June 2016
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Evangelization Offerings:
 
Continuing the theme of discipleship and living our faith in Jesus Christ the Office of Evangelization is pleased to announce in this newsletter:

  • 2016 Stewardship and Evangelization Workshop
  • Suggested Outreach Resource from Paulist Evangelization Ministries
  • Webinar training from ALPHA
Stewardship and Evangelization
Workshop - Save The Date
November 11th or 12th

The Offices of Stewardship and Evangelization invite all clergy, parish staff, and lay leaders or volunteers in the ministries of stewardship and evangelization to a four-hour workshop featuring national presenters, followed by small and large group discussions.  Participants will leave inspired, renewed and empowered with concrete steps in mind for the ministries of stewardship and evangelization beneficial in their parish or organization.
 
To accommodate many schedules, the exact same workshop will be held twice on

Friday. November 11 from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm 
Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

St. Victor in Richfield.
 
Click here to learn more about the line-up of speakers.
 

And for now...please join us by saving the date on your calendar today and watching for updates in the months ahead!  
Suggested Summer Resource:
 
Paulist Evangelization Ministries offers a good resource for reaching out in many ways.  Neighbors Reaching Neighbors has everything your parish needs to reach out

The Neighbors Reaching Neighbors program develops a friendly, socially-aware perspective of Catholic believers inviting others in a caring and non-threatening way.
 
Whether it's recruiting children for religious education, reaching out in a new development, inviting Catholics to reconnect with their faith, or letting people know about the start of the RCIA - Neighbors Reaching Neighbors will provide the resources you need to help your evangelization efforts succeed!
 
The Full Parish Kit includes one of each of the following:
  • Pocket Folder with samples of: a postcard, business card, flyers, posters, invitation card, letters, bulletin announcements, press release, gift bookmark, door hanger bag
  • Mini-Booklets
  • Faith Outreach Brochures
  • Parish Manual
  • Template CD (includes templates in English and Spanish)
  • DVD (Disc 1: An Intro to the Catholic People, Disc 2: Catholics Giving Witness)
  • Prayer Book
  Order Your Tool Kit to preview all the material available.
ALPHA in A Catholic Context
Explore ALPHA Webinar
Wednesday, June 15th at 3:00 pm
Alpha Question Mark
Join us to learn more about how Alpha is being used as a tool for the New Evangelization throughout the world, and how YOU can use it too!


Can't make it? No worries!  Simply register below, and we will make sure you to email you a copy of the webinar recording for you to listen at your convenience.

Click here to register for this webinar on June 15 at 3:00 pm

ALPHA Administrator's Forum Webinar
Tuesday, June 7th at 8:00 pm
Alpha Question Mark

This webinar is a wonderful time to check in with other Alpha Administrators from around the country as we share best practices, stories, and tips on the topic of  Reaching Outsiders with your Alpha . We are sure you'll find this hour to be an invaluable tool to take your Alpha course to the next level, so please plan on joining in!

Click here to register for this Webinar on June 7, 2016 at 8:00 pm

Can't make it? No worries. Simply register and we will send you a copy of the recording!

 
It is our right and duty to evangelize
(Pope Paul VI)
In This Issue
A Note from the Director:

Summertime is a great time to be out, reaching out and welcoming others to the faith.  

Be prepared to use your Spiritual Gifts and watch for every opportunity to live your faith in Jesus Christ.

 
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For more information, Contact:
Terrie Baldwin, Director
Diocese of Cleveland - Office of Evangelization
tbaldwin@dioceseofcleveland.org
(216) 696-6525, ext. 2540

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