Diocese of Winona – Ministry Days Conference
“Rediscovering Discipleship in the New Evangelization”
Memories First “Locks”
First Steps
First Lost Tooth
First “Potty”
Historical Context of the NE Vatican II Council – 1962-‐1965 3rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1974 Evangelli Nuntiandi – 1975 4th Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1977 Catechesi Tradendae – 1979 2nd Extraordinary Assembly of the Bishops – 1985 Catechism of the Catholic Church – 1992 General Directory for Catechesis – 1997
Historical Context of the NE
1965
Vatican II Council – 1962-‐
3rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1974
Evangelli Nuntiandi – 1975 4th Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1977 Catechesi Tradendae – 1979 2nd Extraordinary Assembly of the Bishops – 1985 Catechism of the Catholic Church – 1992 General Directory for Catechesis – 1997
Historical Context of the NE
1965
Vatican II Council – 1962-‐
3rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1974 Evangelli Nuntiandi – 1975 4th Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1977 Catechesi Tradendae – 1979
2nd Extraordinary Assembly of the Bishops – 1985 Catechism of the Catholic Church – 1992 General Directory for Catechesis – 1997
Historical Context of the NE
1962
Vatican II Council – -‐1965 3rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1974 Evangelli Nuntiandi – 1975 4th Ordinary General Assembly of the Bishops – 1977 Catechesi Tradendae – 1979 2nd Extraordinary Assembly of the Bishops – 1985
Catechism of the Catholic Church – 1992 General Directory for Catechesis – 1997
The Historical Context Vatican II Council –
1962-‐1965
2012 – PontiKical Council for the NE 2012 – The Year of Faith 2012 – 13TH Ordinary Assembly of the Bishops
“In the light of all this, I have decided to announce a Year of Faith. It will begin on 11 October 2012, the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and it will end on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, on 24 November 2013. The starting date of 11 October 2012 also marks the twentieth anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church . . .� PF, 4
“In the light of all this, I have decided to announce a Year of Faith. It will begin on 11 October 2012, the fiftieth
anniversary of the opening of the
Second Vatican Council, and it will end on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, on 24 November 2013. The starting date of 11 October 2012 also marks the twentieth
anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church . . .� PF, 4
What’s Next??
The New Evangelization? 1 “Mission ad gentes” Third world People who have never heard the Gospel message
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“Pastoral Care” Know Jesus Accepted Him Need Support
Whole NEW group Lost sense of the faith; not really living it anymore; may “claim” to be Christian
Big, BIG Stuff Going On! Vatican II – 1962-‐1965 Evangelli Nuntiandi Redemptoris Missio
PontiKical Council for the New Evangelization A Synod of Bishops back in October
Catechesi Tradendae Catechism of the Catholic Church General Directory for k o o B Catechesis ay
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A “Year of Faith” ending in October
“Audibles”
What is a Disciple? St. Augustine v Believers, "strengthen themselves by believing” v Only through believing does faith grow and
become stronger; there is no other possibility for possessing certitude with regard to one’s life apart from self-abandonment, in a continuous crescendo, into the hands of a love that seems to grow constantly because it has its origin in God.
Interiority . . . Through faith, this new life shapes the whole of human existence according to the radical new reality of the resurrection. To the extent that he freely cooperates, man’s thoughts and affections, mentality and conduct are slowly purified and transformed, on a journey that is never completely finished in this life.
Interiority . . . “Faith working through love” (Gal 5:6) becomes a new criterion of understanding and action that changes the whole of man’s life (cf. Rom 12:2; Col 3:9-10; Eph 4:20-29; 2 Cor 5:17). PF, 6
. . . FOR Mission It is the love of Christ that fills our hearts and impels us to evangelize. there is a need for stronger ecclesial commitment to new evangelization in order to rediscover the joy of believing and the enthusiasm for communicating the faith.
. . . FOR Mission In rediscovering his love day by day, the missionary commitment of believers attains force and vigour that can never fade away. Faith grows when it is lived as an experience of love received and when it is communicated as an experience of grace and joy.
. . . FOR Mission It makes us fruitful, because it expands our hearts in hope and enables us to bear life-giving witness: indeed, it opens the hearts and minds of those who listen to respond to the Lord’s invitation to adhere to his word and become his disciples. PF, 7
Interiority
FOR Mission
The “Process” of Conversion
PRE-‐ EVANG
INITIAL PROCLAMATION
INITIAL CONVERSION
The “Process” of Conversion
INITIATORY CATECHESIS
ADHERENCE
ONGOING FORMATION
MISSIONARY INITIATIVE
The “Process” of Conversion PRIMARY EVANGELIZATION Initial Proclamation PRE-‐ EVANG
INITIAL PROCLAMATION
INITIAL CONVERSION
The “Process” of Conversion
INITIATORY CATECHESIS
ADHERENCE
ONGOING FORMATION
DISCIPLESHIP
MISSIONARY INITIATIVE
The “Process” of Conversion PRIMARY EVANGELIZATION PRE-‐ EVANG INITIATORY CATECHESIS
INITIAL PROCLAMATION ADHERENCE
INITIAL CONVERSION
ONGOING FORMATION
DISCIPLESHIP
MISSIONARY INITIATIVE
Practical Application Understanding Conversion PRE-‐ EVANG
INITIAL PROCLAMATION
• Relationships • Community • Building Trust • Apologetics*
INITIAL CONVERSION
• Proclamation • Liberating message • Focused on Christ • Conversion engines
Before Discipleship can really happen:
Starting in this phase of the process – developing community, growing in relationships, dealing with questions, fostering initial conversion, etc.
The “Process” of Conversion
INITIATORY CATECHESIS
ADHERENCE
ONGOING FORMATION
DISCIPLESHIP
MISSIONARY INITIATIVE
Practical Application Areas of Formation HUMAN FORMATION • Understanding self and others • Psychological health • Mature sexuality • Genuine care for others • Virtues
• Time together • Social activities • Group discussions • One-‐on-‐one time • Life experience • AfBirmation -‐ Critique
Practical Application Areas of Formation SPIRITUAL FORMATION • Union with Christ • Built on Scriptures • Liturgy & Sacraments • Awareness of sin • Suffering • Mary • Love for Church
• Shared prayer • Adoration • Faith sharing • Shared Service • Lives of the saints • One-‐on-‐one time
Practical Application Areas of Formation INTELLECTUAL FORMATION • Scripture • Catechesis • Moral Life • Christian virtue
• Discipleship Studies • Bible Studies • Small Communities • Men’s and Women’s Groups • Faith sharing • Lives of the saints
Practical Application Areas of Formation PASTORAL FORMATION • Family Life • Culture • Relationship skills • Behavior -‐ Choices
• Faith Sharing • One-‐on-‐one time • Counseling • Engaging parents • Engaging culture • Renewing culture