The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship

October 1, 2024 // Clear Path to Discipleship

Does your parish support your efforts to evangelize? Many of us are walking with a friend or family member on their faith journey, but often, we’re doing it alone.

Imagine if your parish had ministries designed to support you in this accompaniment —ministries where you could introduce your loved one to the parish community in a non-threatening way. Or a ministry that boldly shared the Gospel, facilitating conversion through a personal encounter with Jesus. What if there was a ministry that helped new disciples grow in the habit of prayer and practice of the sacraments? And what if your parish equipped you with tools for evangelization and created a space to share your experiences and receive support from others on the same mission?

Around here, we’d say that parish had a Clear Path of Discipleship. If you want to hear real stories of parishes with these ministries, join us for our series “The Ministries that Make Up a Clear Path of Discipleship”.

Step 1: Relational Outreach

Do you have a way to introduce your non-practicing friends and family members to your faith community that doesn’t involve inviting them to Mass or other gatherings that might make them feel isolated? Does your parish offer a space where you can meet and build trusting relationships with those distant from their faith? The Clear Path step Relational Outreach is designed for just that. My guests, Katie Winkler and Beth Carlson, share their experience at the JPII Newman Center, where they’ve created spaces for authentic friendships to flourish.

Step 2: Conversion Moment

Coming 10/08/24!

Does your parish have Alpha, Christ Life, a parish retreat, or some other initiative that creates an opportunity for people to hear about Jesus, reflect on their faith, and take a step towards a real and lasting relationship with him? The Clear Path step Conversion Moment is designed to help individuals encounter Jesus and make a personal decision to follow Him by offering a clear proclamation of the Gospel. My guest, Marlo Monico, shares her experience building and sustaining a Conversion Moment. She shares stories of significant personal transformations and emphasizes the importance of hospitality, community, and continuous invitation in evangelization efforts.