Lesson 7 New Evangelization

8/2/2019 Lesson 7 New Evangelization

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Ang Pinagbagong Buo at Ganap na

Pagpapahayag ng Mabuting Balita:

Para sa Pagbabago ng Simbahan

Lesson 7


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Renewal and Reform for a

More Effective Evangelization Foundations of the New Evangelizationwere laid down

in theApostolic Exhortation Evangelii Nuntiandi(Evangelization in the Modern World) of Pope Paul VI

New Evangelization was Pope Paul VIs response to thenew challenges that the contemporary world creates forthe mission of the Church (according to JPII)

The Church is an evangelizer, but she begins by being

evangelized herself she has a constant need of beingevangelized, if she wishes to retain freshness, vigor, andstrength in order to proclaim the Gospel (EN,15).

The Church is both the object and subject of

evangelization


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The New Evangelization a technical term used by John Paul II

in his encyclical Redemptororis Missio, 1992

needed in our day in order to revitalize the faith, give anew dynamism to the building up of the Church, to

draw people to unity does not mean a new message; there is always the basic

Christian message: salvation through Jesus Christ

Evangelization can be new in its ardor, methods andexpression (John Paul II)

The new evangelization is not a matter of merelypassing on doctrine but ratherof a personal and

profound meeting with the Savior(John Paul II).


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The Three Stages/Phases of Evangelization

John Paul II in his encyclical on evangelization,Redemptoris Missio, stresses the continuing process aboutevangelization with 3 stages or phases

1st Phase: Missio Ad Gentes The missionary activity of the

Church in relation to those who have not heard of Christ;directed to the non-Christians who do not yet believe inChrist

2nd Phase: Pastoral Care of Young Christian Communitythe communities who have received the proclamation of theGood News

3rd Phase: New Evangelization/Re-evangelizationaddressed to non-practicing Christians and to entirecultures; specifically directed to establish Churches whose

practices of faith have veered away from the Gospel


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PJPIIs urgent call to a new evangelization is imperative.

The moment has come to commit all of the Churchsenergies to a new evangelization and the mission ad

gentes. No believer in Christ, no institution of theChurch can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christto all peoples (RM,3).

Missionary activity/evangelization is for all

Missionary activity renews the Church, revitalizes faithand Christian identity. Faith is strengthened when itis given to others.


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PJPII states that missionary evangelization is the

responsibility and calling of all Christians. I spoke explicitly of the Churchs permanent mission of

bringing the gospel to the multitudes who as yet do notknow Christ and the responsibility of the lay faithful in

this regard. The mission ad gentes is incumbent upon theentire People of God missionary activity which is carriedout in a wide variety of ways, is the task of all the Christianfaithful.

The sphere in which lay people are present and active asmissionaries is very extensive. Their own field is the vastand complilcatedword of politics, society and economics

on the local, national and international levels

PJPII explains the significant role of the laity


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The challenge now is:

How can young peopleevangelize orre-evangelize

the world they live in?


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In response to the call for aNew Evangelization/Re-evangelization,

the Church in thePhilippines, through theCBCP convened the SecondPlenary Council of the

Philippines (PCPII)on Jan 20 Feb 17, 1991


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The triple thrust of PCP II:1. To be a Community ofDisciples, whose faith in

Christ is expressed in themission

2. To be a Church of the Poor3. To commit to the missionof renewed integralevangelization


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It involves defending human rights specially the

poor and the oppressed, and changingoppressive structures through non-violent action

The Synod of Bishops stated that action forjustice and transformation of society areconstitutive elements of evangelization today.

EDSA I People Power a good reminder for theFilipino people on what the Church says, Action

for justice and transformation of society areconstitutive elements of New Evangelization, thatfaith requires promotion of justice.


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Ano sa akin

ito ngayon?


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1. late Senator Benigno Aquino2. former Pres. Corazon Aquino

Both waged their common battle against the

injustices and the abuses of power committed byour government leaders

Both led the liberation of our nation from theoppression of the Marcos regime.


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Renewed and Integral Evangelization

a new paradigm on evangelization in theChurch of the Philippines

inspired by the Second Vatican Councils vision of the

Church and its call for renewalVatican Council II was convoked by Pope XXII

started in October 11, 1962 and ended in December 8, 1965

Aggiornamaneto Italian word for updating and renewal

renewal of the Churchs original inspiration; for thereforms structure, and updating of methods in ministries,all for a more effective proclamation of the Gospel


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The Nine Pastoral Priorities for

the Renewal of the Church


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Basic Areas of Renewed EvangelizationA Renewed Catechesis

A Renewed Social Apostolate

A Renewed Worship


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Newness of Methods, Fervor and Expression:

Characteristics of the Renewed Evangelization Evangelization of Culture

Evangelizaton of Politics

Evangelization of Creation


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Our vision of the Church as communion, participation andmission, about the Church as priestly, prophetic and kingly people,

and a Church of the poor, that is a renewed Church, is today findingexpression in one ecclesial movement, that is the movement to fosterBasic Ecclesial Communities (PCP II 137).

They are small communities of Christians, usually of families, whogather around the Word of God and the Eucharist. These communitiesare united to their pastors but are ministered to regularly by layleaders. The members know each other by name and share not only the

Word of God and the Eucharist but also their concerns both materialand spiritual. They have a strong sense of belongingness and ofresponsibility for one another. (PCP II 138)

Usually emerging at the grassroots among poor farmers and workers,Basic Ecclesial Communities consciously strive to integrate their faithand their daily life. They are guided and encouraged by regularcatechesis. Poverty and their faith urge their members towardssolidarity with one another, action for justice, and towards a vibrantcelebration of life in the liturgy. (PCP II 139).

Basic Ecclesial Communities under various names and forms BCCs,small Christian communities, covenant communities must bevigorously promoted for the full living of the Christian vocation in bothurban and rural areas. (PCP II decrees, article 109)


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Mission Gives Rise to the Different Ministries in the Local Church

Ministryservice

what Christians do for others within thecontex of the Church

every service that is rooted in a gift of theSpirit that responds to the demands andmission of the Church

The whole life of Christ is the model of ministry.


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Renewed Integral Evangelization through the Laitys

Involvement in the Different Ministries in the Local Church

Many of our parishes ministries are categorized within theframework ofWESTY Fam

Many dioceses now have shifted from WESTYFam structure

to a sectorilization of ministries, moving from beingevangelized to becoming evangelizers. youth ministers/campus ministers/children ministers

community organizers/woman advocates/environmentalists

Advocates for various concerns fo the Church Community of coordinators

Parish lay administrators

Parish finance council

Community-based catechists, liturgical animators, family lifeworkers

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