Evangelisation Flashcards
Catholic teaching on evangelization
.Jesus told his disciples to ‘make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son and of the holy spirit’
.Spread the gospels everywhere
.Doesn’t mean to convert, it’s about sharing and living out the message
What is Evangeli Gaudium?
.An encyclical by Pope Francis wrote in 2013 titled ‘the joy of the gospel’
.The Pope says the way to spread the gospel is by showing love to the poor, weak and vulnerable
What does the pope say in Evangeli Gaudium?
.He wants ‘a church which is poor and for the poor’
.Catholics should care for everyone, including the homeless and elderly
.Parishes must be welcoming places, ready to greet new people
.Catholics should always be looking for new was to spread the gospel
How does the church engage in evangelization locally?
.By the parish (mass and charity work etc)
.By the parish engaging with other parishes and faiths
.Choosing a career which demonstrates Christ’s love for the world, like teaching
.Work as a catechist, who prepares people for sacraments
.Get married and raise kids
How does the church engage in evangelization nationally?
.Bishops conference
.Attened national conferences and events to share their faith
. Proclaim ‘15: building missionary parishes, by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, affirm the good work already being done and provide resources for more work to be done
How does the church engage in evangelization globally?
.Pope visits countries and represents the church
.World youth days
.Pope uses social media
.International charities like CAFOD
What does the Catholic church teach about religious diversity?
.Other faiths should be respected
.Catholics should be respectful to those who have no beliefs but seek to do good
Benefits of religious diversity
.Greater understanding of other beliefs
.Varied and rich culture as experience other religions and traditions
.See things from a different perspective
.New ways of living and enjoying life
Challenges of religious diversity
.Not always easy to be open and understanding towards the views of others
.Tensions can exist between different faith groups
.Some beliefs and values may be ignored
.How can Christians spread the gospel if people aren’t interested?
Issues of religious diversity
.Conversion - religions trying to convert people of other faiths can cause conflicts
.Interfaith Marriages - Could cause conflict between the two families as they have different beliefs and values
.Raising children - if from an interfaith marriage it could cause conflict how they raise their child
