to equip our parishioners to be witnesses of Christ to others?
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Phase 3 Plan Template
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Recommended Resources
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Reach More Training Groups
Our personalized coaching and systematic online training will equip you to transform your parish or campus ministry into a disciple making community.
You can be more fruitful. When the lay faithful labor with you to bring Jesus to the world, your parish can become the vibrant community it's meant to be. We will train and equip you to raise up lay mission leaders who will reach the people in their lives only they can reach. The Evangelical Catholic has been forming lay leaders since the early 1990s. We can show you how to start and lead a local, self-sustaining evangelization movement.
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Foundations for Evangelization
If your parish has a subscription to formed, you can access this great content from the Evangelical Catholic for free. Use it to form, equip, and send your people on mission in the Church and in the World. Eight sessions cover the following topics:
1. Defining the Mission
2. Give Your Life to Jesus
3. Get Connected to Christ
4. Love Others with God's Love
5. Think Small
6. Run with Jesus after the One
7. Drive and Sustain the Mission
8. Bring the Gospel to the World
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Franciscan University of Steubenville
Catholics today face many obstacles to a vibrant relationship with Christ. Many are without community and lack support in their faith journey. Many do not know what they believe, and even if they do, they may not be living out their beliefs or sharing them with others.
A Discipleship Quad is a group of four people who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversion, and learning. This 12-month path of accompaniment fosters growth through prayer, accountability, and authentic relationships.
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Everyday Apostles with Ryan O'Hara
Ordinary Methods to Help you Share an Extraordinary Message.
The world tells you to be quiet about your faith, that’s its just personal and not meant to be shared. Yet Christ calls us to make “disciples of all nations” - so how do we actually do it? You are invited to learn new mindsets, skills, and habits on how to share your faith with those around you in our latest course hosted by Ryan O’Hara.
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The Heart of Evangelization
You offer programs on the Bible and sacraments, the virtues and saints… But what program do you offer that teaches how to share the Faith? How to evangelize?
Be trained how and inspired by relit: The Heart of Evangelization! This one-of-a-kind, DVD training program will revitalize your parish by training your core group how to share the Good News with the rest of your parish and beyond.
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The 99 Masterclass
The 99 Masterclass: in-depth leader training to offer before the parish mission, to form your leadership team as disciples and prepare them to host The 99 Experience.
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Foundations of Discipleship
There’s a lot of talk about Missionary Discipleship. But How Do You Practically Live It? Foundations for Discipleship is not simply a book you read. It’s a tool you use to form and accompany others on their journey as Christian disciples.
For use with small groups or individuals, these captivating articles provide the roadmap for training in the basic skills of Christian living and evangelization, including:- How to live “The Little Way of Evangelization”
- How to accompany others in the journey of “Win,” “Build” and “Send”
- How to help others grow in prayer, Eucharistic devotion, Christian friendship, and care for the poor
- How to share the Gospel and your testimony
- How to deepen one’s own interior life, from which all evangelization flows
- How to invite others into mission
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Contact Us
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Office of Evangelization and Catechesisoecmadisondiocese.org
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