Evangelization is the unifying purpose for parish life. It is the central priority and energizing core that insures faithfulness to the Gospel and guarantees vitality for the community. The Office of Parish Life provides workshops, retreats, consultation, formation and planning facilitation for evangelizing parishes.
Workshops
(Presentations can be customized or combined)
Skills for Parish Evangelization (a three session mini-course for parishes interested in evangelization)
- Revitalizing the Spiritual Life of the Parish
- Inviting, Welcoming and Reaching Out
- Transforming the World with the Gospel
(Dowload Flyer)
OTHER WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
ABC's of Catholic Evangelization (for anyone interested in evangelization)
- What is so Catholic about evangelization? 
- What is the difference between evangelizing and proselytizing?
- How do we do it?
Parish Evangelization Teams (for pastoral council or the evangelization team)
- What is a parish “E-Team”?
- How do we do it?
- Who will help?
Becoming an Evangelizing Parish (for parish staff and pastoral council)
- Why Catholics Evangelize
- Proven Outreach Strategies
- Ways to Invite the Next Generation
- Welcoming at Points of Contact
- Growing an Engaged Church
Eucharist and Evangelization (for anyone in parish ministry)
- “Ite Missa Est” - starting with Mass
- The Process of Personal Conversion
- Growing in Faith by Giving it Away
Best Practices in Parish Evangelization (for all parish leaders)
- What is so Catholic about evangelization
- A criteria for deciding what to do first
- Engaging parishioners is more than involving them
- Best practices to fit every goal
For More Evangelization Resources (in print and web) contact:
Office of Parish Life
795 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: 716-847-5531
Fax: 716-847-2206
Click on these other valuable resources for vibrant parish life:
Catechumenate (RCIA)
Cultural Diversity
Catholic Charities - Service Corps
Disabilities
Family Life
Life-long Faith Formation
Parish Life
Pro-Life
Worship
Youth and Young Adult Ministry