Adult Evangelization
There are many forms and audiences for evangelization in a parish. But, the primary concern of parish catechetical leaders is adult evangelization and catechesis. As the Church teaches us:
“[T]he catechesis of adults … is the principal form of catechesis, because it is addressed to persons who have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form.” (John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae, no. 43)
“In order that the parish may succeed in activating effectively the mission of evangelization … Adult catechesis must be given priority.” (General Directory for Catechesis, no. 258)
“[A]dult catechesis … is the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age.” (General Directory for Catechesis, no. 275)
Our team is here to help renew your outreach to adults. They are your first mission field, and if we serve them well, then they can be sent to the other mission fields (youth, young adults, men, women, families, the elderly, etc.) to proclaim the Gospel, radiate Christ, and renew your parish.
Ways We Can Help
There are many possibilities for prioritizing adult evangelization in your parish. We can help you:
- Renew your RCIA process
- Create evangelizing small groups
- Implement a family-based Religious Education and Sacramental Prep program
- Organize a series of dynamic talks on faith and spirituality
- Get 1-on-1 with the disciples in your parish
- Launch a dynamic young adult ministry
The following list of resources may be of help to you as well:
Resources for Young Adult / Adult Faith Formation
- Loyola Press: Six Weeks with the Bible Series
- Ascension Press: Bible Studies
- Emmaus Road Publishing: “Come and See” Catholic Bible Study Series
- St. Paul Center: Journey Through Scripture Series
- Alpha
- Loyola Press: One Book One Parish Program
- Evangelical Catholic: Small Group and 1-on-1 Discussion
- Franciscan University of Steubenville: Discipleship Quads
- Renew International: Small Group Programs
- Walking with Purpose Study Series for Women
- Alpha (especially for the inquiry/pre-catechumenate stage)
- Augustine Institute: Symbolon
- Association for Catechumenal Ministry: “On the Journey” Series
- Team RCIA: Faith, Life, and Creed
- Franciscan University of Steubenville: Franciscan at Home
- Word on Fire: Word on Fire Digital
- Augustine Institute: FORMED
- Catholic Answers: Online School of Apologetics
- Catherine of Siena Institute: Online Learning Platform
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Adult Evangelization
- All
- College Campus Ministry
- Hispanic Evangelization
- Marriage
- Marriage Preparation
- Missio Cincinnati
- Missio Dayton
- Missio North
- Parish Evangelization Event
- Parish Leadership
- Parish Vitality
- Synod
- Young Adult
- Youth Evangelization
- Youth Events
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