Office of Parish Life

Evangelization

• Christmas Carol Festival

• Evangelization Workout

• Parish Partnership Program

• Vibrant Parish Life Newsletter

• Evangelization Resources

Lay Ecclesial Ministry

• ILEM

Small Christian Communities

• Bible Study Directory

• 'Come and See' Newsletter

• SCC Resource Manual

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Office of Parish Life: Evangelization

Evangelization Workouts Get in shape and keep fit for the evangelizing mission of Jesus Christ and the Church Contact info EVENTS 6/13/2008 - The Mission that 'Has' the Parish 6/23/2008 - 6/27/2008 - How Can We Get Trained to Lead 'LAB I: Communication Skills for Outreach and Evangelization?' 9/27/2008 - Charismatic Day of Renewal LINKS Evangelization in the Modern World Go and Make Discples Landings more...

The Evangelization Ministry seeks to inspire and stimulate the work of bringing the Gospel to life in the parishes and institutions of the Diocese of Trenton. "Evangelizing means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself."

(United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States, 10)

Is Available To:

• Consult and network with clergy, individuals, ministries, and parishes about Catholic evangelization
• Assist parishes in developing evangelization teams and outreach programs to inactive Catholics
• Consult with pastors and provide formation, training, and networking opportunities for Parish Pastoral Councils

Provides:

• Christmas Carol Festival
  Learn how to connect inactive and marginal Catholics with Jesus and the Church through singing sacred Christmas carols outside of Mass.


• Communication Skills for Outreach and Evangelization in Parish Life: Lab I - 40 hrs (115k, .pdf)
  LAB I is a 40-hour training program to develop your ability to listen in an evangelizing way to others and respond with the compassion of Jesus Christ.


• Parish Partnership Program:
  Parish-based talks, workshops, and retreats on spirituality, Scripture, and ministry with an evangelizing "edge"


• Share Your Faith Without Losing Your Head! Intensive Training for Parish Evangelization - 45 hrs (46k, .pdf)
  Develop practical skills for sharing faith and the message of Jesus in everyday life in our homes, neighborhoods, parishes, and communities.


• Trenton Council for Catholic Evangelization:
  Network with Catholic efforts in evangelization through the new project Christmas Carol Festival.


• Vibrant Parish Pastoral Councils
  Explore key principles to increase the effectiveness of the Parish Pastoral Council (PCC) as a consultative body in the parish