Strengthen the commitment to be disciples in today’s society by being transformed through an encounter with Jesus Christ.

Objective 1: Provide formation opportunities for Catholics on how to evangelize and give witness to their faith.

Resource Spotlight

• Relit- The Heart of Evangelization: This one-of-a-kind, DVD training program will revitalize your parish by training your core group how to share the Good News with the rest of your parish and beyond.
• Paulist Evangelization Ministries: We help Catholics with programs to share their faith, to reach out to seekers and those who are disconnected with parish resources, programs and ministries.
• The Journey/El Camino is a wonderful resource from Paulist Evangelization Ministries designed to help Catholics today deepen their personal relationship with Christ – it’s a simple and direct way to encounter Jesus in our lives.
• Are you seeking to rediscover your friendship with Jesus? Haven't been to Mass in a while and wondering where to start? Start by getting to know Jesus again through prayer. It doesn't matter how long its been since you have been to Mass. You are always invited to encounter Jesus in the Mass.
• Bishop Robert Barron presents Catholicism: The Pivotal Players, his latest film series. This multi-part film illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics and scholars who boldly gave witness to our faith.

Desired Outcomes:

• Catholics participate in formation and workshops on evangelization.
• Annual parishioner survey results – Are you, as a Catholic, more likely to speak about and bear witness to your faith?
• There is an increase in the number of non-practicing Catholics returning to the Church—annual parishioner survey results: I feel welcomed by the parish.

Objective 2: Tell the Catholic story!

Resource Spotlight:

• Share Your Story One way we can share our faith is by telling our story – our journey with Christ. Whether you are a convert to Catholicism, a revert (one who grew up with the faith, left and returned) or whether you have always remained in the faith, others can be impacted by your story.
• OneBillionStories.com curates the stories of Catholics from around the world.

Desired Outcomes:

• The diocese is effective in telling the Catholic story through a public awareness campaign.
• The diocese is implementing the Strategic Plan for Communications.