Evangelization

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- Evangelization
  
  The zealous proclamation of the Gospel in order to bring others to Christ and his Church. In the words of Pope Paul VI, "Evangelizing means to bring the Good News into all the strata of humanity, and through its influence transforming humanity from within and making it new, 'Now I am making the whole of creation new' (Revelation 21:5). But there is no new humanity if there are not first of all new persons renewed by baptism, and by lives lived according to the Gospel" (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 18).
  
  Evangelization, therefore, includes three distinctive elements: 1. interior conversion to Christ and his Church; 2. affecting not only the individual person but the whole culture; and 3. as a result, changing this culture and its institutions to make them Christian and Catholic.
  
  (Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J.)
- Called & Gifted Charism Discernment Process
  
  The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is available to facilitate the Called & Gifted Charism Discernment Process for your parish or school staff, parishioners, apostolate, or other groups.
  For more information on Called & Gifted, please visit the Catherine of Siena Institute.
  
  To inquire about the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis facilitating a small group study of Called & Gifted for your group, please contact Dina Dow at 225-336-8760 or [email protected].
- Ananias Training
  
  "Ananias Training is a 17-hour process structured in five sessions, designed to form parishioners with no previous training in 'the art of spiritual accompaniment.' The training will use Scripture reflections, video, and facilitated discussions to form 'Ananiases.'" To learn more, please visit the Catherine of Siena Institute.
  
  If your parish or ministry is interested in pursuing Ananias Training, please contact Dina Dow at 225-336-8760 or [email protected].
- The Rescue Project
  
  "The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. This experience is imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment." Fr. John Riccardo leads online talks that can be viewed for free. For more information, visit The Rescue Project.
- FORMED
  
  The Diocese of Baton Rouge has partnered with FORMED, from the Augustine Institute, to assist all parishes in obtaining a subscription for all interested parishioners. To inquire about this assistance, contact Dina Dow at 225-336-8760 or [email protected].
  FORMED provides "foundational Catholic formation and enrichment for parishioners of all ages and stages on their faith journeys." A subscription instantly lets viewers access thousands of Catholic movies, programs, audio, and books. Content can be accessed on mobile phones, tablets, computers, and televisions.
  
  For more information, visit their website.
- FOCUS Discipleship for Young Adults
  
  This series teaches how to live Missionary Discipleship practically. It can be used with small groups or individuals. Visit their website for more information.
- Disciple
  
  Simply put, a disciple is a friend and follower of Jesus. There is a conscious decision to follow Jesus in the midst of his Church and reorder one's life accordingly. (FID, Weddell)
  "Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey." Evangelii Gaudium, 127
- Missionary Disciple
  
  We are called to be missionary disciples. This means that we are disciples, who know and follow Jesus, and we tell others about him.
  
  "Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus: we no longer say that we are 'disciples' and 'missionaries', but rather that we are always 'missionary disciples'." Evangelii Gaudium, 120