Diocese of/de Pembroke

ARTICLE – What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus?

We often hear that becoming a Christian means “entering into a personal relationship with Jesus”. However, what lies behind this expression?   Having a personal relationship with Jesus involves establishing an intimate connection with Him characterized by faith, trust, and closeness. Through prayer and allowing His teachings to guide our thoughts

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ARTICLE – Unleashing The Evangelization Potential of Your Parish

To unleash a parish’s missionary potential, it’s important to discern the evangelization styles of its parishioners. Each parishioner has a personal way of understanding and approaching evangelization, and by identifying these styles, we can help them get more involved in the Church’s mission. Here is a questionnaire to help parishioners

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ARTICLE – The Ultimate Goal of Evangelization

Evangelization is the act of bringing people to place Jesus at the center of their lives. It goes beyond mere dissemination of religious knowledge; it is a call to facilitate a personal and transformative encounter with Jesus Christ. When we evangelize, we seek to present Jesus as the way, the

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ARTICLE – God’s Longing for Love and our Mission to Make it Known

God’s heart overflows with love and longing for all. His great compassion compelled Him to send Jesus, His Son, into the world to seek and save the lost. Even when mankind turned away, God’s heart kept burning with perfect love. “God so loved the world that he gave his one

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ARTICLE: Memorable Sundays

The Sunday Mass holds immense importance in the life of the Church. It is on this day that the paschal mystery, which encompasses the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, is celebrated. We gather on Sunday to listen to the word of God and participate in the Eucharist,

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Article: Fr. Bedard’s Three-Step Blueprint for Evangelization

In his book Evangelization, a challenge for the Catholic Church, Fr. Bod Bedard, the founder of the Companions of the Cross, delineates a comprehensive three-step process for effective evangelization: a clear presentation of the Gospel, a personal and conscious decision to embrace it, and subsequent surrender to the Lord, leading

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Guide for The Missionary Transformation of Parishes 

Guide for The Missionary Transformation of Parishes (PDF)  The goal of this guide is to assist parishes in transforming into missionary communities. It is possible for every Christian community, regardless of size or age, to find a way towards mission. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT WITH YOUR PARISH 1. Make the

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Divine Encounters: A Practical Guide for Small Evangelization Groups

  Divine Encounters: A Practical Guide for Small Evangelization Groups (PDF)  This booklet serves as a guide for people who desire launching a small evangelization group. It offers practical steps and insights, enabling them to evangelize effectively and bring about life-changing transformations in the lives of those they welcome in

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Article: The Missionary Transformation of Sant’Eustorgio Parish

When Don Pigi was first appointed as pastor of Sant’Eustorgio parish (Italy), only 12% of parishioners attended Sunday mass. Don Pigi felt discouraged and trapped in routine, unable to connect meaningfully with his parish community.  This changed when he learned about the parish renewal happening at St. Boniface in Florida

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Article: Creating Vibrant Faith Communities: Insights from ‘Excellent Catholic Parishes’

The book Excellent Catholic Parishes: The Guide to Best Places and Practices by Paul Wilkes, identifies several key factors that can assist a Catholic parish in becoming a vibrant and dynamic community. These factors are the result of extensive research conducted by the author, Paul Wilkes, and his team of

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