St. Peter the Apostle exhorts us to “Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you.” (1 Pt. 3:15) The intention of this short video series is to provide its participants with some of the basic knowledge, skills and practices that will enable them to share the good news of Jesus Christ with those they come in contact with.
This series is best carried out with others. While the PDF provided gives spaces for responses and notes, our hope is that groups formed in parishes will experience the series together in discussion. The series could be used in one full day as outlined in the PDF attachment or could be broken down into sessions spread out over several weeks.
If you have any questions on how you might present this in your parish please contact Patrick Ginty.
Course materials and videos
Always Be Ready course handout
Session I: Following Jesus Christ
A short workshop on how we can talk about Jesus, act like Jesus and follow Jesus in our daily lives.
Session II: Proclaiming Jesus Christ
A short workshop on how to formulate our own personal testimony as well as the good news of Jesus Christ.
Session III: Accompanying Others to Jesus Christ
A short workshop on identifying who we are called to accompany to Christ and practical ways we can do so.
Session IV: Thresholds of Conversion
A short workshop on the stages that people go through on their journey towards conversion in Christ.
Session V: Knowing God’s Love
A short workshop on how we can accept the love of God in our personal lives
Session VI: Commitment to God
A short workshop on basic spiritual practices that will help us remain in Christ.