Formation for the New Evangelization
Be My Witness
It only takes a spark to start a fire.
We are called to bear witness to something GREATER than ourselves. Be My Witness is an engaging and interactive experience that illuminates the path closer to God and ignites the flames of evangelization.
Be My Witness
In the quiet corners of our hearts, where faith flickers like a candle in the wind, there emerges a call to bear witness to something greater than ourselves. It is within this sacred space that RENEW International's" Be My Witness" experience illuminates the path, igniting the flames of evangelization with a brilliance that transcends the mundane and touches the very essence of our souls .
With every word spoken, every lesson imparted, and every soul touched, it resonates with an emotional resonance that strikes chords deep within us .
Engage and Impact Parishioners
Jesus's call was simple: be my witnesses! We are all called to bear witness to a constantly new way of living together in fidelity to the gospel. Be My Witness is not just an experience it is an embodiment of hope, a reservoir of profound transformation, and a testament to the power of faith in action.
If you wish to make your parish more welcoming and vibrant, we hope you will explore Be My Witness, which is also available in Spanish as Sean mis testigos. It’s an emotional journey and a powerful response to the church’s clarion call for a new evangelization.
The Journey of Be My Witness
The 12 sessions of the Be My Witness experience take participants through three key stages:
A personal experience of being evangelized
An exploration of evangelizing methods and the attitudes and behaviors of missionary disciples
A recognition of the potential for transforming society - the small, but significant ways that our words and actions can bring the presence of Christ into the world through the social ministry of the church
Benefits of Be My Witness
Available in both English and Spanish for diverse communities (explore the resource HERE)
Utilize a Christ-centered, Spirit-led approach to forming disciples for the New Evangelization
Engage your priests, staff, parish leaders and parishioners to create an ever-widening circle of commitment to Christ's mission.
Explore key insights from Pope Francis’ landmark document, The Joy of the Gospel, and develop the attitudes and behaviors of missionary disciples.
Take evangelization to the next level by creating an ever-widening circle of commitment where the parish is the center of constant missionary outreach.
Participant Resources
Witness Stories and reflections on the call to be evangelizers
Gospel passages depicting encounters with Christ
Questions to prompt discussion and faith sharing
Prayers and music suggestions for spiritually enriching experience
Action steps for living as a missionary disciples
Join the Conversation
Be My Witness gets the conversation started in the parish about the single most important topic facing our Church today--evangelization. It gives parish leaders the process and tools to build an ever-widening circle of conversion and commitment. The results are the pastoral plans and motivation needed to transform the parish into a “center of constant missionary outreach.”
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There’s no better time than now to renew our own relationship with Christ, to deepen our own identity as missionary disciples. Fill out the form below to learn more about Be My Witness and learn how to get involved.
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