OUR PURPOSE
We form, equip, and coach parish evangelists for ministry in their parishes.
HOW WE SERVE
Our Parish Evangelization Support Team seeks to provide opportunities for Parish Evangelists that will enable them to encounter Jesus Christ, to grow as a community, and to open space for the Holy Spirit to renew parish evangelization structures. We do this through three key areas of responsibility.
Leadership for Mission Series
As part of Phase I Beacons of Light, we invite you to our second set of team-building days created just for your parish family staff.
CALLED AND GIFTED WORKSHOP: Discerning the unique spiritual gifts of your Team
This workshop, presented by the Catherine of Siena Institute, will provide the opportunity for your Family of Parishes to discern your charisms (spiritual gifts) and begin to discern God’s call.
Dayton | Monday, April 17
Cincinnati| Tuesday, April 18
Build the Fire Workshops
Build the Fire is a two- day workshop on “Strategic Planning for Parish Evangelization” – from youth to adults. These days are built to intentionally help you both experience and begin to dream about what ministry and efforts in evangelization could look like, as well as discussion on practical application. All Parish Evangelists are welcome!
Cost: $15/day
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; 6245 Wilimington Pike, Centerville, OH, 45459
Day 1: Tuesday, February 7; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Optional happy hour from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Day 2: Wednesday, Febraury 8; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Optional happy hour from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please note: we will invoice your parish based on your selections
Missio Days
Join us at Missio Days! These regional gatherings look to offer opportunities for Mission for Communion: shared life, prayer, and an emphasis on specific formation for the common mission of evangelization at parishes. The theme being explored this year is Pastoral Care in the areas of Hospitality, Empathetic Listening, and Sacraments. These events are open to all parish evangelists.
March Missio Days have been canceled.
Retreats
Re-Ignite Retreat
Monday, October 10th – Tuesday, October 11th at Maria Stein Spiritual Retreat Center
Open to all Parish Evangelists, come away for a 2-day, 1-night retreat. Allow yourself the opportunity to rest, encounter the Lord anew, renew old friendships and form new ones, and allow our team to care for you. The retreat will include time for personal prayer and reflection, silence, engaging talks, praise & worship, small group conversation, spiritual direction, daily Mass, Reconciliation, evening social with bonfire, and more! The theme for this year’s retreat is Share in the Master’s Joy! We will be unpacking how we can find and safeguard our joy in vocation, the Cross, and in ministry.
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Light hospitality provided. Retreat ends by 4:00 p.m. Individual rooms with bedding and towels provided.
Cost: $28 (non-refundable to reserve spot). Space is limited.
Advent Retreat
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Maria Stein Spiritual Retreat Center
Parish Evangelists are invited to take a break from the business of the Advent Season and Contemplate the Face of Christ Through Mary. The day will include an opportunity for Confession, Adoration, personal reflection time, and Mass. Our guest speaker will be Sr. Karolyn Nunes, Vocations Director for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Community. Cost is $20 and includes lunch.
Lenten Retreat For Parish Leaders
A God Who Hears His People
Parish leaders – priests, deacons, staff, parishioner leaders – are encouraged to join us for a day of personal reflection and healing around the changes in parish structures by creating a space of listening, hospitality, and encounter with the Holy Spirit. The day will be hosted by Josh Danis (Alpha in a Catholic Context) and the Center for the New Evangelization, in conjunction with the Office for Parish Vitality.
The cost for the day is $10 and includes lunch.
Empower Training
EMPOWER is a day of prayer, practical training, and community for those who serve young people, grades 6-12. Hosted by Life Teen, the workshops will be provided for both new and veteran ministers. Please see the tabs below for a flyer and to register.
When: Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Where: Dayton, OH
St. Paul Catholic Church
1000 Wenger Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $55 by July 31st (Lunch Included)
$70 after July 31st
$85 On-Site
Questions? Email Shane Legg at slegg@catholicaoc.org
REGIONAL CATECHETICAL TRAININGS
These days will offer workshops for catechists/core members working with K-12. We encourage DRE/YM’s to bring their volunteers for a time of prayer, fellowship, and training for another year of ministry and serving. Save these dates!
St. Michaels (Ft. Loramie) – Wed, Aug 10th from 6-9 p.m.
DRE/YM can register their volunteers by adding them to the google sheet. No cost for this event.
Dayton (location TBD) – Sat, Sept 17th from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Evangelization Pathway with Alpha 2023
Interested in learning more about Alpha? The CNE is partnering with Alpha to offer you events to learn more about this apostolate, which offers content and guidance for churches, ministries, and individuals to create a space for honest and open conversations about life’s biggest questions. Learn more about Alpha.
Upcoming Alpha Events
Missio Days
Regional Network Groups
EMPOWER is a day of prayer, practical training, and community for those who serve young people, grades 6-12. Hosted by Life Teen, the workshops will be provided for both new and veteran ministers. Please see the tabs below for a flyer and to register.
When: Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Where: Dayton, OH
St. Paul Catholic Church
1000 Wenger Rd, Englewood, OH 45322
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $55 by July 31st (Lunch Included)
$70 after July 31st
$85 On-Site
Questions? Email Shane Legg at slegg@catholicaoc.org
CNE Appreciation Banquet | February 4, 2023
Please join us as we recognize the incredible work of parish evangelists in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This is a free, semi-formal event for our evangelist. Guests are $45. Invitees will have received an invitations by mail. Cocktail hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and dinner and awards will begin at 6:00 p.m.
