Methods of Evangelization

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Methods of Evangelization

• CAT105/Session 2 Youth Evangelization
• Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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1. Characteristics of Pre-Evangelization

1. Preparation to encounter Christ and receive the
   Gospels
2. Built on holy, healthy relationships
3. Introduces the person to the Christian Community
4. No Doctrine
5. Keywords Hospitality, Acceptance, Love

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2. Characteristics of Evangelization

1. Proclamation of the Salvation of Christ - Kerygma
2. Invitation to conversion, being like Christ
3. Commitment to Christ and the Church
4. Answers ones basic question about life
5. Can be repeated at every moment of our lives
6. Keywords Conversion and Commitment

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3. Ways to Prepare teens for Evangelization.

• Living witness of an Adult Core Team
• Social Events
• Informal Gathering Time
• Presence of fun and joy.

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4. Qualities of an effective youth evangelizer

1. Serious commitment to following Christ.
2. Listener/Show genuine concern.
3. Ability to relate to teens.
4. Ability to work with parents.
5. Commitment to not crossing personal boundaries.

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5. Ways to Evangelize Teens

1. Jr. High Faith Formation
2. The Sunday Liturgy
3. Youth Group Meetings
4. Weekend Retreats
5. Rallies, Special Events and other Encounters

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5. Practicals See Handouts

• Giving a Testimony
• Leading Small Groups
• How to give a good teaching
• Elements of a successful youth meeting

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6. Evangelizing Teens through the Scriptures

1. Get them a Bible!
2. Incorporate Scripture in every meeting even
   socials
3. Have Scripture drive every teaching and prayer
4. Encourage Lectio Divina approach to Scripture
5. Lectionary, Gospels, Bible Geek

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7. Signs of Conversion/evangelistic growth of
teens includes

1. Joy at the love of Christ
2. Desire to know the faith more deeply
3. Participation in parish, especially Mass
4. The desire to pray
5. The desire to repent and leave sin behind

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For Discussion

• Write your testimony and give it as if you were
  giving it to teens. What would you want them to
  know about Jesus.
• How can you be a better person of hospitality to
  your teens and their families?
• List three ways you can better use Scripture in
  your sessions.
• Read Acts 214-42. Summarize the content of St.
  Peters Address.