New Evangelization: Passing on the Catholic Faith Today

For the first time since the term "New Evangelization" was coined by Blessed John Paul II, 250 bishops from all over the world were called to Rome by Pope Benedict XVI to discuss it. In an exclusive firsthand summary of the three-week synod, a leader of the gathering, Cardinal Donald Wueii, provides a succinct, specific, and tactical road map for where Catholics and parishes and dioceses go from here, including: What's the point? The three priorities of the New Evangelization What do I do? How to galvanize people around one simple truth Where did it all begin? The tour theological foundations Learning from the best: Four characteristics of great evangelizers In addition to personal and group reflection questions, Cardinal Wuerl also shares his own personal faith-sharing experiences and how the insight he gained shaped his view of the New Evangelization. A must-read for all parish communities. Book jacket.… (more)