Evangelization & Discipleship

As missionary disciples we serve Christ in the world by serving others. Evangelization, powered by the Holy Spirit, must be made relevant and properly positioned within today's culture. Our mission to effectively proclaim the Good News must be informed by the need to grow in knowledge and understanding of all God’s people.

Creating and Supporting a Community That Leads Others to Discover, Follow, Worship and Share Jesus

"Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey."

Pope Francis, Evangeli Gaudium

Create and Support dynamic communities of discipleship by:

Providing parishes with the resources and support necessary to develop programs that promote discipleship
Enhancing the number and frequency of evangelization courses and discipleship seminars
Developing programs that promote intercultural competencies for ordained and lay ministries
Creating evangelization resources, courses and discipleship seminars for online and digital interaction
Training laity and clergy to strengthen service to people who are hurting through healing ministries
Enhancing the current chaplaincy program to minister to people in hospitals, long-term health care facilities and prisons
Understanding the needs of and strengthening our rural parishes

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Questions about discipleship and evangelization

Why is missionary discipleship important?

How will these initiatives impact our changing Church in northeastern Wisconsin?

The evangelization plans are aimed at planning for the future of the Church by meeting people where they are at and walking with them as they journey closer to the love of God. For example, a few of the initiatives focus on additional outreach to engage diverse ethnic communities, further equipping and strengthening our rural parishes and expanding healing ministries throughout the Diocese. It is through these programs we will be able to make a bigger impact on the lives of more people in our communities.

Why is it necessary for parishes to increase the number and frequency of evangelization and discipleship seminars?

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