An Evangelization Initiative of the Archdiocese of Boston in partnership with CatholicsComeHome.org.

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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

Beggars Evangelization is one beggar showing another beggar where the bread is. Fr. Henri Nouwen

Invite Welcome Accompany

Invite To 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

Invite Saturate the Boston Archdiocese with  television and radio commercials  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? Pray Practice Why do I go to Mass? Why am I a Catholic? Who is Jesus for me? Pray Share Pray

Placing Ads is costly. Where will the funds come from? Direct mail letter from Cardinal Seán December Evangelization Sunday, January 23 Special Collection How will the parish find out more? Parish Contact Person How will this be done?

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