Adult Faith Formation ~ Parish Renewal

Disciples in Mission-3 year process

increase awareness of the baptismal call of discipleship
all are called to participate in the church’s mission of evangelization
builds confidence to witness to Jesus Christ
develops the habit of being disciples in the family, neighborhood and workplace
youth and young-adult friendly
sensitive to multi-lingual and multi-cultural dimensions

Through small faith sharing groups the parish reflection day the goals are

welcoming parish that reaches out to Catholics fallen away from the church
parish recognizes the evangelizing potential of the domestic church
fosters lay leadership
raises awareness of ecumenical and inter-faith dimensions
increase inquirers to the RCIA
Disciples in Mission provides a total parish kit to implement and use within the parish

Information: Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association, www.pncea.org or www.disciplesinmission.org

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ALPHA for Catholics – 10 week process

a friendly and engaging way to encounter faith
covers the basic foundations of Christianity
very attractive to young adults
systematic presentation of the Gospel message
invites participation and discussion in small groups
builds community and relationships
open to those investigating Christianity as well as the regular church-goers

Topics covered:

who is Jesus
why and how to read the bible
why and how to pray
about the Holy Spirit
evil and sin
about the Church

Information: Christ Life,
the North American headquarters for Alpha for Catholic
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Christ Renews His Parish

These men’s and women’s retreats are conducted in the parish from Saturday morning until the late afternoon on Sunday. The retreats are led by a team of parishioners and clergy who would have already participated in a ChiRP retreat. The format consists of witness talks on various catechetical and kerygma themes. For information

CRHP
PO Box 19100, Cleveland, OH 44119
216-731-7903
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PARISH RENEWAL

Parish renewal programs provide a valuable structure for a community desiring to initiate Go and Make Disciples.

All resources and materials are available in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Media Centers

Jump to:

Disciples in Mission
ALPHA for Catholics
Renew International
New Beginnings
Christ Renews His Parish

Renew International fosters spiritual renewal, evangelization and the transformation of the world through parish-based small Christian communities

Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism – 4 year-48 session process

concrete approach to help adults deepen their Catholic faith
connect Catholic teachings to their everyday lives
thorough exploration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
encourages learning in a prayerful small community setting
sessions on Catholic beliefs, sacraments, morality, and prayer
use the Catechism, scriptural, and reflection questions
formation tool for catechist, RCIA, sacramental preparation programs

Why Catholic? team provides the orientation, small community leader formation, retreat experiences, an invitation video, and family-oriented bulletin inserts. Resources to implement the process are available in the Why Catholic? Parish Kit.

RENEW – 21/2 year process of 5 sessions each lasting 6-weeks

Season I: God, A Community of Love
Season II: Conversion
Season III: Reaching Out (Through Evangelization)
Season IV: Reconciliation (Deepening Unity)
Season V: Renewing for the 21st Century

RENEW International offers on-location trainings for clusters of parishes for

formation of a core team
facilitator training
pastoral support

Information: Renew International
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New Beginnings – 3-one hour sessions

Engages parishioners to become involved in the parish

elevates the role of the laity
parishioners assume ownership of parish
parishioners use their talents in a ministerial setting

Sessions

My Parish – membership and ownership
My Spirituality – support of spiritual growth in the parish setting
My Ministry – out-ward directed steps of living the word through ministry

Information: www.nbontheweb.com/christian/products.asp

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Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools Office


Parish Renewal Parish Missions Welcoming Small Christian Communities Organizing Resources Adult Faith Formation
Disciples in Mission-3 year process increase awareness of the baptismal call of discipleship all are called to participate in the church’s mission of evangelization builds confidence to witness to Jesus Christ develops the habit of being disciples in the family, neighborhood and workplace youth and young-adult friendly sensitive to multi-lingual and multi-cultural dimensions Through small faith sharing groups the parish reflection day the goals are welcoming parish that reaches out to Catholics fallen away from the church parish recognizes the evangelizing potential of the domestic church fosters lay leadership raises awareness of ecumenical and inter-faith dimensions increase inquirers to the RCIA Disciples in Mission provides a total parish kit to implement and use within the parish Information: Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association, www.pncea.org or www.disciplesinmission.org back to top ALPHA for Catholics – 10 week process a friendly and engaging way to encounter faith covers the basic foundations of Christianity very attractive to young adults systematic presentation of the Gospel message invites participation and discussion in small groups builds community and relationships open to those investigating Christianity as well as the regular church-goers Topics covered: who is Jesus why and how to read the bible why and how to pray about the Holy Spirit evil and sin about the Church Information: Christ Life, the North American headquarters for Alpha for Catholic back to top Christ Renews His Parish These men’s and women’s retreats are conducted in the parish from Saturday morning until the late afternoon on Sunday. The retreats are led by a team of parishioners and clergy who would have already participated in a ChiRP retreat. The format consists of witness talks on various catechetical and kerygma themes. For information CRHP PO Box 19100, Cleveland, OH 44119 216-731-7903 back to top
	PARISH RENEWAL Parish renewal programs provide a valuable structure for a community desiring to initiate Go and Make Disciples. All resources and materials are available in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Media Centers Jump to: Disciples in Mission ALPHA for Catholics Renew International New Beginnings Christ Renews His Parish Renew International fosters spiritual renewal, evangelization and the transformation of the world through parish-based small Christian communities Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism – 4 year-48 session process concrete approach to help adults deepen their Catholic faith connect Catholic teachings to their everyday lives thorough exploration of the Catechism of the Catholic Church encourages learning in a prayerful small community setting sessions on Catholic beliefs, sacraments, morality, and prayer use the Catechism, scriptural, and reflection questions formation tool for catechist, RCIA, sacramental preparation programs Why Catholic? team provides the orientation, small community leader formation, retreat experiences, an invitation video, and family-oriented bulletin inserts. Resources to implement the process are available in the Why Catholic? Parish Kit. RENEW – 21/2 year process of 5 sessions each lasting 6-weeks Season I: God, A Community of Love Season II: Conversion Season III: Reaching Out (Through Evangelization) Season IV: Reconciliation (Deepening Unity) Season V: Renewing for the 21st Century RENEW International offers on-location trainings for clusters of parishes for formation of a core team facilitator training pastoral support Information: Renew International back to top New Beginnings – 3-one hour sessions Engages parishioners to become involved in the parish elevates the role of the laity parishioners assume ownership of parish parishioners use their talents in a ministerial setting Sessions My Parish – membership and ownership My Spirituality – support of spiritual growth in the parish setting My Ministry – out-ward directed steps of living the word through ministry Information: www.nbontheweb.com/christian/products.asp back to top
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools Office