Living as Missionary Disciples

Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................. 1 Purpose and Inspiration.......................................... 1 Using This Resource............................................. 3 Overview...................................................... 4 PART I : THEOLOGICAL SUMMARY OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION ................................... 5 What Is Evangelization?. ........................................ 5 Who Is Called to Evangelize?..................................... 6 What Is the New Evangelization?................................. 7 The New Evangelization: Renewal and Conversion ................. 7 A Deeper Encounter with Christ: Formation for Discipleship......... 9 Dependent on the Holy Spirit.................................... 18 PART II: DEVELOPING A PASTORAL PLAN FOR MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP ................................ 20 Six Dimensions to Consider During a Pastoral Planning Process...... 21 Conclusion..................................................... 29 APPENDIX: QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION .................. 30 Encounter...................................................... 31 Accompany.................................................... 32 Community.................................................... 32 Send........................................................... 33

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