While some Catholics believe that faith is a private matter, and is best kept to themselves, the Church teaches that “the lay faithful…have the vocation and mission of proclaiming the Gospel.” Since lay people “are fully part of this work of the Church [they] should feel called and encouraged to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom.” Catholics are prepared to share their faith through the sacraments and by the work of the Holy Spirit in them. As Catholics meet Christ through the sacraments, prayer, and Scripture, they develop a “burning desire to invite others to encounter the One whom [they] have encountered” and this “is the start of the evangelizing mission to which the whole Church is called” (John Paul II, The Church in America, no. 66, 68).

We recommend the following resources to help Catholics grow in their ability and desire to share their faith.

Spiritual renewal occurs when parishioners meet the risen Christ in new ways. Disciples in Mission creates opportunities for parishioners to encounter Christ through individual and communal prayer, small faith sharing groups of adults and teens, inspiring homilies, and appealing bulletin inserts that make Christ's evangelizing mission more understandable and clear. Because of DM, parishioners become more intentional disciples who live and share their faith. They bring the light of Christ to their families, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Since 1996, over 2,000 parishes in 34 archdioceses and dioceses in the United States have used Disciples in Mission

Many Catholics grow in their confidence and ability to share their faith as they are able to recognize and name ways that God is active in their daily lives. Discovering My Experience of God: Awareness and Witness helps people discover, explore and express the ways they experience God. The simple, practical approach of this book makes it useful for individuals and groups.

I am e3 (evangelizing everyday, everywhere) is a simple and fun community building activity for parish gatherings, sacramental preparation programs, committee and staff meetings, and more. With the aid of story-telling cards, e3 facilitates faith sharing, raises awareness that all are called to evangelize, and helps people share a faith story with others.