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?

ContactCatholics Come Home Initiative

617-746-5885

comehome@rcab.org