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What Does Evangelization Look Like?
Evangelization is not a program. It is a way of life. It is
- Christ-centered (putting on the mind of Christ, as St. Paul says)
- Inclusive - the Good News is for everyone
- Invitational (no manipulation or force)
- Conversion-based - initial transformation and continued growth
- Individual and communal
- Public, involving society at large - social values, human rights, justice, dignity of every persons, peace-making, etc.
- A process of dialogue and encounter - call and response; (Emmaus journey) conversion is a lifelong journey.
While evangelization is not a program, we can develop strategies to help us in being proactive about it. Know your parish - its strengths and challenges. Know you needs and those of the wider community. Be realistic about expectations and goals. Know your resources: human, financial and material. Affirm and encourage evangelization efforts already taking place. Build on the strengths you have in your parish.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations...
Mt. 28:19