Worship and Evangelization Outreach / Anita Bardo

Workshop will share how to spread the good news

“… but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope” (1 Pt 3:15).

In the archdiocesan Office of Evangelization, we are here to help give you the opportunity to share and be a witness to one another by affording you the resources to take steps to build upon your commitment to Christ.

Evangelization should become more important in our faith communities by being able to share the Gospel and our own experiences, our own stories with one another, which leads to our own spiritual growth.

We are all called to be disciples of Christ. We are called to follow Jesus’ authority, and that is to go and “make disciples of all the nations” (Mt 28:19).

In some aspects of our lives, we find ourselves somewhat lost in our faith, a faith of truly not understanding where we fit in, the direction where God may be leading us. By accompanying one another in our faith, we can find solace in knowing that we can encounter God together. We can share our story with one another; this is one of the greatest resources for evangelizing.

Our upcoming workshop, Evangelization 101, is a basic training designed to reach targeted audiences in our parish territories: the unchurched; those who have been alienated and those who are practicing the faith.

The workshop is being hosted by St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, in Nashville, and being sponsored by the Office of Evangelization. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, and includes lunch. A modest fee will be assessed to your parish, or scholarships are available. Visit Evangelization101Workshop.eventbrite.com to register.

To understand more fully what the day will entail, there are two main paths that would lead someone to attend.

First path: Your parish has decided to have an evangelization team and you are coming with support of your pastor, seeking a definite plan to take back and put into action.

Second path: You’re not sure what an evangelization team is, but you are passionate about evangelization and want to learn more about the role such a team could play in helping your parish grow by God’s grace.

The training is about starting an evangelization team. You don’t have to know all the answers; it’s an opportunity to find out more about how you can try to start your team. If you sign up today, you’ll learn more. If you’re not sure, sign up and come learn more by participating in the workshop.

Jesus was led by the Spirit of God to a life of preaching and of service. We also have that same Spirit to share, with others.

The Office of Evangelization is excited about hosting a day-long, engaging workshop on the tools you’ll need to guide, teach and inspire. Reserve your seat at the table, and invite and encourage others to do the same.

For more information, call 317-236-1466.
 

(Anita Bardo is the coordinator of evangelization and discipleship in the archdiocesan Office of Catechesis. She can be reached at abardo@archindy.org.) †