Why do we evangelize?

1. the
Talk 1, SFC Evangelization Training
GREAT
COMMISSION

2. As Christ was
anointed Priest,
Prophet, and
King, so may
you live always
as a member of
his body,
sharing
everlasting
life.

3. SFC is an
evangelistic
movement.

4. 3) I will make myself available to the Lord for
service:
• Bring other singles to Christ.
• Make time to serve in SINGLES FOR
CHRIST, whenever I am called to serve and
follow directions of those who have
responsibility for my service.
-Covenant of the Singles for Christ

5. “Go into all the world and
proclaim the good news
to the whole creation
(Mark 16:15).”

6. In the absence of prayer and evangelization, a
good Christian becomes a mere social worker.

7. CCC: Participation in Christ’s Prophetic Office
904 "Christ . . . fulfills this prophetic office, not only
by the hierarchy . . . but also by the laity. He
accordingly both establishes them as witnesses and
provides them with the sense of the faith [sensus
fidei] and the grace of the word"
To teach in order to lead others to faith is
the task of every preacher and of each
believer.

8. CCC: Participation in Christ’s Prophetic Office
905 Lay people also fulfill their prophetic mission
by evangelization, "that is, the proclamation of
Christ by word and the testimony of life."

9. CCC: Participation in Christ’s Prophetic Office
For lay people, "this evangelization . . . acquires a
specific property and peculiar efficacy because it is
accomplished in the ordinary circumstances of the
world."

10. CCC: Participation in Christ’s Prophetic Office
This witness of life, however, is not the sole element
in the apostolate; the true apostle is on the lookout
for occasions of announcing Christ by word, either
to unbelievers . . . or to the faithful.

11. Evangelization vs. Proselytism
Evangelizing is informing while
proselytizing is convincing.

12. Evangelization vs. Proselytism
Evangelizing is proclaiming the gospel with
joy while proselytizing is proclaiming the
gospel with force.

13. Evangelization vs. Proselytism
Evangelization is based on faith and love
while proselytizing is based on ego and
number games.