ChristLife has developed a seven-session video and audio teaching series entitled Sharing Christ. This exciting series is designed to equip every Catholic with the practical tools necessary to proclaim the Gospel, draw others into a dynamic personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior, and to invite them to become his disciples as members of the Catholic Church. It is ideal for use in small groups, parishes and dioceses.
Sharing Christ is composed of seven sessions that include teaching and testimonies, complimented with small group discussion and prayer, weekly prayer, and action assignments. Dave Nodar and Dianne Martin (who worked for ChristLife from 2001-2007) present the talks:
- Called to Share Christ
- Friendship: A Way to Share Christ
- Sharing the Journey
- The Power to Share Christ
- Presenting the Good News
- By Personal Invitation
- Missionaries - Anytime, Anywhere!
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Sharing Christ is available in several kits that contain everything you need to begin this exciting adventure. The kits include DVD presentations of the seven teachings and testimonies, a director's handbook, facilitator's guide and study guides for the participants. Purchase Sharing Christ in our bookstore.
Sharing Christ equips us to carry out the mission of the Redeemer in these ways–
- Mobilizes Catholics to participate in the mission and work of evangelization
- Generates fresh enthusiasm and confidence in Catholics to share the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Initiates opportunities for conversion as Catholics proclaim the gospel and share their personal testimony
- Increases the impact of the Church on our culture through the transforming power manifested in the presence of Christ
This is a unique opportunity for Catholics to learn how to outline and construct personal faith stories, obtain knowledge and skill for communicating the Gospel using scripture, the teachings of the Church and other resources, and grow in confidence and dependence on the Holy Spirit!
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Preview
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Listen to the Introduction to Sharing Christ by Bishop Sam Jacobs, a testimony and a 15 minute clip from Talk One - Called to Share Christ. Talk One is designed to help you personally embrace the mission of evangelization by realizing first and foremost that God loves you, that He desires a relationship with you, and that the Church exists to make Him and His love known to the world. It also describes basically what evangelization is and where to begin in acting it out. The entire preview is 20 minutes - listen in by pressing play below:
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Magisterial Teaching on Evangelization
“A true apostle looks for opportunities to announce Christ by words addressed either to non-believers with a view to leading them to faith, or to the faithful with a view to instructing, strengthening, and encouraging them to a more fervent life.“
#6, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, Vatican II
“ In regard to the apostolate for evangelizing and sanctifying men, the laity must be specially formed to engage in conversation with others, believers, or non-believers, in order to manifest Christ's message to all men.“
#31, Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity, Vatican II
Read more Church teaching on Evangelization
Training
Introduce Sharing Christ to your parish. Host a Mission of the Redeemer seminar. This seminar will 1) equip your small group, ministry, parish, or diocese for Catholic evangelization; and 2) train leaders to run the Sharing Christ Course. Contact us for more information.
