Brothers,
The Catholic Men’s Fellowship group at [parish] will gather again this coming [day], [date], from [times] in [location]. Please join us, and bring a friend!
At this session we would like to give some thought to evangelization within our own families. Reflections and readings below are offered for our meeting. Please check them out!
Readings
Luke 14: 25-33 – A seemingly odd connection to family
Ephesians 6: 1-4 – Relation between parents and children
Proverbs 17:6 – Grandparents and grandchildren
CCC 2226-2227 – How parents and children can evangelize each other
From the USCCB – What Can You Do in Your Family to Foster the New Evangelization?
- Pray daily (individually and as a family).
- Read Scripture. Children love to hear the stories of the Bible.
- Regularly celebrate the sacraments, especially in Sunday Mass each week as a family (find your local parish at www.masstimes.org).
- Trust in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives married couples the grace you need to share your faith with your children and others in the community.
- Study the faith through the Catechism of the Catholic Church and faith formation programs.
- Discuss the faith over dinner.
- Participate in service opportunities as a family.
- Personally invite your family, friends, and neighbors to your home and to Sunday Mass in a welcoming spirit.
- Being willing to listen to other peoples’ stories and questions about the Church without judgment.
- Welcome new members of the parish, offer to help new parents, support the divorced and widowed.
- Remember the words of Peter: “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope”
Sharing
- What does “family evangelization” mean to you?
- What practices have worked well or are working well in your family?
- How can the above suggestions of the bishops help?
- Do you have family prayer time or say the rosary as a family? Bed time prayers with children?
- How can children evangelize their parents?
- How can we evangelize our siblings and other relatives?
We also want to be open to wherever the Holy Spirit leads us. Come, and invite a friend!
See you [day and time].
God Bless.
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