Comments on: Lesson 1 - EVANGELII NUNTIANDI http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5 Students of the CDR web courses discuss their answers to the e-class questions here Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:34:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: njerufranklin http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-233 njerufranklin Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:12:55 +0000 http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-233 1. Most of us Catholics evangelize without knowing. Sometimes we say we do not have work to do but before Jesus ascended into heaven he gave us some work when he commissioned his disciples to "Go therefore, make disciples of all nations,.......,and teach them to observe all the commands I give you", He also adds "I am with you always, yes, to the end of time". This was a message to the first evangelizers. At the end of every Mass, we are sent by the presiding priest, "Go in peace to love and serve the LORD". Actually what I understand is that after every Mass we are reminded to go and evangelize to those we meet at home, in offices, in gatherings, in serving the needy, etc. But do we do that? It might not be easy to evangelize but using the many methods outline in the document and the instructor's note we can overcome. 2. The most challenging or sad part is that despite we Catholics having a rich heritage of faith, most of us do not share this evalasting heritage with those who are spiritually poor (c/w Matt.5:3 that tells us, "Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!" We Catholics sometimes lack the approach and challenged by our fellow brothers in the Protestant Church, we shy away because we have not been exposed to evangelization through evangelization teams in our parishes. It is the high time we Catholics wake up and do what Jesus told us to evangelize to the world by any of the means. Otherwise we might be judged for commiting the sin of ommission. 3. The reason Iam taking this cause is, I need spiritual nourishment to keep my catechism growing. I have been a Sunday School teacher and I think on finishing this course I will be a better evangelizer that before. This course together with the Bible study and sharing sessions we have started in our Church, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I will be more equiped to stand and proclaim that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer and Saviour. 1. Most of us Catholics evangelize without knowing. Sometimes we say we do not have work to do but before Jesus ascended into heaven he gave us some work when he commissioned his disciples to “Go therefore, make disciples of all nations,…….,and teach them to observe all the commands I give you”, He also adds “I am with you always, yes, to the end of time”. This was a message to the first evangelizers. At the end of every Mass, we are sent by the presiding priest, “Go in peace to love and serve the LORD”. Actually what I understand is that after every Mass we are reminded to go and evangelize to those we meet at home, in offices, in gatherings, in serving the needy, etc. But do we do that? It might not be easy to evangelize but using the many methods outline in the document and the instructor’s note we can overcome.

2. The most challenging or sad part is that despite we Catholics having a rich heritage of faith, most of us do not share this evalasting heritage with those who are spiritually poor (c/w Matt.5:3 that tells us, “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!” We Catholics sometimes lack the approach and challenged by our fellow brothers in the Protestant Church, we shy away because we have not been exposed to evangelization through evangelization teams in our parishes. It is the high time we Catholics wake up and do what Jesus told us to evangelize to the world by any of the means. Otherwise we might be judged for commiting the sin of ommission.

3. The reason Iam taking this cause is, I need spiritual nourishment to keep my catechism growing. I have been a Sunday School teacher and I think on finishing this course I will be a better evangelizer that before. This course together with the Bible study and sharing sessions we have started in our Church, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I will be more equiped to stand and proclaim that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer and Saviour.

]]> By: mawood http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-117 mawood Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:39:40 +0000 http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-117 1. I am always looking for something new to really sink my teeth into. I have been involved in Catholic evangelization most of my adult life. It is hard sometimes to keep going unless you can find something to mull over in my mind to help keep the fire burning. I found that in section 10. "This kingdom and this salvation, which are the key words of Jesus Christ's evangelization, are available to every human being as grace and mercy, and yet at the same time each individual must gain them by force - they belong to the violent, says the Lord, through toil and suffering, through a life lived according the the Gospel......." This reminds me that it is not easy to evangelize and that through the "down times" I will be purified if I look at it through this light. 2. Most challenging for me is in section 14. "Not that I boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty that has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it!" Sometimes I know I whimp out and do not stand up when I should. It is an ongoing battle for me to be humble enough to say and do what needs to be done even if it offends someone. The thought of turning someone away from the Church by confronting and "correcting" them is difficult for me. I think the saddest part of all in this mission is that such a high number of Catholics do not have a clue about the amazing beauty and depth of this Church. The more I study the, the more I fall in love with the Church. 3. I am taking this course for 2 reasons. I need a spiritual boost to help keep my fire burning. The second reason is that I have spent my entire life studying the Catholic Church and working in evangelization but I have no credentials so am never taken very seriously. I am considering working on the degree program you show with Cloverdale College. I plan to take these courses first and then see if I want to go on. I was very excited to find these courses on the papal documents. They are so beautiful and yet so seldom read. 1. I am always looking for something new to really sink my teeth into. I have been involved in Catholic evangelization most of my adult life. It is hard sometimes to keep going unless you can find something to mull over in my mind to help keep the fire burning. I found that in section 10.

“This kingdom and this salvation, which are the key words of Jesus Christ’s evangelization, are available to every human being as grace and mercy, and yet at the same time each individual must gain them by force - they belong to the violent, says the Lord, through toil and suffering, through a life lived according the the Gospel…….”

This reminds me that it is not easy to evangelize and that through the “down times” I will be purified if I look at it through this light.

2. Most challenging for me is in section 14. “Not that I boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty that has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it!” Sometimes I know I whimp out and do not stand up when I should. It is an ongoing battle for me to be humble enough to say and do what needs to be done even if it offends someone. The thought of turning someone away from the Church by confronting and “correcting” them is difficult for me.

I think the saddest part of all in this mission is that such a high number of Catholics do not have a clue about the amazing beauty and depth of this Church. The more I study the, the more I fall in love with the Church.

3. I am taking this course for 2 reasons. I need a spiritual boost to help keep my fire burning. The second reason is that I have spent my entire life studying the Catholic Church and working in evangelization but I have no credentials so am never taken very seriously. I am considering working on the degree program you show with Cloverdale College. I plan to take these courses first and then see if I want to go on. I was very excited to find these courses on the papal documents. They are so beautiful and yet so seldom read.

]]> By: searcher http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-99 searcher Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:25:16 +0000 http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-99 1. Evangelism is the heartbeat of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we are touched and transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is only reasonable that we want to tell others about our Christian faith. Evangelism is not a popular topic among the world, but we are not in a popularity contest just as Jesus too was not. 2. Evangelism is a challenge because we have to get out of our comfort zone. It takes courage; not something we do in our own strength, but by prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. 3. I'm an evangelist by nature and I have respect for the Catholic faith. I want to learn about evangelism from the perspective of the Catholic faith and want to put it to practice. 1. Evangelism is the heartbeat of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we are touched and transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is only reasonable that we want to tell others about our Christian faith. Evangelism is not a popular topic among the world, but we are not in a popularity contest just as Jesus too was not.

2. Evangelism is a challenge because we have to get out of our comfort zone. It takes courage; not something we do in our own strength, but by prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit.

3. I’m an evangelist by nature and I have respect for the Catholic faith. I want to learn about evangelism from the perspective of the Catholic faith and want to put it to practice.

]]> By: Fporco http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-31 Fporco Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:25:28 +0000 http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-31 <p>I believe most of us have been very blessed for having Christ in our life. We have to promote that blessing bringing Hope and teaching the gospel to the needed. Jesus was very good at that. , he evangelized lots of people. We have to be like him. Promote the gospel and evangelize the good news.</p> <p>1. - I found very usefull the instructor's comments beacuse it were very easy to underestand. </p> <p>2.- I found myself a little sad because sometimes we dont share the good news with out neighbos or family.</p> <p>3. Im taking this course because I want to be learn as much as posiible from the Gospel.</p> I believe most of us have been very blessed for having Christ in our life. We have to promote that blessing bringing Hope and teaching the gospel to the needed. Jesus was very good at that. , he evangelized lots of people. We have to be like him. Promote the gospel and evangelize the good news.

1. - I found very usefull the instructor’s comments beacuse it were very easy to underestand.

2.- I found myself a little sad because sometimes we dont share the good news with out neighbos or family.

3. Im taking this course because I want to be learn as much as posiible from the Gospel.

]]> By: kpofarrell http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-30 kpofarrell Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:48:51 +0000 http://catholicdr.com/e-Classroom/topics/5#comment-30 <p>1. I found it helpful to reread the document. I have read it in the past, but it is refreshing to re-read it. Perhaps what I found most helpful was the list of qualities of evangelization. It is helpful to quantify, to make things more measurable. </p> <p>2. What is most sad is the state of Christians (myself included) that we do not value the gift of Christ enough and are not bursting to share him with everyone we meet! The very idea of a Christian who is not a born evangelizer is kind of ridiculous, though very present in the world today.</p> <p>3. I am taking this course to refresh on the document and to see how others are teaching it.</p> 1. I found it helpful to reread the document. I have read it in the past, but it is refreshing to re-read it. Perhaps what I found most helpful was the list of qualities of evangelization. It is helpful to quantify, to make things more measurable.

2. What is most sad is the state of Christians (myself included) that we do not value the gift of Christ enough and are not bursting to share him with everyone we meet! The very idea of a Christian who is not a born evangelizer is kind of ridiculous, though very present in the world today.

3. I am taking this course to refresh on the document and to see how others are teaching it.

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