Excerpt from Go and Make Disciples:
A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States.
Evangelizing means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. At its essence are the proclamation of salvation in Jesus Christ and the response of a person in faith, which are both works of the Spirit of God.
Evangelization must always be directly connected to the Lord Jesus Christ. "There is no true evangelization if the name, the teaching, the life, the promises, the Kingdom and the mystery of Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God are not proclaimed."
Excerpt from Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States.
We must evangelize because the Lord Jesus commanded us to do so. He gave the Church the unending task of evangelizing as a restless power, to stir and to stimulate all its actions until all nations have heard his Good News and until every person has become his disciple.
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/evangelization/
Using the methods of Evangelical Catholic, which in turn are founded on the method Jesus used in Scripture, we set out to form parishioners as intentional disciples of Christ. We then train them to go out and work to form others as intentional disciples focusing on the essentials: a life centered on Christ, participation in the sacraments, reading scripture, being part of the faith community, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with their loved ones and friends, and obedience to Christ in all things. If you would like to share in this apostolate of bringing Christ to your friends and neighbors, please contact Cindy Muhlenkamp, pastoral assistant, or Fr. Alexander Witt, parochial vicar, at 419-678-4802.
We hold various bible studies throughout the year. Contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at 419-678-4802 to inquire as to what is planned or to let us know what you would be interested in. We are always in need of facilitators. Let us know if you would be interested in leading others in learning more about Scripture and the Catholic faith.
www.coldwatercluster.formed.org to register for free.
Study: sacramental preparation, faith formation, bible studies, current topics
Watch: movies, documentaries, apologetics
Listen: audio dramas, talks, podcasts, audio books
Read: nonfiction, fiction, youth
Resources for kids: Brother Francis, Carlos Caterpillar, Catholic Heroes of the Faith, The Jesus Stories, Ryan Defrates: Secret Agent
Contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at 419-678-4802 with any questions.
Coordinates efforts to reach out to new parishioners, homebound parishioners and inactive or alienated Catholics.
