General Culture Leavitt, Robert F., PSS. The Truth Will Make You Free: The New Evangelization for a Secular Age. A Study in Development. Collegeville, MN. Liturgical Press, 2019. An in-depth look at the implications of a secular culture for the new evangelization. Recommended for interested laypersons, those studying for ministry, and clergy.
and Littlefield Publishers, Inc. A Sheed and Ward Book, 2003.
Part of the “Come and See” series written for “Seekers” (those who are searching / exploring in regards to faith), this is a great introduction to the Mass, its history, and how we celebrate it today (though note it was published before the third edition of the Missal).
Liturgy (Children) Duggan, Robert D. Teaching Kids the Basics of Liturgy: Making the Rituals More Meaningful. Allen, TX: RCL-Benziger, 2007.
Liturgy Koester, Anne Y. Sunday Mass: Our Role and Why It Matters. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2007.
Why go to Sunday Mass? What are we doing? Anne Koester provides an excellent tool to help teens and adults reflect on what it means to actively participate at Mass.
Liturgy (Youth) National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. For Ages Unending: The Ministry of Liturgy with Adolescents. Washington, DC: NFCYM, 2014.
Liturgy O’Malley, Timothy P. Liturgy and the New Evangelization: Practicing the Art of Self-giving Love. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2014.
How does the liturgy serve as a sure foundation for the New Evangelization? By drawing us deeper into the self-giving love of Christ, and gracing us to share that same love in the world.
Liturgy Paprocki, Joe and D. Todd Williamson. Great Is the Mystery: Encountering the Formational Power of Liturgy. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2013.
A resource for teaching about, and reflecting on, the Mass—and how celebrating the Mass forms us as Christians (evangelizes us).
Scripture Harrington, Daniel J. How Do Catholics Read the Bible? New York: A Sheed and Ward Book, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2005.
Part of the “Come and See” series written for “Seekers” (those who are searching / exploring in regards to faith), this is a clear explanation on how we, as Catholics, read the Scriptures. Hint: we’re not fundamentalists!
Preaching Lovrick, Peter. Proclaiming in a New Season: A Practical Guide to Catholic Preaching for the New Evangelization. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2016.
What does the Church ask of its preachers today? What should preaching sound like in the key of the New Evangelization? Deacon Lovrick provides a clear look at the Church’s vision for this vital ministry. Great for preachers—and for those who listen to homilies.
Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization. Washington, D.C.: USCCB, 2017.
Prepared for the introduction of the third edition of the Roman Missal, this comprehensive resource provides a wealth of resources (video and print) for exploring the Mass.
Liturgy A History of the Mass / Una Historia de la Misa (LTP) Where did the Mass that we celebrate today come from? What are its roots? This DVD (in English and Spanish) provides a concise introduction to this rich history. Great for older students, adult faith formation groups, and those in the RCIA.
Liturgy All Gathered Here: Celebrating the Liturgical Life of the Church (LTP) A resource for exploring the depths of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of Vatican II—the keystone document of the Council.
How often have you heard that science and faith are not compatible? Part of evangelization today is helping people see that faith and reason, theology and science, are two side of the same coin; God, who is Truth, is One. The Vatican Observatory website contains a section on “faith and science” (https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/) that is filled with articles, videos, and audio files that make clear that the Catholic Church is not an enemy of science!
What is Evangelization? – Go and Make Disciples. This is a short article that summarizes key points from Pope Paul Vi’s Evangelii Nuntiandi (On Evangelization in the Modern World).
Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan an Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States – Part 1: A Vision for Catholic Evangelization. This section is found toward the bottom of the page and contains background on what is evangelization, why we evangelize, how evangelization happens, and more.
http://ccc.usccb.org/flipbooks/living-as-missionary-disciples/#28 A link to the USCCB Publication which includes an excellent theological beginning and a whole section on developing and implementing a pastoral plan for developing Missionary Discipleship. The entire book is readable on-line, no purchase required, but can also be ordered.
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/living-disciples/upload/7-571-missionary-disciples-ndc-worksheets.pdf A PDF of the USCCB publication Living as Missionary Disciples, but this one is for faith formation leaders.
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/living-disciples/taking-the-first-step-keys-to-sharing-faith-person-to-person.cfm A good guide, with examples, to forming one-to-one personal relationships which is the foundation on which trust and cooperation are built.
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/living-disciples/accompanying-youth-and-young-adults-on-their-journey-as-missionary-disciples.cfm A very well thought out approach to working with youth, young adults on living out their faith. Its “Practical Principles” section is as relevant to adults as it is youth and young adults.
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/living-disciples/by-their-fruits-you-will-know-them-catechists-and-evangelizers-as-missionary-disciples.cfm Link to the USCCB web page that contains other links in this series, but also to other excellent papers on living as missionary disciples. “Many Catholics have long considered that going to Mass weekly and participating in some parish ministry or activity put one in the category of being a "good" Catholic, because one did more than just attend Mass. Today such an attitude is not sufficient.