Adult Evangelization
Our Purpose
The primary form of parish evangelization and catechesis is adult evangelization. The Church teaches:
“[T]he catechesis of adults … is the principal form of catechesis, because it is addressed to persons who have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form.” (John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae, no. 43)
The Parish Support team is here to help your adult parishioners to proclaim the Gospel, radiate Christ, and renew your parish.
Ways we can help
- Renew your initiation process (OCIA)
- Create evangelizing small groups
- Organize a series of dynamic talks on faith and spirituality
- Bring charism discernment to your parish
- Train your ministry leaders in the Process of Evangelization and Discipleship
- Overcome obstacles to effective ministry and parish renewal
- Create a strategy for adult evangelization
Resources for Adult Evangelists
OCIA
Resources
- National Statutes Highlights
- 2024 vs 1986 National Statutes
- Meeting for Initiation Teams 2024
- Policy on Approved Catechetical Texts for the Formation of Catechumens and the Formation of Candidates for Reception Into Full Communion
- Statement Concerning the OCIA and Marriage Cases
Curriculum
- Faith, Life, and Creed, Team Initiation
- On the Journey, Associate for Catechumenal Ministry
- Symbolon, Augustine Institute
- Alpha (inquiry & pre-catechumenate)
Online Learning
- Franciscan at Home, Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Institute of Catholic Culture
- Word on Fire Digital, Word on Fire
- FORMED, Augustine Institute
- School of Apologetics, Catholic Answers
Bible Studies
- Six Weeks with the Bible, Loyola Press
- Bible Studies, Ascension Press
- Come and See Series, Emmaus Road Publishing
- Journey Through Scripture Series, St. Paul Center
- Bible Studies, Walking with Purpose (for women)
Small Group Studies
- Radiate Christ, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- Disciples Radiate Christ, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
- Discipleship Quads, Franciscan University of Steubenville
- Small Group Programs, Renew International
Upcoming Events
04 September
Online Webinar
21 October
Online Webinar
03 - 04 November
Church of the Ascension
Called & Gifted Team Training
2025 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420
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Contact Us
Nicholas Hardesty
Adult Evangelization, RCIA
Nicholas Hardesty
Adult Evangelization, RCIA
Email
nhardesty@catholicaoc.org
Shane Legg
Director, Parish Evangelization
Shane Legg
Director, Parish Evangelization
Email
slegg@catholicaoc.org
Paco Patag
Adult Evangelization, Pastoral Ministry
Paco Patag
Adult Evangelization, Pastoral Ministry
Email
ppatag@catholicaoc.org
