In the Midst of the World: Apostolate Newsletter October 2024
Through Reach MoreTM Mission Training, a Division I athlete learned how to bring her faith out from the sidelines.
We all have friends and loved ones who we wish knew the joy of life with Jesus. But if you’re like most people, it can be difficult to know how to talk about your faith with others.
Over the course of twelve weeks, Reach More™ Mission Training provides Catholics with practical tools, real-world wisdom, and rhythms of prayer and community that help you grow in confidence to share your faith in natural, relational ways.
Every year, we see thousands of people transformed into happier, more effective Catholics, friends, spouses, parents, co-workers, and neighbors.
Read stories of mission in the everyday, extraordinary lives of Catholics who have gone through Reach More Mission Training.
Through Reach MoreTM Mission Training, a Division I athlete learned how to bring her faith out from the sidelines.
A Wisconsin-based organization called The Evangelical Catholic developed Reach More as a mission process to reach people in their communities.
A mother in Wisconsin wanted to know how to intercede in prayer for her family. Through Reach MoreTM mission training and an organization called Millions of Monicas, she’s doing so much more.
It’s for Catholics who want to:
Every Christian is called to participate in the mission of the Church: to evangelize the world and make disciples of all nations. This might be outside of your comfort zone, but we promise it’s a life-giving adventure! (And no, knocking on doors and standing on street corners is not required!)
If the word evangelization seems off-putting or out of reach to you, then we think you’ll be relieved to discover that our approach to evangelization centers on loving and respecting other people. Our training helps Catholics become genuinely curious about other people, form true friendships, and share the good news of Jesus in joy-filled, authentic ways when the time is right.
Visit Our Approach for more information on our approach to evangelization.
Reach More Mission Training teaches participants the Heart and Habits of Mission. These foundational, bridge-building habits are effective ways to be good news (“gospel”) in and to the world. Reach More equips you to live them out.
Reach More Mission Training includes group and one-on-one components:
In addition, those in training commit to growth in prayer and mission:
Reach More Mission Training is not about getting something from you for the parish; it’s something your parish is offering for you: to encourage, bless, equip, and support you in the life you’re already living. What you do after the training is entirely up to you and the Lord. There’s no commitment to lead anything for the parish, volunteer in a new or existing effort, or lead this training for others.
Most people who experience this training find themselves inspired and motivated from the inside to discern more attentively where and how the Lord is calling them to make an impact: in their families, communities, workplaces, parishes, etc. Some start small groups; some see their work or families or current ministries with new eyes and renewed confidence; some bring more thoughtfulness and intentionality into a few existing friendships. People have done all kinds of things as a result of the spiritual and relational fuel this experience gave them. But it’s all a matter of free choice, personal discernment, and desire.
This isn’t a program. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question, “What should I do next?” Instead, you’ll be guided through a process for prayerfully constructing your own plan for prayer, community, and mission going forward.
Reach More Mission Training is currently available to parishes and faith communities that partner with the Evangelical Catholic (EC) for coaching, consulting, and ongoing support. We (the EC) partner with pastoral staff and leaders who want to do things differently for the long haul. We help them build and shepherd a growing network of joyful, Spirit-filled lay people who live out their varied callings with prayerfulness, excellence, and contagious faith.
If you have received an invitation to Reach More Mission Training, it means that your pastor or leader has invested in providing your community with this powerful resource and way of life. It also means they are excited to connect with you, learn from and with you, and support you more fully in your lay vocation to radiate the love of Jesus into the world.
Join the thousands of Catholics worldwide who have been rejuvenated in discipleship and mission through Reach More Mission Training!
Your parish, school, or campus ministry is covering most or all of the cost for you to participate. They are investing in your formation and want to give this to you as a gift. You may be asked to purchase your own workbook ($24.95), but if not, participation is completely free!
Do you want to participate but Reach More isn’t currently offered at your parish, school, or campus ministry? We’d love to work with your community! Check out the Partner with Us page and talk to your pastor and parish staff about a partnership with the Evangelical Catholic. Contact us for more information.
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