YOU as a leader of the New Evangelization

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1 YOU as a leader of the New Evangelization

2 Blessed Are Those Blessed are those who believe in the organization they serve, for their work will have dedication. Blessed are those who guide rather than dictate, for they shall have cooperation. 2

3 Blessed are those who respect the opinions of others, for they shall be admired. Blessed are those who present their point tactfully, for they shall succeed. 3

4 Blessed are those who search out the facts and ignore the gossip, for they shall be respected. Blessed are those who give credit to others, overcoming jealousy, for they will have willing helpers. 4

5 Blessed are those who seek to be humble, for they have a due share of recognition without looking for it. Blessed are those who can take orders as well as give them, for there in lies true leadership. 5

6 Blessed be God through good leadership! Amen. 6

7 A Personal Note

8 Bring the Good News! But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! Romans

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15 Catechesis is an authentic encounter with the person of Jesus Christ.

16 Being, Knowing, Doing The General Directory for Catechesis tells us that "diocesan pastoral programs must give absolute priority to the formation of lay catechists" (234) and that such formation must include three dimensions: "being, knowing, and savoir-faire [doing]." (238)

17 A journey of 18 inches

18 Pope Francis Joy is a pilgrim virtue a gift that walks on the path of life and that proclaiming joy lengthens and widens that path.

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20 Follow Jesus: The Way of Discipleship

21 We are encountering a Mystery! We are not teaching a subject

22 Our catechesis needs to resemble going to Church MORE than going to school.

23 You stand as a symbol of the church community. What images of church are your words and actions communicating to your students?

24 Evangelization can be new in its ardor, methods and expression. (JP II, The Task of the Latin American Bishops, 1983)

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26 A Cooking Class with a Catholic twist! Right On Target

27 Social Nativity Christmas

28 For Reflection & Sharing Is evangelization at the heart of our ministry? How do we employ new ardors, new methods and new expressions in our parish/school?

29 St. Francis & the Cricket

30 Mary Presenting Jesus to the World

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32 Our Places of ministry are Sanctuaries Prayer/Blessing Jars Use of Holy Water Incense- Blessing of the Classrooms Sacramentals- Blessing of Holy Medals Assigning students a Patron Saint

33 Does your classroom have a name? Rename your classroom for: A Patron Saint e.g. The St. Francis Room Could your classroom or your classroom bulletin board be decorated to reference the life of that Saint? E.g. For St. Francis- an all God s creatures theme. A person from the Bible e.g. Noah Ideas for decoration- Flood, Ark, Animals etc. A Pope- St. John Paul II, Images: Poland, Soccer, Drama etc.

34 Your Classroom as a Sanctuary Greet students at the door with bowl of holy water (held by yourself, your aide, or one of the students) and invite them to bless themselves. Liturgical music playing in the background as students enter. Students write on a slip of paper their prayer intention for the week, fold it, and place it in a basket. Introductions, attendance, class work. The stairways the bathroom stalls

35 Two Simple Methodologies Read, Reflect, Pray, Respond Woops, Wow, Please and Thank You

36 What s the story?

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38 Then the disciples came and asked him, "Why do you speak to them [the crowds] in parables?" The reason.is that 'seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.' (cf. Isa 6:9-10) With them indeed is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that says: 'You will indeed listen, but never understand, and you will indeed look, but never perceive. For this people's heart has grown dull, and their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes; so that they might not look with their eyes, and listen with their ears, and understand with their heart and turn--and I would heal them.' Adapted From Matthew 13:10-17:

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40 With-ness leads to witness. For Reflection How do you communicate joy with people who listen with their eyes and think with their hearts?

41 Your Story

42 "Don't wear a cross around your neck if all you're going to do is complain about the one on your back." - Pope Francis

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44 A Discerning Leadership Name one thing that you heard today that involves new learning? What difference will that learning make for you in your ministry?

45 Be The Light You may be the only Gospel that some people will ever read.

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47 Questions? Comments? Contact me at: Julianne Stanz Gurbh Mile Maith Agait (A Hundred Thousand Thank Yous) To my new friends in this Diocese and our friends at Loyola Press.

48 The End