Evangelization

"In His final words of the Great Commission, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations!” (Matt. 28:19-20), Jesus Christ calls all of the baptized to proclaim the liberating and saving Gospel to others, forming our brothers and sisters in the Catholic Faith that we treasure." Bishop Donald Hying

As Catholics, we are called by Jesus Christ to not only follow Him, but also to go forth and share the Good News with everyone we meet. The resources on this page provide information on evangelization to help us better understand this vital mission given to the Church and to all the baptized. 
 

Evangelization Materials from the Diocese of Madison

Beginning on Pentecost Sunday 2020, Bishop Donald Hying launched a diocesan evangelization initiative called Go Make Disciples. 

Go Make Disciples Evangelization Website 
Go Make Disciples Vision Statement
Bishop Hying's Pastoral Letter on Pentecost
Newsletter 1 (Easter 2020): Paschal Mystery
Newsletter 2 (June 2020): Evangelization
Newsletter 3: (July 2020): Discipleship
Newsletter 4: (August 2020) Baptism & Confirmation
Newsletter 5: (September 2020) Reclaiming Sunday
Newsletter 6: (October 2020) Interior Life/Prayer
Newsletter 7: (November 2020) Mortification
Newsletter 8: (December 2020) Confession
Newsletter 9 (January 2021) Goodness
Newsletter 10: (February 2021) Beatuy
Newsletter 11 (March 2021) Truth
Newsletter 12 (April 2021)  Personal Apostolate
Newsletter 13 (May 2021) The Mission
Newsletter 14 (June 2021) Missionary Discipleship
Newsletter 15 (July 2021) Evangelization
Newsletter 16 (August 2021) How to Evangelize
Newsletter 17 (September 2021) Jesus and the Story
Newsletter 18 (October 2021) Our Baptismal Call
Newsletter 19 (November 2021) Holy Mass
Newsletter 20 (December 2021) Reclaiming Sunday
Newsletter 21 (January 2022) Daily Prayer
Newsletter 22 (February 2022) Praying With Scripture
Newsletter 23 (March 2022) Self Denial
Newsletter 24 (April 2022) Frequent Confession
Newsletter 25 (May 2022)
Newsletter 26 (June 2022)
Newsletter 27 (July 2022)
Newsletter 28 (August 2022)
Newsletter 29 (September 2022)
Newsletter 30 (October 2022)
Newsletter 31 (November 2022)
Newsletter 32 (December 2022)

Church Documents on Evangelization & Discipleship

Evangelii nuntiandi (Evangelization in the Modern World) by Pope St. Paul VI
Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization by the USCCB
Redemptoris Missio (The Missionary Mandate) by Pope St. John Paul II
Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) by Pope Francis
General Directory for Catechesis by the Congregation for the Clergy
Chrisifidelis Laici (On the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful) by Pope St. John Paul II
Apostolicam Actuositatem (Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity) Second Vatican Council
 

The Kerygma

Kerygma: The Message that Changes the World, Chris Stefanick. Free on Formed.org or on Revive Parishes
Someone Has Come to Save Us, Fr. John Riccardo
The Content of the Kerygma, Marcel LeJeune
Proclaiming the Kerygma, Fr. John Riccardo

Tips for Keeping the Lord's Day Holy

Keeping Holy the Lord's Day, Catholic Answers Article
How to Keep the Sabbath Holy, Blessed Catholic Mom
Keep Holy the Sabbath, Catholic Mom
Six Tips for Living Sunday Differently, Catholic Mom
Holy Leisure, Aleteia
52 Sundays: A Guide to Reclaim the Lord's Day for Faith and Family
Reclaiming Sunday, Diocese of Madison Newsletter
Keep Holy the Sabbath by Dr. Tim Gray, free audio presentation on Formed.org
What's the Point of the Sabbath by Matt Fradd, free audio presentation on Formed.org
A Month of Mealtime Questions
Catechism section on the third commandment
Dies Domini (On Keeping the Lord's Day Holy) by Pope St. John Paul II
Keeping the Lord's Day Holy, EWTN (Video)
How Should We Keep the Sabbath Holy, Catholic Straight Answers
 

Tips for Voluntary Asceticism

Excerpts on Mortification from The Way, St. Josemaría Escrivá
Excerpts on Mortification from The School of Christian Perfection, St. Alphonsus de Ligouri
Excerpts on Mortification from Introduction to the Devout Life, St. Francis De Sales
 

Recommended Books

The Evangelizing Parish by Cardinal Arinze
The Urgency of the New Evangelization by Ralph Martin
A Beginner's Guide To Missionary Discipleship by Marcel LeJeune (Free e-book)
Introduction to the Devout Life, St. Francis de Sales
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas À Kempis
The School of Christian Perfection, St. Alphonsus de Ligouri
 

Audio/Video Resources

Lectio: Evangelization Video Series on Formed.org
Revive Free Subscription 
Evangelizing Catholics Audio Presentation by Scott Hahn on Formed.org
Introduction to the Devout Life Audiobook (female reader)
Introduction to the Devout LIfe Audiobook (male reader)
Evangelizing through the Good (Bishop Barron)
Evangelizing through Beauty (Bishop Barron)
Catholicism and Beauty (Bishop Barron)
Thomistic Institute Videos 
Good and Evil, Aquinas 101
Is It True There Is No Truth? Catholic Answers
Who Am I to Judge by Dr. Sri on Formed.org