Evangelization

Go Forth and

Spread the Good News

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Before You Can Evangelize
You must be open to God as the center of your life, allowing yourself to be formed by God’s Word.

Pray daily.
Participate in a small Christian community, bible study or prayer group.
Carry a cross in your pocket.
Read Catholic magazines, books, etc.
Receive the sacraments.
Reflect on the witness of others.
Pray the rosary.
Read the Bible.

Everyday Evangelizing in the Home

Begin the day with prayer.
Pray grace before meals.
Display symbols of your faith.
Have a religious calendar with the dates of baptisms, first communions, weddings, etc.
Establish family rituals based on the Church year.
Celebrate feast days.
Discuss the morality of a TV show.
End the day with prayer.

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Everyday Evangelizing in the Parish

Get involved, even if only on a small scale.
Exchange names with those around you.
Periodically change pews to meet others.
Be gracious in the parking lot.
Send a card to newly baptized or confirmed.
Attend an ACTS retreat.

Everyday Evangelizing in the Workplace

Act with integrity and honesty.
Offer to pray for a co-worker who has shared some personal concerns.
Interact with other Christians.
Respect others’ religious beliefs.
Pray before making decisions.
Verbalize Christ in your life.

Everyday Evangelizing for Those Experiencing Stress

Give ongoing support.
Send a Mass card or other card of support.
Seek out agencies that can address their needs.

Our words illuminate,
our witness illustrates.

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Everyday Evangelizing in All Situations

Respond with “Thank God” when someone shares good news with you.
Wear a cross or other symbol of your faith.
Share a story of how God works in your life.
Ask people to pray for your intentions.
Gently start a discussion with “I believe” or “Jesus says”.
Assist those who are searching by introducing them to Christ.
Invite to Church those who are not part of a faith community.
Make the sign of the cross when dining in public.
Share a smile and personal greeting.
Share with neighbors about your parish.

Everyday Evangelizing through Social Justice

Treat everyone with dignity.
Help those less fortunate by sharing time, talent or treasure.
Participate in BUILD.
Vote with a well formed conscience.
Learn the facts on all sides of the issue.

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Prayer for the New Evangelization
Heavenly Father,

Pour forth your Holy Spirit to inspire me with these words from Holy Scripture.
Stir in my soul the desire to renew my faith and deepen my relationship with your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ so that I might truly believe in and live the Good News.
Open my heart to hear the Gospel and grant me the confidence to proclaim the Good News to others.
Pour out your Spirit, so that I might be strengthened to go forth and witness to the Gospel in my everyday life through my words and actions.
In moments of hesitation, remind me:
If not me, then who will proclaim the Gospel?
If not now, then when will the Gospel be proclaimed?
If not the truth of the Gospel, then what shall I proclaim?
God, our Father, I pray that through the Holy Spirit I might hear the call of the New Evangelization to deepen my faith, grow in confidence to proclaim the Gospel and boldly witness to the saving grace of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
USCCB: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church

601 Hill-N Dale Road
Lexington, KY 40503
859-278-7432
email: [email protected]
http://cdlex.org/maryqueen
Revised August 2015

last updated 12/06/2015 jm