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An Evangelization Initiative of the Archdiocese of Boston
in partnership with CatholicsComeHome.org
Seeking “As in all ages, man of the third
millennium needs God and seeks him perhaps without realizing it. [Our duty] is to respond to this profound yearning of the human heart and to offer all …
the immutable and always living Word of eternal life that is Christ, hope of the world.” Pope Benedict XVI, Dec 2008
The Good News
Going Together
Going Together
BeggarsEvangelization is one beggar showing another beggar
where the bread is.Fr. Henri Nouwen
Invite
WelcomeAccompany
InviteTo invite the 83% of Catholics in the Archdiocese
of Boston who are not regularly participating in Sunday worship
to take another look at the Catholic Church to increase their attendance at Sunday Mass to become more active in the life of the parish
InviteSaturate the Boston Archdiocese with
television and radio commercials email and other personal
communications from active Catholics to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers
banners and poster displayed by parishes, schools and other Catholics institutions
Invite assist parishes and Catholic institutions
to have a welcoming spirit and an attitude of hospitality
create a special website, CatholicsComeHomeBoston.org
Welcome
Invite Welcome
sponsor special programs on a parish, regional or archdiocesan level
special invitations to already existing offerings
Accompany
What can we do?Pray
Brainstorm and Plan How can I/we Invite? How can I/we Welcome? How can I/we Accompany?
PrayPractice
Why do I go to Mass? Why am I a Catholic? Who is Jesus for me?
PrayShare
Pray
• Placing Ads is costly. Where will the funds come from?
Direct mail letter from Cardinal SeánDecember
Evangelization Sunday, January 23Special Collection
• How will the parish find out more?Parish Contact Person
How will this be done?