SHARE CHRIST
How do we share Jesus Christ with others as Catholics?
See below for some excellent resources.
PROGRAMS
Sharing Christ
ChristLife developed this practical, how-to, seven session series that teaches lay Catholics
how to proclaim Jesus Christ to others.
ARTICLES
- The Power of Intercessory Prayer
This article gives an overview of the amazing power of intercession and seven practical ways to enter into intercessory prayer. - Friendship: The Key to Evangelization
This article speaks of the importance of developing close friendships and spending quality time with others who are close to us in order to share the good news of Jesus. - If Catholics push their favorite food, why don't
they push their faith?
This article surveys the reasons Catholics are often reluctant to share their faith. Furthermore, it includes an interview with ChristLife's Director, David Nodar - that provides helpful insights into parish evangelization. - The Red Herring
This article poignantly reminds us of all the excuses we make for not evangelizing and gives us fresh encouragement to be the lay apostles we are called to be. 
Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus as a Catholic
What is Catholic evangelization? How and why should I talk about Jesus? These questions and many more are treated in this excellent series of articles by Fr. Robert Barron. Specific topics covered are the proclaimation of the resurrection of Jesus, His divinity, the life He brings, and the Church He founded. In addition practical strategies for faith sharing are discussed.
- Why Don't Catholics Share Their
Faith?
Written by Martin Pable, OFM CAP., this article (America Magazine, Fall 2005) discusses the reasons many Catholics are reluctant to share their faith. Martin also offers practical ways and motivation to be a witness for Christ. - Faith Which Overcomes
the World
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap, address in London, UK in June 2005. Fr. Raniero gives a powerful overview of faith and its role in the new evangelization. - The Glory and
Power of the Gospel
Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap, speaking at a retreat for 1500 priests and 70 bishops in Mexico in 1992, called on the Catholic Church to re-discover the beauty and power of the simple kerygma. - Jesus, Light of the
World
This is one light that will never go out.
By Fr. Tom Forrest, C.Ss.R - Open the Eyes That
Are Blind
Jesus wants us to come together so that our light shines brighter and brighter.
By Fr. Tom Forrest, C.Ss.R - Let Your Light
Shine!
Do you believe that you can be a living miracle in your neighborhood?.
By Fr. Tom Forrest, C.Ss.R - We Are Called to Win the World
for Christ
by Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Denver - The Higher the Horse, the Greater
the Grace
This story offers is a reflection upon the author's own conversion as it relates to the conversion of St. Paul. - Ministering Like
Jesus
This article provides valuable insight into the necessity to know, love, and spend time with Jesus in order for us to minister like Him. - I, Evangelizer
Why is evangelization a difficult thing to talk about? What is the Church doing to bring people to encounter the Lord? Zoe Romanowsky offers her thoughts on these questions. 
: Witness
A beautiful reflection on one young women's experience of the love she has encountered being witnessed to. A great encouragement to Catholics trying to be loving witnesses and evangelists to their contemporaries.
Commission
A short poem by Phil Fontaine on encountering Jesus in the Eucharist and being sent forth to spread the Kingdom.
- "Dear Godfather . . ."
One Man’s Story about Shining the Light of Christ by Gabriel Harkay - What Should the Laity be Doing?
This article, excerpted from Russell Shaw's book Catholic Laity in the Mission of the Church, discusses various ineffective attempts in incorporating the laity into the Church's mission and offers valuable insight into how laity can revitalize the Church in the future. - What is the lay apostolate?
This brief article explains what the lay apostolate is and why it is essential to the new evangelization. Following the article are several useful links on the apostolate. 
Passion for Christ
This easy to read article is one Catholic lay woman's passionate call to the new evangelization. Using papal writings, Sheila Gribben Liaugminas appeals to the heart of the matter and calls all people to zealously proclaim Christ.- Comparing Christianity to other Religions
This excellent series by Peter Kreeft compares and contrasts Christianity to the other major religions of the world. - Youth and the Call to Evangelize
This article written originally for middle school students, helps young people clearly understand the call to evangelize and how they can easily start doing it!
LINKS
- Catholic Agency to Support
Evangelization
CASE is a British ministry dedicated to enthusing, engaging, and equipping Catholic individuals, parishes, schools, communities and organizations, to become involved in what the late Pope John Paul II called ":the urgent task of evangelization." - Salt Shaker Ministries
Though not catholic, we recommend the excellent evangelism training ministry of Becky Pippert, author and speaker. Salt Shaker Ministries is a Christian ministry that is very supportive of all Christians and presents outstanding teaching for anyone interested in learning to evangelize. - The Evangelical Catholic
A ministry dedicated to renewing the Catholic Church as a vibrant evangelical witness. EC conducts an annual institute for evangelization and provides a multitude of resources to support the new evangelization. - Catholic Christian Outreach
CCO is a Canadian university student movement dedicated to evangelization.
MEDIA
- ChristLife's Director, Dave Nodar, on EWTN in 2008 on Ralph Martin's Choices We Face teaching about the new evangelization and how to practically be part of it - Part I:
- ChristLife's Director, Dave Nodar, on EWTN in 2008 on Ralph Martin's Choices We Face teaching about the new evangelization and how to practically be part of it - Part II:
- Podcast 47 - Come Holy Spirit!
This podcast includes a clip from Bill Johnson on the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and how we can share Him with others.
- Podcast 43 - Matt Maher & the New Evangelization
Matt maher is back for round two in this exciting podcast about the new evangelization! Matt shares his thoughts on out Pope's call to evangelize with "new ardor, methods, and expression."
- Podcast 33 - Called to Share Christ
This podcast focuses on the driving passion behind ChristLife's ministry! Our Director Dave nodar shares Church teaching and Scripture on our call to share Christ.
- Podcast 25 - Nature Calls
After his 42-mile hike in one day, Peter is alive and well with julie and Dave nodar, Director of ChristLife, with reports on his hike and further testimonies on sharing Christ while enjoying Nature.
- Podcast 19 - Street Interviews and Evangelization
In this podcast episode, Pete and Chad take to the streets of Baltimore to ask people what they think about God.
- Podcast 18 - Are You Afraid to Evangelize?
Becky Pippert, an international speaker and author on evangelization joins us. If evangelization is one of the words that makes your hair stand up in fright, than this episode is one for you.
- Podcast 14 - The Witness of Holiness
Fr. Francis Martin of the Mother of God community shares about the role of the Holy Spirit in witnessing to Christ.
- Podcast 8 - Let the Language of Faith be on Your Lips - part 2
Fr. Robert Barron answers the question of how we proclaim Christ as head of His Church and addresses the great need for the laity to take part in their apostolate.
- Podcast 7 - Let the Language of Faith be on Your Lips - part 1
Fr. Robert Barron from Chicago shares his passion for Jesus, encourages the laity to take an active part in spreading the Gospel, and gives some practical ways to make the good news compelling to our contemporaries.
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- ChristLife's Director, Dave Nodar, on EWTN in 2008 on Ralph Martin's Choices We Face teaching about the new evangelization and how to practically be part of it - Part II: