FAQs
Why is this training necessary?
Are you ready to transform your approach to evangelization? If your parish feels stuck in a routine, or if you’re not seeing the engagement you’d like to see, join us for this essential training. Evangelization isn’t just another parish program. The core of our Catholic faith is sharing that faith with others.
What will be covered in the training?
In our next webinar, “Bringing Good News to the Mess: Embracing Constant Evangelization” you’ll discover how to equip yourself and your parish with the concrete strategies needed to reignite vibrant faith and truly engage your community. You will gain insights and tools to confidently and constantly proclaim the living God and Jesus’s saving love.
Here’s what you’ll take away from this important webinar:
- Why constant evangelization is so important: Discover why mastering the “first proclamation” (the kerygma) is the spark that ignites all Christian life and outreach. Learn how this core message of Jesus’s saving love isn’t merely an initial step, but the essential message that is continually proclaimed, over and over in deeper and deeper ways. Without this “wow-this-is-so-amazing!” good news at its heart, nothing truly transformative can happen in Christian initiation. When we learn to focus on and constantly announce the first proclamation, we unlock the power of the Holy Spirit that revitalizes everything else.
- What we mean by “evangelization”: True evangelization means more than merely inviting people to church. It requires us to dare to go out and engage with the world, even if it means getting “bruised and dirty,” Our calling is to bring good news to the messy, jumbled, chaotic world and shine light into the darkness. Learn how your “wordless witness” is the powerful first step, sparking genuine curiosity that causes people to ask about the source of our hope. We’ll uncover how to deliver the good news of God’s unbounded love through tangible actions that bring hope to those who need it most.
- How to evangelize: We will identify concrete strategies for you and your parishioners to become actively engaged missionary disciples. You’ll learn how the first proclamation can be shaped to fit the unique needs of each seeker. Even seemingly simple evangelization tools—like a genuine smile and conversation with service workers, connecting with strangers, or offering prayer—become powerful catalysts for genuine spiritual connection. Learn how to strategically apply these steps to guide seekers toward a deeper encounter with Christ.
- What would happen if we constantly evangelized?: Imagine the impact on your parish and neighborhood if we actually did this. What would happen if your parish became a “bruised church rather than an ill church,” by taking the risk of going out? Parishioners would live out their baptismal mission more fully and embrace their call to become missionary disciples, becoming a source of healing, welcoming everyone. Your community would become a source of hope, responding to the deep desire for the infinite within every human heart.
You can gain the insights and tools you need to confidently and constantly proclaim the living God and Jesus’s saving love. Save your spot for “Bringing Good News to the Mess” on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM PDT (2:00 PM EDT).
But don’t take our word for it. Here is one person’s response to a recent Team Initiation webinar:
“Thank you for your webinar. It was very informative, logically presented, and many creative ideas were shared. Since this is my first experience as team leader, it was a ‘gold mine’ of info and resources.”
Sr. Barbara Daniels, MSC
Reading, Pennsylvania
How does the training work?
The hosts will be live, and participants can view the hosts’ webcam. Participants will not have their webcams or mics enabled, but all participants can add comments and questions through the chat function.
The training lasts officially for one hour. However, the hosts will remain online for as long as participants have questions.
Is there a fee for the training?
The live training is free and open to everyone.
Will there be a recording available later?
A recording will be available for all Team Initiation Members. If you are not yet a member, you can learn more about the benefits of membership here.
