"It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground,
is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown,
it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches,
so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade."
Mark 4: 31-32
Evangelization means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. At its essence are the proclamation of salvation in Jesus Christ and the response of a person in faith, which are both works of the Spirit of God.
Evangelization happens when the word of Jesus speaks to people's hearts and minds. Needing no trickery or manipulation, evangelization can happen only when people accept the Gospel freely, as the "good news" it is meant to be, because of the power of the gospel message and the accompanying grace of God.
What is the New Evangelization?
The New Evangelization calls all followers of Christ to be formed in the faith, celebrate the faith, and be witnesses to the ends of the earth, proclaiming the Good News to all people everywhere, starting with those in our own Church.
The Kerygma
The New Evangelization is spreading The Kerygma. It is the initial proclamation of the Gospel which brings someone to faith in Christ.
There are 4 steps are:
God’s love
Our sin
Jesus
Our response
The Kerygma
Kerygma is a Greek word which means “proclamation”. In the Christian context, it zeroes in more precisely on the proclamation of the Good News (or “Gospel”) of Jesus life, death, and resurrection. In other words, Jesus came to save us and the message we proclaim is about him. It need not be complex or too long. In fact, we ought to be able to tell the saving story of Jesus’ life in a simple manner that can be understood by all. That is what this post is for - to go through the basic content of the kerygma.
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