Evangelization cannot be separated from the concept and reality of the family. When we evangelize, we must take into account the family dynamics of whoever we are speaking to, as well as the family of the Church and the Family of God.
Category «Evangelization & Apologetics»
Teach A man To Fish
The old saying that if you give a man a fish you feed him for a day, but if you teach a man to fish you feed him for life is true for evangelization as well.
Collaborate
Most folks agree that pretty much all good things that get done, are done with the help of more than one individual. The same goes for evangelization. The most successful evangelizing usually takes place with a collaborative effort.
Make It Relevant
Many people do not consider God or religion or any kind of spirituality a top priority in their lives. So evangelizing is a lot more successful if we can help them see the relevance of God.
Back To Basics
When we evangelize, we will be much more effective in communicating the kerygma and reaching more people when we go back to the basics of our faith.
Evangelizing In History
Realizing that the Catholic Church has been around for 2000 years is one of the most powerful tools in evangelizing. People are more willing to join an institution they know has been here a long time and will be here for a long time more.
Meet Them Where They Are
Continuing his 10 best practices for evangelizing, the Decalogue for Evangelization, Deacon Jeff suggests we meet people where they are, rather than tell them where they are supposed to be.
Know Jesus
Deacon Jeff continues discussion on his 10 best practices for evangelizing, called the Decalogue for Evangelization, with the first principle being to know Jesus and to make him known.
Decalogue For Evangelization
If you have ever struggled with the concept of sharing the Gospel with everyone you know, then you have probably also wondered if there was a list of Best Practices for evangelizing this culture. Now, there is.
Priest Prophet And King
Our baptism is not merely a symbolic sign of belonging to the Church. When we are baptized, our soul is eternally affected and we are joined in the mission of Jesus as Priest, Prophet and King.