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Sharing Our Faith Through Story
A Four‑Part “Deep Dive” for Parish Volunteers and Lay Leaders on Wednesdays in May, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Participate onsite or online
Pre-registration required
Your Story, Our Story, His Story
Sharing Faith Through Story is a four-week evangelization process that helps participants recognize, name, and share how God is at work in their lives. Through guided reflection, prayer, and conversation, participants learn simple and approachable steps for sharing their faith with family members, parishioners, neighbors, and coworkers in natural and authentic ways.
This program is rooted in the understanding that faith is most often shared through relationship and story. By reflecting on our own experiences, listening to the stories of our families and parishes, and grounding ourselves in the story of Jesus, participants gain confidence to speak about their faith with clarity, humility, and hope.
Sharing Faith Through Story equips participants to witness to the Gospel not through argument or pressure, but through authentic storytelling, relationship, and love. It is an accessible and welcoming pathway for parishioners who desire to share their faith with confidence and joy in everyday life. Presented by: Mary Martin
This series is offered as part of the Leadership Formation Institute for Missionary Disciples at the Catholic Information Center.
Week 1: Understanding Your Own Story
Participants reflect on their personal journey of faith and the moments, people, and experiences that have shaped their relationship with God. This week focuses on learning to recognize God’s presence in everyday life and articulating that story in simple language.
Week 2: Understanding Our Story
This session explores the faith journey of our families and our parish community. Participants reflect on shared traditions, struggles, and graces, and how faith has been lived and passed on through relationships and community life.
Week 3: Understanding His Story
Participants deepen their understanding of the story of Jesus and reflect on how his life, death, and resurrection continue to impact their own lives, their families, and the world today. This week connects our personal and communal stories to the larger story of salvation.
Week 4: Sharing Our Story with Others
The final session focuses on practical and gentle ways to share faith with others. Participants learn easy steps for faith conversations, how to listen well, and how to respond with respect and compassion, trusting the Holy Spirit to do the work of transformation.
Hospitality & Format – Sessions meet onsite at the Catholic Information Center and are also available online.
Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. for in‑person participants.
Registration – All are welcome. Parish groups are encouraged to attend.