“It is a joy to grow in faith with people of faith.” (PARISHIONER, L AKE HOPATCONG, N J)
www.LivingtheEucharist.org
A Beloved and Transformative Lenten Renewal Experience for the Whole Parish B R I N G I T TO YO U R PA R I S H F O R L E N T 2 0 1 6 !
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Help Your Parishioners Encounter Christ! Dear Followers of Jesus, The New Evangelization embodies what every pastoral leader wants for the parish: A deep, personal faith for each parishioner. A vibrant parish life. n Full, conscious, and active participation in the Mass. n Gratitude for our Catholic faith and identity. n The joy of living and sharing the Gospel. n n
This is the full realization of Pope Francis’ vision for the New Evangelization— and your parish can experience it this coming Lent, through Living the Eucharist. Since Lent 2012, the Living the Eucharist ministry has brought joy to parishioners in more than 950 parishes in 93 dioceses throughout the United States. This dynamic ministry fosters encounters with Christ through a deeper understanding and love of the Eucharist, the central sacrament of our Catholic faith. Participants truly love Living the Eucharist, calling it “the answer to a prayer,” and “the best Lenten program ever.” It teaches parishioners new habits that transform their spiritual lives through new ways of praying, living, and sharing their faith as disciples of Jesus every single day. The Holy Spirit works powerfully through Living the Eucharist to foster the New Evangelization. Bring this beloved and transformative program to your parish this Lent. It’s affordable, easy-to-use, adaptable to any type of parish and any budget, and available in English and Spanish.
Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Frank DeSiano, CSP
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President Paulist Evangelization Ministries
“Paulist Evangelization Ministries has given Catholic parishes around the United States a magnificent gift in Living the Eucharist.” ( T E A M C O O R D I N ATO R S, RO U N D L A K E , N Y )
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Living the Eucharist Renews Faith and Parish Life What are signs of a vibrant parish? Thriving youth ministries and adult small groups. Powerful liturgies that involve the whole congregation. Ongoing faith formation in discipleship. Outreach to inactive Catholics and invitations to those without a church. Encounters with Christ leading our people into greater holiness. Now, all parishes can foster these dynamics of the New Evangelization. Living the Eucharist—our widely-praised and successful parish Lenten ministry—gets the results you want for your parish and parishioners. It has already helped nearly 1,000 parishes accomplish these goals! Based on Pope Benedict’s The Sacrament of Charity, Living the Eucharist carries forth Pope Francis’ call that we enliven our Catholic life by living faith boldly and openly.
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience Living the Eucharist. This was truly, truly wonderful.”
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( A L B U Q U E RQ U E , N M )
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Bring Living the Eucharist to your parish this Lent!
PARISHIONERS LOVE LIVING THE EUCHARIST Over 4,400 small group members have given us feedback: 90% rate their experience as Excellent or Very Good. 91% have a greater understanding of the Eucharist. n 87% participate more fully in the Mass. n 95% are now more committed to live as disciples of Jesus each day. n n
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Everything Your Parish Needs to Get Up and Running Whether your parish is brand-new to Living the Eucharist or an old hand at offering this ministry, our resources are designed to make sure that you can get up and running quickly, affordably, and effectively—even with a small team or a small budget. MULTI-MEDIA TOOLS MAXIMIZE OUTREACH
NEW to Living the Eucharist? ORDER our Parish Starter Kit. Our Parish Starter Kit makes it easy to launch Living the Eucharist in your parish. It contains everything you need to participate in Lent 2016 (Liturgical Year C), including detailed and easy-tofollow leader guides, introductory videos, everything you need to train small group leaders, and samples of every single program tool you’ll be using.
ALREADY PARTICIPATING in Living the Eucharist? ORDER our Parish Resource Pack. To help you plan what you’ll need for this coming Lent, our Parish Resource Pack contains samples of all of the program materials for Lent 2016. See what’s going to change, what materials you’ll need to order, and preview the Liturgical Year C program with your pastor and your parish team.
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Videos promote participation and help orient parish leaders and team members.
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Posters and sign-up brochures invite all parishioners to participate.
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Participant Booklets, Leader Guides, and Family Activity Booklets are step-by-step resources designed specifically for each type of small group.
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Catechetical and Devotional Materials promote individual, self-paced participation.
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Leadership Team Manual is a complete “A-Z,” “how-to” guide for your parish team.
RESOURCES ARE PROVEN AND EASY TO USE Our materials are priced to encourage maximum parish participation and designed so that a small team can easily implement Living the Eucharist in any parish. More than 950 parishes in 93 dioceses around the U.S. have successfully implemented Living the Eucharist since 2012.
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View our videos at www.LivingtheEucharist.org/learnabout
“The materials were an excellent choice. They were broad enough to touch a diverse group of people and offer each of us ways to grow in our faith. I’m glad I did this.” ( W E ST L A N D, M I )
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Engage Your Whole Parish During Lent! n
Small Faith-Sharing Groups for Adults—meet weekly during Lent to learn more about the Eucharist, strengthen their sense of community, prepare to renew their baptismal promises at Easter, and share their faith.
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Small Faith-Sharing Groups for Teens—discipleship groups engage and inspire high school students.
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Family Activities in the Home—encourage children to grow in faith, deepen family spirituality and participation in Mass.
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Lenten Meditative Readings for Adults and Teens—help parishioners prepare for Easter through daily reflections on the Mass and Scripture.
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Bulletin Inserts for the Entire Parish—help parishioners grow in their faith through weekly teachings, as well as Reflect, Act, and Pray sections that foster personal spiritual growth.
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Prayer Cards for the Whole Parish—feature the beautiful prayer Soul of Christ, Sanctify Me and are a popular take-away for all parishioners.
Preview all materials at www.LivingtheEucharist.org/preview “I have come to realize that the Eucharist is more than the consecrated Bread and Wine but is also vitally linked to the mission of social justice.”
“I love this time of year and Living the Eucharist. It adds so much to preparing for Easter and the Easter Season.” (KN OX VI LLE, TN)
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Participants Testify to What Living the Eucharist Can Do for Your Parish PHOTO FROM ISTOCKPHOTO.COM
INVOLVE FAMILIES IN LIVING A EUCHARISTIC SPIRITUALITY IN THE HOME “Through the Family Activity Booklet the children gained a better understanding of the Eucharist, what it represents, and what Lent is truly for.” ( ALDEN, NY )
HELP PARISHIONERS LEARN TO WITNESS TO CHRIST “I valued talking about my faith in our small group. If we are to evangelize, it is good to vocalize our thoughts with people who share our beliefs before going out to those who might not.”
GUIDE PARISHIONERS TO NEW DEPTHS IN SPIRITUALITY “I have learned to be more in tune with God. Lectio divina has opened up a new spiritual pathway for me.” ( A L B U Q U E RQ U E , N M )
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CONNECT WITH YOUNG ADULTS “Do this young adult group every year! What a great way to renew individual conversion and build up community in the parish family!”
INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN ADULT FORMATION “Our parish had the highest number of participants of any program offered by the parish in recent history.” ( T E A M C O O R D I N ATO R , M O N RO E , L A )
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Living the Eucharist Order Form THREE EASY WAYS TO ORDER 1. Visit our secure website: www.LivingtheEucharist.org 2. Call 1-800-435-7116 (9am-5pm ET, Credit Cards Only) 3. Mail this form with your check or credit card information to: Paulist Evangelizations Ministries Order Department PO Box 1020, Sewickley, PA 15143-1020 Please make checks payable to Paulist Evangelization Ministries A. Parishes NEW to Living the Eucharist
Living the Eucharist Parish Starter Kit for Year C (Lent 2016) Parish Resource Pack for Year C (see below), plus n Parish Leadership Team Manual n DVD with eight videos
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ENGLISH # 110
x $69.95
SPANISH # 111
x $69.95
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B. Parishes Currently Participating in Living the Eucharist
Living the Eucharist Parish Resource Pack for Year C (Lent 2016) Small Group Participant Booklet n Small Group Leader Guide n Small Group Participant Booklet for Teens n Small Group Leader Guide for Teens n Family Activity Booklet n From Exodus to Easter: My Daily Journey Through Lent n Bulletin Inserts n Prayer Card n Sign-up Sunday Brochure n Living the Eucharist Poster
ENGLISH # 970
x $34.95
SPANISH # 971
x $34.95
TOTAL FOR ORDER
The prices include free shipping and handling.
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