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Parish Evangelization Resources
Bennett, Rose. Evangelization in the Catholic School. National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, 3021 Fourth St., NE, Washington, DC 20017-1102. nccl@nccl.org. www.nccl.org. The Catholic school provides a unique and powerful opportunity for evangelization. This booklet outlines ways that everyone in the Catholic school can be more evangelizing.
Bennett, Rose. Evangelization in the Parish Catechetical Program. National Conference for Catechetical Leadership, 3021 Fourth St., NE, Washington, DC 20017-1102. nccl@nccl.org. www.nccl.org. Evangelization is all about the loving relationship between God and us. This booklet outlines ways that catechetical programs in our parishes can be more evangelizing.
Blum-Gerding, Susan, Ed. D. Heart to Heart Evangelization: Building Bridges Between Proclamation and Justice. Bluffton, SC: Jeremiah Press, Inc., 1996-97. Isaiah Missions, Inc., 404 Abbeyridge Ct., Ocoee, FL 34761, (888) 472-4241, E-mail: ismission@aol.com. Workbook and facilitator's guide for parish-based, one-to-one evangelization training.
Boucher, John and Therese. Christmas Carol Festival: A New Way to Reach Inactive Catholics! Revised Edition. Princeton, NJ: Christkey, 2008. E-mail: tmfboucher@comcast.net. Religious Christmas Carols are a powerful proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ! The goal of this project is to help unchurched, inactive or marginal Catholics connect with our common Christian heritage, with the Church, and with Jesus Christ in the weeks before and after Christmas. Resources include a 74 page Christmas Carol Festival Guidebook, training CD, and online video resources!
Boucher, John and Therese. When You Notice the Empty Pews: Simple Ways to Share Our Faith. Princeton, NJ: Christkey, 2008. E-mail: tmfboucher@comcast.net. Ever wish there weren't so many people missing from the pews? Noticing their absence can be the beginning of a new call to share faith and to evangelize in sensitive but deliberate ways. You can do it with these steps: prayer, care, share and dare to invite.
Boucher, John J. Following Jesus: A Disciple's Guide to Discerning God's Will. Pecos, NM: Dove Publications, 1995. Web site: http://www.pecosmonastery.org/DovePub.htm#DoveBooks. How to more clearly hear God speaking through the people and events in your life, with down-to-earth guidance about how to make decisions according to God's Will.
Boucher, Therese. Evangelizing Unchurched Children: A Pocketbook for Catechists. Reprint. Princeton, NJ: Christkey, 2008. E-mail: tmfboucher@comcast.net. Practical ways to reach out and evangelize unchurched children and their inactive Catholic families exploring implications of the Church's General Directory for Catechesis.
Boucher, Therese. The New Life in the Spirit Seminars Team Manual: Catholic Edition 2000. Locust Grove, VA: CHARISCENTER USA, 2000. CHARISCENTER, 5487 Germana Hwy, P.O. Box 628, Locust Grove, VA 22508-0628. (800) 338-2445, www.nsc-chariscenter.org, E-mail: tmfboucher@comcast.net. This 2000 revision offers a Catholic understanding of the Sacraments of Initiation, the Creed, Gospel discipleship and the experience of new life in the Holy Spirit, with insights from evangelization, catechesis, and adult faith formation.
Byerley, Timothy E. The Great Commission: Models of Evangelization in American Catholicism. New York: Paulist Press, 2008. (800) 218-1903, www.paulistpress.com, E-mail: info@paulistpress.com. An in-depth treatment of six models for Catholic evangelization as they occurred in US history and how they are needed in today's church: St. Stephen Model, Jerusalem Model, Proclamation Model, Fraternity Model, Aeropagus Model, Loaves and Fishes Model.
Catechism of the Catholic Church: Second Edition. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 1997. OSV, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750. (800) 348-2440, www.osv.com, E-mail: osvbooks@osv.com. Many important sections on what and why of Catholic evangelization. Look under "Evangelization," "Missions," "Gospel," "Jesus," and "Holy Spirit."
Catholics Reaching Out. Washington, DC: PNCEA, 2005. Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association. 3031 Fourth St., NE, Washington, DC 20017. (202) 832-5022, www.pncea.org, E-mail: pncea@pncea.org. Invitational approach to reaching out to inactive and marginal Catholics. Tools provided for all active Catholics to do this - with resource kit that includes invitations, Parishioner Guide, Parish Manual, and display posters.
Christian Hospitality: A Handbook for Parishes. Evangelization Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville, 1200 South Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203-2600, (502) 636-0296, Hospitality is more than waiting for people to come to Church; it is as important as a way that we bring Church to the people. Handbook contains sample parish models and programs.
DeSiano, Frank, CSP. The Evangelizing Catholic: A Practical Handbook for Reaching Out. [English and Spanish]. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1998, (800) 218-1903, www.paulistpress.com, E-mail: info@paulistpress.com. Attempts to unite personal and institutional aspects of parish evangelization. Excellent resource especially on parish evangelization teams and home visiting.
DeSiano, Frank, CSP and Kenneth Boyack, CSP. Creating the Evangelizing Parish. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1993, (800) 218-1903, www.paulistpress.com, E-mail: info@paulistpress.com. Basics and beyond of what a parish can do to move forward in evangelization.
DeSiano, Frank, CSP and Kenneth Boyack, CSP. Discovering My Experience of God: Awareness and Witness. [English and Spanish]. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2009. (800) 218-1903, www.paulistpress.com, E-mail: info@paulistpress.com. Leads participants through a process of reflection on our experience of God in our lives in order to share our faith stories with others.
Forrest, Tom, S.Ss.R. Move It Out! Sharing the Mission of Christ with Zeal. The Word Among Us, 2002. www.wordamongus.org. Identifies clearly and passionately the Christians' baptismal call, privilege and joy to proclaim the Good News that Jesus is the greatest gift anyone can receive or give.
General Directory for Catechesis. Washington, D.C.: USCC Publishing, 1998. United States Catholic Conference, 3211 Fourth St., NE, Washington, D.C. 20017-1194. (800) 235-8722, www.usccb.org. Places catechesis in the Church as an essential moment in the total process of evangelization. Calls for all teachers in the church to do "evangelizing catechesis."
Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States.[English/Spanish]Washington, DC:United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2002. 800-235-8722. Website: www.usccbpublishing.org. Written in everyday language, this pastoral calls all Catholic individuals, parishes, dioceses, organizations, and institutions to evangelize, to engage in the essential mission of the Church. Goals, objectives and strategies proposed for moving forward.
Hater, Robert J. Catholic Evangelization: The Heart of Ministry. Dubuque, Iowa: Harcourt Religion Publishers, 2001. www.amazon.com. This book presents a clear explanation of the Gospel message and ideas about how to share this message with others.
Horan, Michael P. Catechesis as an Evangelizing Moment: Singular Challenge to a Maturing Church. Washington, DC: National Catholic Educational Association, 1999. NCEA Publications Office, 1077 30th St., NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20007-3852. (202) 337-6232, Fax: (202) 333-6706, www.ncea.org, E-mail: pubs@ncea.org. Helps Catholic parishes and schools to engage in evangelizing catechesis.
John Paul II, Pope. Mission of the Redeemer. Boston, MA: Daughters of St. Paul, 1990. 50 St. Paul Ave., Boston, MA, 02130, (800) 376-9121, www.pauline.org. E-mail: pauline@netrover.com. Pope John Paul II's call for "new Catholic evangelization" worldwide.
Gittins, Anthony J. Encountering Jesus: How People Come to Faith and Discover Discipleship. Liguori, MO: Liguori Publications, 2002. www.liguori.com. Recounts the experiences of 16 men and women from the New Testament - both insiders and outsiders - whose lives are changed by an encounter with Jesus.
Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States. Tenth Anniversary Edition (English/Spanish). Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2002. (800) 235-8722, www.usccb.org. Call for everyday Catholics and leaders to evangelize in the USA. Complete with goals, objectives, and suggested strategies.
Martin, George. Reading Scripture as the Word of God: Practical Approaches and Atttitudes. Cincinnati, OH: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998. www.americancatholic.org. Explains in a simple, clear, uncomplicated, and un-defensive way how the Bible came to be and how we can hear what God is saying through it.
National Directory for Catechesis. Washington, D.C.: USCC Publishing, 2005. United States Catholic Conference, 3211 Fourth St., NE, Washington, D.C. 20017-1194. (800) 235-8722, www.usccb.org. USA companion to the General Catechetical Directory that places catechesis within the Church's mission of evangelization, calling for all teachers in the church to do "evangelizing catechesis."
Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association. 3031 Fourth St., NE, Washington, DC 20017. (202) 832-5022, www.pncea.org, E-mail: pncea@pncea.org. Paulist Fathers Office for Evangelization -- evangelization resources, training institutes and projects like "Evangelization Exchange" e-newsletter, "Disciples in Mission," "Take Another Look," "ENVISION," "From Maintenance to Mission" online evangelization training institute, etc.
Paul VI, Pope. On Evangelization in the Modern World. Boston, MA: Daughters of St. Paul, 1975. 50 St. Paul Ave., Boston, MA, 02130, (800) 376-9121, www.pauline.org, E-mail: pauline@netrover.com. Papal call for Catholic evangelization worldwide as aim and implementation of Vatican Council II.
Rivers, Robert S., CSP. From Maintenance to Mission: Evangelization and the Revitalization of the Parish. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2005. (800) 218-1903, www.paulistpress.com, E-mail: info@paulistpress.com. Proposes that evangelization holds the key to the future renewal of the Church and offers concrete ways to move parishes from maintenance to mission.
Samra, Cal and Rose, Ed. The Joyful Noiseletter. Fellowship of Merry Christians, P.O. Box 895, Portage, MI 49081-0895. (800) 877-2757. www.joyfulnoiseletter.com. E-mail: JoyfulNZ@aol.com. Newsletter of Christians whose modest aim is to recapture the spirit of joy, humor, unity and healing power of the early Christians. They try to be merry more than twice a year. Joy-filled Christians are 1000 times more evangelizing than dismal ones.
Sullivan, Joseph T. How to Share Your Faith with Others: A Good News Guidebook. Liguori, MO: Liguori Publications, 2000. www.liguori.org, E-mail: bookstore@liguori.org. Beginning with the basics and progressing to more difficult topics (including "Evangelization and Ecumenism" and "Mary and the Saints"), provides in-depth answers to the tough questions Catholics face. Practical suggestions to make us more faithful and effective witnesses.
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.Washington, D.C.: USCC Publishing, 2006. United States Catholic Conference, 3211 Fourth St., NE, Washington, D.C. 20017-1194. (800) 235-8722, www.usccb.org. Adaptation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to the culture and situation of our faith in the United States today. Each chapter includes: a story of faith, Catholic teaching on the topic, questions for discussion, doctrinal statements, materials for meditation and prayer.
Weddell, Sherry. The Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory [English/Spanish]. Colorado Springs, CO: Siena Institute, 1995-2009. The Catherine of Siena Institute, PO Box 26440, Colorado Springs, CO 80936, (719) 219-0056, (888) 878-6789 (toll free US). Website: www.siena.org, E-mail: info@siena.org. Examine your work, relationships, and spiritual experiences in light of 24 of the most common gifts of the Holy Spirit. Draws insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Second Vatican Council, and the experience of the lives of the saints.
Contact Us:
Office of Evangelization and Parish Development
Diocesan Pastoral Center
701 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Director: John J. Boucher
609-406-7400 ext. 5590
Fax: 609-406-7436
jbouch@dioceseoftrenton.org
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