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The Church & The World Evangelization
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Engaging the World Reading the signs of the times ◦ Looking at the circumstances of each generation and applying Scripture and Tradition ◦ Not enough to proclaim the message, must interpret to apply to the situations of the time ◦ Make the words understandable and applicable to their situations and circumstances ◦ International conflicts, healthcare reform, economic justice, and technology
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Engaging the Modern Culture Culture of Death ◦ “If it’s not convenient get rid of it” Abortion Euthanasia ◦ Church teaches profound respect for life from conception to natural death Programs to care for the sick and elderly Assistance for troubled pregnancy
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Engaging the Modern Culture Church and Politics ◦ “Separation of Church and state” Government does not support any one religion or establish a state religion ◦ Church has a responsibility to bring Christian values into the public debate on social, political and economic issues Does not advocate a particular candidate or party Speaks on dignity of each human person Speaks on human rights Poverty, environment, etc.
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Evangelization What is it? Examples of Evangelization Elements of Evangelization
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EVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATION What is it? ◦ Proclaiming Christ in words and actions To the ignorant Those who have no knowledge of Jesus, the Church or the good news To the members of the Church To increase their knowledge and faith and to continue “pastoral care” To those who for any reason have left the Church To reintroduce them to the Christ they had embraced but from whom they have now turned away, for whatever reason
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EVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATION Examples ◦ Sharing the responsibility to share the good news of Jesus both at home and at work ◦ Living your life in a faith filled and holy way Married couples by witnessing the faith and love of Jesus to each other and children Patience JusticeRight judgmentCourage Teens by giving good example to their peers Living chastely Being responsible Religious orders by missionary work Teach the ignorant Help the poor
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EVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATIONEVANGELIZATION Elements of evangelization ◦ Boldness and respect Don’t be afraid to proclaim the truth of Christianity while at the same time respecting religious freedom and local cultures ◦ Technological developments Use the latest technologies to reach the most peoples ◦ Commitment to personal holiness Preach by example; Do not be afraid to live your holiness in front of others ◦ Reach out to people of all ages The gospel message applies to people of all ages
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Inculturation Understanding the worship of the indigenous people and respectfully show how it is a step toward the truth of Christianity and can be integrated into the life of the Church without betraying the fundamental truths of the gospel message ◦ Traditional African ancestor worship ◦ Lakota “Sun Dance” use of suffering ◦ Allowance of the use of different cultural usages in liturgies, devotions and prayer forms
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