Pope Francis

Ongoing evangelization: Making missionary disciples

The journey through the catechumenate is a profound period of transformation, but sometimes we can make the mistake of viewing evangelization as a preliminary stage with a firm stop date. But what if evangelization wasn’t just a starting point? What if it were a continuous thread woven throughout the entire catechumenate, forming active witnesses who

Ongoing evangelization: Making missionary disciples

Igniting faith: The apprenticeship model in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

One of the most powerful aspects of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is its emphasis on immersing those seeking Christ into a living, active parish community (see OCIA 75.2). The rite teaches that faith is not merely a set of intellectual beliefs but a way of life that is learned through participation and

Igniting faith: The apprenticeship model in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

It takes a parish: Assembling your catechumenate dream team

Who do you need on your team for catechumenate ministry? That’s what we’re going to discuss in week two of the speaker series, “Building Blocks of the Catechumenate.” While the Order (Rite) of Christian Initiation of Adults itself never uses the word “team,” anyone who has ever worked in this ministry knows it’s impossible to

It takes a parish: Assembling your catechumenate dream team

Can your parish change the world? What would happen if…?

In my last few articles, I’ve shared thoughts about what it means for individual catechists—and entire parishes—to move from comfort to mission. Pope Francis challenges us to go forth—to step outside the safe, familiar routines we’ve grown accustomed to and to risk getting “bruised” for the sake of the gospel. Now I want to ask,

Can your parish change the world? What would happen if…?

From maintenance to mission: Revitalizing our parishes for the future

In a previous article, we explored how each of us, as catechists, is called to move beyond our comfort zones and embrace the audacity of faith in our personal lives. Pope Francis has challenged us to be bold, to risk being “bruised” for the sake of the gospel rather than remaining “ill” within the confines

From maintenance to mission: Revitalizing our parishes for the future

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