Interested in practical coaching on how to engage in the New Evangelization from a respected theologian, author and church historian? Spend an inspiring and entertaining hour with Dr. C. Colt Anderson on Thursday, October 6 at 7pm as he delivers this and more. Those who heard him Wednesday afternoon came away with tips on how to "teach, delight and sway" and pitfalls to avoid in engaging lapsed Catholics. Prepare for true discipleship by understanding the three types of "audiences" we are likely to encounter, and be reminded of the need, always, to speak and engage from a place of love as Christ did. Don't miss this one!
Faith Formation - Fall 2011 Brochure
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Fall Lecture Series - Exploring the New Evangelization
Tonight at 7pm, Dr. C. Colt Anderson will speak to us on "What is the New Evangelization?" The lecture will be given in the North Conference Room.
In his August 2010 pastoral letter, Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision, Cardinal Donald Wuerl invites Catholics to renew and reinvigorate their own faith and then to invite others whose faith has grown stale to reconnect and rediscover Christ. Pope Benedict XVI calls this invitation a “reproposing” of our faith and the “New Evangelization.” Join us for this year’s Fall Lecture Series, when we will focus on Exploring the New Evangelization. Below is the schedule of our five-part series of one-hour lectures, which will be held in the North Conference Room.
• Catholic Identity in the Third Millennium
Wednesday, September 28 at 12:45pm (following the 12:10pm Mass) Thursday, September 29, 7pmRev. Anthony Pogorelc, SS, Fellow, Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies, The Catholic University of America
• What is the New Evangelization?
Wednesday, October 5 at 12:45pm (following the 12:10pm Mass) Thursday, October 6, 7pmDr. C. Colt Anderson, Vice-President for Academic Affairs & Academic Dean, Washington Theological Union
• Catholic Social Teaching as an Agent of the New Evangelization
Wednesday, October 12 at 12:45pm (following the 12:10pm Mass) Thursday, October 13, 7pmMr. John Carr, Executive Director, Department of Justice, Peace & Human Development, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• The New Evangelization and Parish Vitality
Wednesday, October 19 at 12:45pm (following the 12:10pm Mass) Thursday, October 20, 7pmMs. Magdalena Gutierrez, Coordinator of Evangelizaton, Archdiocese of Washington
• Forming the Laity for the New Evangelization
Wednesday, October 26 at 12:45pm (following the 12:10pm Mass) Thursday, October 27, 7pmMs. Susan Timoney, Executive Director, Department for Parish Life, Archdiocese of Washington