"To bring about in all Catholics such an enthusiasm for their faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others."
Faith Media
Milford, MA
To foster an experience of conversion and renewal in the heart of every believer, leading to a more active living of Catholic life
retreats
parish renewals
RENEW and Cursillo
involvement in the Charismatic movement
youth encounter weekends
marriage encounter
other programs of renewal and conversion
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To foster an experience of conversion and renewal in every parish
expanded implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
wider invitation for Catholics to serve as RCIA sponsors
parish involvement in ministries of reconciliation
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Recommendations
Recommendations
To foster an appreciation of God's Word in the lives of all Catholics
more frequent individual reading of the Bible among Catholics
further development of scriptural-study and scriptural-sharing programs
opportunities for more thorough scriptural studies on the part of all Catholics
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Recommendations
To make the evangelizing dimension of Sunday Eucharist more explicit
greeting and welcoming of people
creation of a greater sense of prayer during Mass
fostering of a sense of community among parish members; outreach to visitors and newcomers at Sunday Mass
accessibility to worship for everyone
development of ways to incorporate new and mobile parishioners through ritual and public acknowledgment
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Recommendations
To foster an appreciation of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and of all the sacraments, the sacred signs of our Catholic life
spirit-filled celebrations of the liturgy
sacramental preparation programs
encouragement of Eucharistic devotions and adoration
careful liturgical planning and ceremonial practice
centering of renewal themes and activities on the sacraments
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Recommendations
To foster a greater appreciation of the power of God's Word in our worship
ongoing homiletic training for clergy and those called to preach
prayerful preparation of the homily
shared preparation of the Sunday homily
enhanced preparation of lectors
cultivation of reverence toward the liturgical books that contain the Sacred Scriptures
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Recommendations
- DRE evaluate interest/need for continuing education classes for adult members of the parish. (what tools available)
- The Teaching of Christ (A Catholic Catechism For Adults)
To foster an even deeper sense of prayer among our Catholic people
daily schedule of prayer for every Catholic
wider utilization of the Liturgy of the Hours and other common prayer among Catholics
prayer groups
retreat experiences
training in methods of meditation and contemplation
publication of more accessible devotional reading
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Recommendations
To foster a renewed understanding of the faith among Catholics
new methods of adult education that utilize various modern media and relate to Catholics' involvement in parish worship and service
formulation of catechetical materials in clear, easy-to-grasp language
revision of existing catechetical materials to facilitate evangelization and to adapt the CCC to the circumstances of the US
development of home and family-based catechetical techniques
involvement of directors of religious education in the evangelization planning of the parish and of evangelization teams in catechetical planning
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Recommendations
To foster a sense of discipleship among Catholic adults and children
development of parochial and religious education curricula on the themes of discipleship with concentration on evangelization
training for discipleship
prayer events in parishes and larger Catholic organizations
wider involvement in ministry and service as part of the stewardship of gifts that God gives the Church
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Recommendations
- Read “A Call to Joy” by Matthew Kelly (no longer available on LCM)
To foster active and personal religious experience through participation in small-group and other communal experiences in which the Good News is shared, experienced, and applied to daily life
development of prayer groups
parish cultivation of smaller groupings for prayer, spiritual growth, and apostolic efforts
prayer associations within parishes and large Catholic organizations
retreat experiences
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Recommendations
To foster a sense of the domestic church within households in which families, individuals, and groups reside
cultivation of daily prayer and times of prayer in the home
establishment of times of family sharing;
home-based rituals shaped by the liturgical year
formation of groups of parents, families, and households to develop spirituality in the home
adaptation of new and meaningful faith practices within the family in view of the decline of family prayer
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Recommendations
To promote and develop a spirituality for the workplace
encouragement of reflection on the transforming presence of God in the workplace
acknowledgment of workers as agents of God's presence in the workplace
encouragement of the formation of Catholic and other Christian groups and organizations that foster values in the workplace
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Recommendations
To foster greater appreciation of cultural and ethnic spirituality
celebration of the spiritual diversity of the different cultures that make up the Church in the United States
acknowledgment of and respect for various forms of personal piety
celebration of cultural traditions
encouragement of a variety of musical and cultural expressions
