Evangelization & Catholic Formation of Adults
What is the Light of the World Evangelization Process?
Light
of the World Parish Evangelization Process (LOTW) is a powerful plan
for evangelization and renewal within an individual parish. Embracing
the profound words of Pope Paul VI that evangelism is the “essential
mission” and “deepest identity” of the Church, LOTW answers the call of
Pope John Paul II for a “new evangelization” byempowering the laity of a
parish to be evangelized and to evangelize others.
LOTW reaches out to every member of a
parish no matter where they are in their faith journey, inviting them to
a deeper relationship with our Lord and a greater knowledge of their
faith, and supporting them in their renewed commitment.The heart of
evangelization is a living encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. The
LOTW Kerygmatic Retreat facilitates this heart-felt encounter through:
(1) a fundamental proclamation of the profound Gospel message and (2)
providing for a renewal of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist). As a necessary step in renewing these
sacraments and facilitating a closer relationship with our Lord, special
attention is paid to personal healing through Confession and
Reconciliation.
LOTW is not merely a
renewal retreat. Rather, the process provides the opportunity for the
retreatants to enter into Small Faith Sharing Communities that promote
adult faith formation through prayer, spiritual edification and study of
our faith. LOTW also provides a vehicle for reaching out to members of
the parish who have limited or no involvement in their Church.
Five of our parishes are already holding Light of the World retreats. The Archdiocese will be hosting an information day for other parishes interested in this process on Saturday, June 12, 2010, from 9:00am to noon. For more information about the information day or Light of the World, contact Matt Karr at ecat@archkck.org or 913-647-0323.
For more information, check out Light of the World's website!