The Evangelization Plan
It is often said that the problem with Catholics is that they have been poorly catechized. We believe people must first be evangelized, before they want to be catechized. Everyone knows you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it drink. Our job is to get people to want to drink. Auxiliary bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Indianapolis, IN, emphasized that the new evangelization must target those former Catholics and Catholics who are not practicing their faith. Our plan is a bold one! It targets not only those who claim, or once claimed, to be Catholic. It includes all these categories:
I. Catholic
- A. Practicing
- B. Non practicing
- C. Former
- D. Youth
II. Never Catholic
PRACTICING CATHOLICS
THEIR NEEDS: They need tools to reach their fallen-away family members. They also need a way to bring Catholicism to others without having to be an expert. They would love to evangelize. They just don’t know how to do it.
SOLUTION: Our parish mission: Science Tests Faith will attract and inspire them, and equip them with vital tools for evangelization and catechesis. It will strengthen your own Faith. For a preview, see the www.sciencetestsfaith.com web site.
NON-PRACTICING CATHOLICS
THEIR NEEDS: They need a reason to practice their faith, and they need to be invited back. 80% miss weekend mass and holy days, and do not go to confession, but receive Holy Communion when they go to Mass.
SOLUTION: We offer an innovative, attention-grabbing invitation to an extraordinary event. After attending this parish event, results like the following are indicative of the fruits of our mission.
“Attendance at daily Mass more than doubled and continues to thrive. Those coming to Adoration tripled in number…” – Fr. Jim Gigliotti, TOR, Pastor St. Maria Goretti, Arlington, TX
“I wanted to thank you for changing my life. My mom went to day 1 of the 3-day mission… she got me to attend the second day… I was an occasional Mass attendee, mostly holidays. After your talk I made a good confession and now attend Mass DAILY….” – Kenny Wharton Phoenix, AZ
FORMER CATHOLICS
THEIR NEEDS: They need a reason to come back to the Catholic Church.
SOLUTION: As with non-practicing Catholics, we invite them to our stunning presentation. Below is another beautiful testimonial demonstrating the impact of our event. It is a story of a faithful Catholic- turned-Protestant-minister who found his way back to the Catholic fold.
“Without hesitation, nor exaggeration, I can say it was this presentation that was the pinnacle of my return to the Catholic Church…Two days after the event, my 10 year old daughter asked if we were going to start going to the Catholic Church. I told her, I think so, but did she understand that…they taught that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Without hesitation she stated, ‘Well they do, remember, we saw the video.’..In that moment, through the eyes of a child, I was given clarity of purpose and my family and I returned to the Catholic Church.” – Brett Petillo Phoenix, AZ
YOUTH
THEIR NEEDS: The needs of young people are twofold: 1) The example of their parents and the parish community. How can we expect the youth to be excited and engaged without these examples to inspire them? They need to see adults who don’t skip Mass, adults who take advantage of the sacrament of Penance. When their role models are on fire for the Faith, that fire will kindle the same fire in the youth. 2) Young people need a reason to believe that something is true, when the world tells them otherwise.
SOLUTION: Just as the needs of our youth are twofold, likewise, the solution has two aspects: First, we engage the parents in the Science Tests Faith event and in the follow-up actions. Second, There are three factors in the Science Tests Faith program which are effective catalysts in lighting the fire in our youth:
1. Young people are captivated by the supernatural, the paranormal. We get their attention by attracting their natural curiosity.
2. One of today’s oft-repeated sayings is, “I’ll believe it when I see it.” The Science Tests Faith program uses videos and pictures of scientifically investigated supernatural occurrences.
3. “Facts Tell and Stories Sell” is a popular slogan. We present amazing and unforgettable life-changing stories.
NEVER-CATHOLIC INDIVIDUALS
Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, agnostic, atheist & all God’s Children.
THEIR NEEDS: They need a reason to become Catholic.
SOLUTION: The three factors listed above attract individuals who have never been Catholic: People are inquisitive about the paranormal; they want to check out hear-say for themselves; they are captivated by a riveting story. We know them in our circle of friends, neighbors, and business associates. By lighting the fire of practicing Catholics, and turning the lukewarm into active Catholics, we give them the tools to reach non-Catholics and bring them to Christ.
The caption below the picture of Jesus asks you, “Can you help Me Today?”
What is your answer?
OUR GOALS
1. Increase belief that the Consecrated Bread and Wine are truly the Body and Blood of Christ, and thereby bring dignity back to the altar.
2. Increase participation at Mass and devotion to the Eucharist during and outside of the Mass.
3. Increase Eucharistic Adoration; strive for Perpetual Adoration.
4. Increase Confession lines.
5. Increase Consecration for Families.
6. Organize, train, and equip A New Evangelization army, in response to the call of Pope John Paul ll. This army will be committed to turning our culture from a vice-driven culture back to a virtue-driven culture.
OUR GAME PLAN
1. Arrange hundreds of parish presentations (Live & DVD).
2. Arrange thousands of in-home DVD presentations.
3. Form thousands of weekly Love and Mercy Prayer Cenacles.
4. Promote the “Action Plan” that has been developed for after the initial presentation.
5. Read the “Formational Teachings” given to us by Jesus and Mary. They will be leading us.
6. We need your prayers and financial help if possible to begin an advertising campaign to share the scientific evidence of the Truth of the Eucharist and the Words from Heaven given to us by Jesus and Mary for the world.
IN SUMMARY
THE LIVE PARISH PRESENTATION
The event draws crowds of lukewarm Catholics and Mass attendees, as well as the fallen-away Catholics, non-Catholic Christians, agnostics, atheists, and others from nearly every religious background. In fact, up to 70% of the audience at a live Parish Presentation event may be made up of people who are not currently or seriously practicing the Catholic faith.
THE DVD PRESENTATION FOR SMALLER PARISHES
We have a small group of individuals already available that can scheduled one of their group to go to a parish, organize and give the new DVD presentation, “Signs from God – Miracles and Their Meaning”. Afterwards a copy of the follow up action plan will be made available for those interested in the Great Crusade of Love and Mercy that may want to be participate in the action plan of this great movement against the culture of death.
THE IN-HOME DVD PRESENTATION FOR GROUPS
A small group of friends, neighbors, relatives, fallen away Catholics, etc. are invited to a private showing of the new DVD, “Signs from God – Miracles and Their Meaning”. After the in-home DVD presentation, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, a weekly Love and Mercy Prayer Cenacle is formed. Date and time of the cenacle is decided. When the cenacle meets, the suggested Love and Mercy Prayer Cenacle format should be followed.
OUR GOAL:
5,000 parishes in next three years!
10,000 Love and Mercy Prayer Cenacles!
THE FOLLOW-UP ACTION PLAN
As part of the Game Plan, we have designed an Action Plan and program to follow the initial DVD presentation, carrying forward the excitement and enthusiasm generated at the event, allowing for ongoing evangelization and catechesis.
So we’re asking you again—
Help us wake up 30 million former Catholics and another 40 million non-practicing Catholics!
From Maine to California, from Minnesota to Texas, the Feedback Forms from previous live events tell us people are fired up after the event, and that they want to…
* learn more about their Faith!
* tell others about the scientific evidence and facts they experienced!
* help us wake up more Catholics!
* help change the culture from a vice-driven culture back to a virtue-driven culture!
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU CAN HELP IN SOME WAY:
1. Utilize the power of numbers: Start your day, every day, asking the Blessed Virgin Mary and Her Son to accept all your prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of that day for the fulfillment of His Will in the works of our ministry. Imagine the power of your prayer multiplied by 1,000, or 10,000 people!
2. Stay alert for our emails and updates on the Great Crusade of Love and Mercy and our New Evangelization Plan to help fight and turn our culture from a vice-driven culture back to a virtue-driven culture .
3. Please pray for the success of our New Evangelization Plan and if you are able, please make a Tax Deductible Donation to support the work of our ministry. We cannot do this alone, we need your participation! Please click on “Donate Now” and help us share these fantastic gifts from Jesus and Mary…
THANK YOU !
CONTACT INFORMATION:
You Shall Believe
P.O. Box 1160
Hampstead, NC 28443
1-866-671-7284
tim@youshallbelieve.com