Characteristic of entry-point leaders
- Shows clear signs of being a committed Catholic and follower of Jesus (has gone through the stages of conversion personally)
- Can authentically and faithfully transmit the kerygma as part of one’s lived experience
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understands the role of love, mercy, healing and joy as a part of their ministry
- Spiritual gifts may include service, helps, faith, prayer, encouragement, wisdom
- Is prayerful before speaking or acting
Resources for entry point ministers
- YouCat or Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catholic Bible (Catholic Youth Bible)
- Weddell, Sherry, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington IN, 2012, Chapters 5 - 10
- USCCB, Living as Missionary Disciples (available online as a flipbook), p. 5-19
- Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel (available online) 1 – 160
Formation for entry-point leaders:
- Joyfully Renewed: Parish Renewed Training Workshop
- Joyfully Gifted: Spiritual Gift Discernment Process
- Personal Reading and Reflection Program (Completion of Study Guides):
- Relit Sessions 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18
Franciscan University Catechetical Institute (select classes)