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2.8 Catholic Mission & Evangelisation (Key Terms (Evangelii Gaudium …

- - - - This is what he intended when he says to Peter
        'For you are Peter
        and on this rock
        I will build my church'
        (Matthew 16:18) :pen:
      - The Disciples do not feel confident
        about their ability to do this.
        Jesus assures them that he will be sending the Holy Spirit to assist them with this.
        
        “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you,
        and you will be my witnesses”
        (Acts: 1:8) :pen:
        
        They receive these powers at Pentecost.
        One of the things that happens is they are able to speak different languages - a useful skill for someone about to go into the world and share the Good News.
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdVYhVwHsDc
        
        After Pentecost...
        St Peter organised conversions in Palestine
        St Phillip converts an Ethiopian - leads to the spread of Christianity to Africa
      - At confirmation, a Catholic takes on the responsibility of the Great Commission themselves - and receives the Holy Spirit to help the to do this.
  - - - South and Central America became Catholic through the Spanish and Portuguese
      - North America and much of Africa became Protestant through the British
      - Ironically whilst faith boomed in the colonies and continues to do so today, in the West Church attendance is declining
- - - - Parish life provide many opportunities to share the joy of the Gospel: celebrating Mass and sacraments, charity work, social events, retreats.
      - Parishes work together with other Christian Churches,
        faith communities and agencies
        to show how the Church works
        for justice, social cohesion
        and the common good.
        
        http://request.org.uk/life/church/how-do-churches-live-and-work-together-in-their-communities/
      - Providing faith schools so children can hear about Jesus his promise of salvation
      - They may hold
        a parish 'mission' to encourage those who haven't been to Church for a while to come back and for those that already do to deepen in faith.
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ynKH8sYEJs
    - - The Bishops Conference (council of all UK Bishops) has a specialist area of work that focuses on evangelisation, providing support to dioceses
        
        Bishop's Conference Dept. for Evangelisation and Catechesis
      - Every year all Catholics in the UK spend one Sunday Mass on the theme of Home Mission. Catholics around the UK pray for the mission of the Church and take a special collection.
      - There are national gatherings of people, who come together to deepen in faith. For example, Flame invites all young people (Catholic and non-Catholic) to Wembley for music, catechesis, theatre and worship.
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe8bgosed80&feature=youtu.be
        
        Flame HOME
        
        Another one of these was Proclaim 15, a national event aimed at supporting parishes to evangelise
        
        Proclaim 15 Home
        
        Proclaim Video
      - Newspapers and magazines are published to help people learn more about what the Church does
        
        The Tablet
        
        Catholic Herald
      - Courses such as Alpha and Cafe gather people together to explore the basics of faith through discussions. This is run across many denominations of Christian in this country and internationally
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHqyPsRUsMU
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLQZM1QwuUs&list=PLC1EED7x3f1lnvQ4ttbUrm4ZGaX5VLgzj
    - - One of the ways the Church evangelises on a global scale is via the person of the Pope.
        His words and acts are widely reported, showing others how faith can be put into action.
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-29VZGtCLY
      - International TV stations such as EWTN share the Gospel straight into people's homes
      - Online evangelisation can take place through organisations such as Catholic Link and Mass Communication
      - There are international gatherings of Catholics to help them deepen in faith by meeting and praying together - and having fun!
        These include World Youth Day and the World Meeting of Families
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOxGBaEVM8c
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CusjJiDWZ3Y
      - The Church has international charities such as Caritas which through their work with the poor, models a living faith to others.
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz2wSNp_B_g
        
        *“It is not enough to offer someone a sandwich unless it is accompanied by the possibility of learning how to stand on one’s own two feet.
        Charity that leaves the poor person as he is,
        is not sufficient. (Pope Francis) :pen:
  - - - Through their choice of job - for example doctor, police officer, carer, teacher.
        This exemplifies God's love at work in the world.
      - Through ministry work, for example acting as a catechist, reader, or distributing Holy Communion at Mass.
      - By taking part in sacraments.
        For example, by marrying and bringing up a Catholic family, non-religious friends and family will see God's plan for family life modelled.
      - By being active in charity work, such as for CAFOD
        
        He said,
        "Lord, you know all things;
        you know that I love you."
        Jesus said, "Feed my sheep.
        (John 21:17) :pen:
      - By sharing with family and friends what the Church really believes about ethical and spiritual matters
        
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1myoyBFKoKU
    - - By attending one of the national conferences, for example Celebrate or Flame
      - By belonging to a national organisation linked to one's job, such as the Catholic Police Guild
    - - Attending gatherings like World Youth Day or the World Meeting of Families
      - Sharing faith via social media
      - Sharing faith by travelling and speaking at international gatherings like John Pridmore