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What is Evangelisation?

Explore the multifaceted nature of evangelisation with varying perspectives, definitions, and its importance in spreading the Good News of Christ. Delve into the nuances of evangelisation practices and the challenges faced in different contexts.

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What is Evangelisation?

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  1. What is Evangelisation? • A question which was asked in the Document Evangelisation in England and Wales, page 11….. • When you hear the word Evangelisation what comes to mind? ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------

  2. What is Evangelisation? • Bringing Christ to others • Hyper-activism • Do-gooders • Pressurising people • Billy Graham ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------------------------

  3. What is Evangelisation? • Not my type of music • The word has a bad name • Form of ‘showing off’ • Spreading the word of God • Enthusiasm ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------------------------- -----------------------------

  4. What is Evangelisation? • Re-imaging the Gospel • ‘Happy clappy’, won’t let me worship in peace • Fear • Well-intentioned but too narrow minded ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------- -----------------------------

  5. Variations in Understandings of Evangelisation PRESUMPTIONS • Convincing people about doctrinal arguments • Big events (Billy Graham style crusades) WORKERS IN THE FIELD • Entering into relationships • Value of small groups and local communities

  6. Variations in Understandings of Evangelisation • Conversion event • Intellectual decision of the individual • Dramatic and sudden • Development process and journey • Holistic growth with others • Gentle and gradual

  7. Variations in Understandings of Evangelisation • Evangelists as teachers • Work of professionals • Imposing ‘truth’ • Answering protestant objections to Catholicism: converting non Catholics • Evangelists as witnesses • Work of Christians • Sharing spirituality in dialogue • Working together with other Christians on common commitment to mission and unity

  8. Variations in Understandings of Evangelisation • Lecture • Other worldly focus • Telling people about Christianity • Celebration • Integrated with daily life, including search for Justice and Peace • Experiencing living Christianity

  9. Working definition of Evangelisation Evangelisation is the proclamation and enactment of the Good News of Christ

  10. Working definition of Evangelisation • This is an essential aspect of the mission of the Church • We are privileged to participate in God’s purposes of love for his people and his world • The Church is obliged to share the Good News with all peoples

  11. Working definition of Evangelisation • This sharing involves the penetration and integration of the Good News of Jesus Christ into all dimensions of humanity

  12. Working definition of Evangelisation • It thus encompasses: Christian witness Presentation of the Good News to those who have not heard it Initiation into the Church through Catechesis The ongoing formation of Christian believers and communities The renewal of the Church All actions which further the building of God’s Kingdom of love, justice and peace

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