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Sharing Christ

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!

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

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:


Endorsements

"The small and enthusiastic staff of ChristLife has made a significant impact on evangelization across the United States. Their most recent contribution to the Church is Sharing Christ, a seven-session course designed to transform ordinary Catholics into everyday evangelists."
William Cardinal Keeler, 14th Archbishop of Baltimore
"I am pleased to recommend Sharing Christ to you. Through personal testimonies and teachings, this series will help you respond to the Church's call to proclaim the Gospel. In a world craving for “good news” - these practical teachings will equip you to share your faith with joy and enthusiasm."
Bishop Sam Jacobs, Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana

"We are so grateful for the assistance of ChristLife, and for the "ready-to-go" Sharing Christ program. We had about 50-60 people, from all three of our churches, who attended the series faithfully. They were very enthusiastic about the new things they learned, about the format of input followed by group sharing and prayer, and about how well-organized the materials were. Particularly amazing to me was the way parishioners from St. Joachim, who are Lummi Indians, took to the program and are now filled with zeal to evangelize on the reservation. Everyone who participated now wants more -- both in education and in group sharing and prayer. The program from ChristLife has lit a fire under a lot of people here and I rejoice at what God is doing in our parishes because of it.... I have been talking [ChristLife] up to other pastors in my own diocese. The theology of the program is sound -- strongly based on scripture and papal documents, and the format is very user-friendly."
Fr. Tim Sauer, Northwest Corner Catholic Community

"Those from St. Michael’s who participated in the recent Sharing Christ course are people filled with deep faith and conviction in the saving power of Jesus Christ and a desire to share this with others.  Many also feel inhibited when it comes to actively sharing with others their love and gratitude for what Jesus has done for them.  Sharing Christ was a marvelous opening for those seeking creative and concrete ideas and tools to help them evangelize effectively.  The course grounded its approach to Catholic evangelization in documents such as papal encyclicals and letters from the U.S. bishops, and of course, Scripture....  I would highly recommend this course to any parish seeking to deepen its members’ awareness of our common call to be evangelists for Christ and to provide Holy Spirit-inspired tools solidly rooted in Scripture and Church tradition as a way to answer that call." 
Amy Kulesa, Director of Religious Education, St Michael's Parish, Maryland

“Before attending Sharing Christ I never thought about sharing my faith or if I did, dreaded it! Now I am actively looking for opportunities to share Christ with others! It worked!”
Mary, St Joseph’s, Ferndale, Washington

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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

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Training

Introduce Sharing Christ to your parish. Host a Building Evangelizing Eucharistic Communities 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.

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