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Formation Materials with Tools - Evangelization Resources
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TOPIC TITLE ANNOTATION Sharing Stories of Faith. (Catholic Digest - http://www.catholicdigest.com/faith/201404-15sharing-stories-of-faith/) 10 Things to Consider when Sharing Your Catholic Faith with Others. http://catholicmom.com/2012/11/15/10-things-to-consider-when-sharing-your-catholic-faith-with-others/ Books
TOPIC TITLE ANNOTATION Liturgy Ruzicki, Michael, et al. Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy: An Experience of Ritual and Catechesis. Signs and Symbols of the Liturgy will help parishes break open the signs and symbols of the liturgy in their most basic forms. It explains how to prepare a ritual and catechetical experience of the signs and symbols in which participants can interact with the symbols as they are presented, one by one. This resource includes:
- Instructions for gathering and training a team, arranging an appropriate space, selecting music, and rehearsing the choreography
- A video to show you how the experience looks and sounds
- Commentary on the video to advise you on the nuances of delivering an artful and reverent experience
- Scripts with the poetic texts
- Checklists of items needed
- Diagrams of room arrangements
- A promotional flyer
- Reflection questions and advice for helping participants process their encounter
Liturgy Ostdiek, Gilbert, OFM. Mystagogy of the Eucharist: A Resource for Faith Formation.
This resource provides a way to explore the deep meaning of the Mass by reflecting on the ritual actions, symbols, and prayers of the liturgy. A helpful how-to guide.
https://litpress.org/Products/3719/Mystagogy-of-the-Eucharist
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Macalintal, Diana. Your Parish IS the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of the Community. The RCIA is the model for all of faith formation, with the goal of fostering a transformative encounter with Christ. All of parish life--Word, Community, Worship, Witness (see RCIA #75)--is therefore an opportunity for encounter, for evangelization. A great resource with plenty of practical tips.
https://litpress.org/Products/4465/Your-Parish-Is-the-CurriculumEipers, Carole M., Who me, evangelize? – A Simple Guide to Living and Sharing your Faith. Cooper-O’Boyle, Donna-Marie. Feeding Your Family’s Soul: Dinner Table Spirituality. Bible Study Binz, Stephen J., Missionary Discipleship (Threshold Bible Study). Videos
TOPIC TITLE ANNOTATION Preaching Effective Peaching: What Catholics Want Based on the US Bishops’ Fulfilled in Your Hearing, this resource is intended for both preachers and those who listen to (and provide feedback on) homilies.
https://www.ncea.org/store/detail.aspx?id=SEM-17-1500Webinar Evangelizing Today’s Young Adults – Webinar w/Joan Weber https://www.cmdnet.org/component/hikashop/product/70-evangelizing-today-s-young-adults Webinar Evangelizing Today’s Youth – Webinar w/Tom East https://www.cmdnet.org/component/hikashop/product/115-webinar-e-evangelizing-today-s-youth Websites
TOPIC TITLE ANNOTATION Liturgy
(RCIA)TeamRCIA:
http://teamrcia.com/One of the most important ways that we evangelize is through the RCIA, understood not as a program run by a few people but as the responsibility of the entire parish. TeamRCIA helps to equip parishes for this essential ministry. Includes a blog, mini-courses, and an on-line store. Lessons -
Joy of the GospelSophia Institute for Teachers – Joy of the Gospel lessons (https://sophiainstituteforteachers.org/elesson/joy-of-the-gospel) Center for Ministry Development – Fashioning Faith Resources Becoming Missionary DisciplesIntergenerational, Adult, Youth, Children’s Sessions caregiving Evangelization to those Serving as Caregivers NOURISH for Caregivers is a Christ-Centered Ministry providing resources to support the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of family caregivers. https://nourishforcaregivers.com/ Evangelization Breaking in the Habit Fr. Casey Cole, OFM
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TOPIC TITLE ANNOTATION Bundle 2019 Year C eResource Bundle - https://pastoral.center/2019-year-c-bundle 8 Lectionary Based tools (also available individually) that can be used to share the message of the Gospel with families and the community Workshop Evangelization to Couples Preparing for Marriage - Joined by the Church: Sealed by a Blessing by Diana Macalintal & Nick Wagner
Related book:
https://litpress.org/Products/3765/Joined-by-the-Church-Sealed-by-a-Blessingenables parish leaders to address the challenges of increased divorce, fewer Catholic weddings, empty pews on Sunday, and the increasing number of people who choose no faith. This reader friendly, practical book offers a comprehensive plan to address these concerns with confidence, creativity, and clarity. – Note: Dianna Macalintal will be leading a workshop on Friday, August 2, at St. Patrick, Iowa City to help parishes in their evangelization efforts to engaged and newly married couples. Program New parish evangelization program coming out from Ascension Press: The 99
Publishers (Abbreviations/Websites)
FDLC = Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions: https://fdlc.org/
Liturgical Press (Collegeville, MN): https://litpress.org/
LTP = Liturgy Training Publications (Chicago): https://www.ltp.org/
NCEA = National Catholic Educational Association: https://www.ncea.org/
USCCB = United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://store.usccb.org/