Evangelization Resources
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churtubisecatholicdos.orgDirector of Evangelization & Missionary Discipleship
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Below are a handful of the best resources for pastors, parishes, and parishioners in their mission of evangelization and missionary discipleship.
If you have any questions about these materials, reach out to Chris Hurtubise at churtubise@catholicdos.org.
Diocesan Resources
The Office of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship has created a series of videos that teach the basic concepts and terminology the the New Evangelization. Topics include:
- Introduction: What is the Church's mission?
- What does it mean to be a disciple?
- What do we mean by conversion?
- Are all Catholics called to be disciples?
- What is evangelization?
- Why do we need a "New Evangelization"?
Through our Vision Formation inititiative we are also happy to share the follow summaries of recent Vision Formation Gatherings:
Cenacles
Parish Evangelization ResourcesClick here for an infogpahic of 4 recommended parish evangelization resources.
More details:
Alpha is a free 11-week video course that creates a space where people are excited to bring together friends for a conversation about faith, life and God. Visit alpha.org for more information.
Discovering Christ is a 7-week video experience that invites you to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ. Visit christlife.org/christlife-series/discovering-christ for more information.
The 99 is a 3-session parish mission that shares the Gospel in a fresh new way, featuring nine of the most talented Catholic speakers in the country. Visit ascensionpress.com/collections/the-99 for more information.
The Search is a 7-part video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart hosted by Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion. Visit thesearchbegins.org or formed.org/products/the-search-begins-full-series for more information.
Revive Parishes offers 15 free courses on a number of topics, featuring world class speakers such as Fr. Mike Schmitz, Chris Stefanick, Julianne Stanz, and Pat Lencioni. Topics include: Discipleship, Evangelization, Preaching, Parish Renewal, Leadership Teams, and more. Visit reviveparishes.com for more information.
Web Resources
Divine Renovation accompanies parishes in their efforts to go on mission. Founded by Fr. James Mallon, they offer a number of excellent books, podcasts, trainings, mentorship programs, and more. Visit divinerenovation.org for more information.
Acts XXIX is an apostolate that accompanies parishes into mission. Founded by Fr. John Ricardo, they provide excellent podcasts, articles, videos, conferences, and more. Visit actsxxix.org for more information.
Books
Forming Intentional Disciples - Sherry Weddell - Buy it here
From Christendom to Apostolic Mission - Monsignor James Shea - Buy it here
Making Missionary Disciples - Curtis Martin - Buy it here
Divine Renovation - Rev. James Mallon - Buy it here
Fruitful Discipleship - Sherry Weddell - Buy it here
Call to Christian Joy and Maturity - Gordon DeMarais & Daniel Keating - Buy it here
Faith for Exiles - David Kinnaman & Mark Matlock - Buy it here