Monthly Theme's Supplementary Material

September - Evangelization

Matthew 4:19

Matthew 28:17-20

1 Peter 3:15

2 Corinthians 5:20

Pope John Paul II's Redemptor Hominis
- Small Group Questions to Consider:
  
  Compare and contrast what you see as the ‘old/traditional’ approaches to evangelization versus ‘new/novel’ methods. What are the strengths and weaknesses of both? Is there a ‘better’ approach; why?
  
  Do Catholics better evangelize in Catholic to Catholic groups/settings—the fundamentals agreed upon the focus centers on strengthening existing faith—or do ecumenical initiatives with Protestants and non-Christian people also prove fruitful, especially in bringing new people, converts, into the Church?
  
  What, in your opinion, are 3 essential factors/components to good evangelization?
  
  Conversely, what approaches or attitudes hinder successful evangelization?
  
  What is the future of Catholic evangelization; 10, 20, 50 years down the road? How will the Church strengthen the faith of its members while drawing ever greater numbers of men and women into the Church?