Becomig a Parish of Intentional Disciples

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In her first book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, Sherry Weddell, cofounder of the Catherine of Siena Institute, captured the attention of Catholics across the globe as she uncovered the life-changing power that accompanies the conscious decision to follow Jesus as his disciple.Now, in the groundbreaking Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples, she has gathered together experienced leaders and collaborators whose exceptional field-tested wisdom and enthusiasm for transforming Catholic parishes into centers of discipleship and apostolic outreach is both inspiring and practical.The authors consider:The role of intercessory prayer in parish transformationHow “fireside chats” can help a pastor connect with his parishioners and call them to personal discipleship and missionThe mutual responsibility of lay people and pastors in the work of making disciplesThe revolutionary impact of a discipleship approach to youth ministryHow one parish successfully fostered a culture of intentional discipleship, and much moreAs Sherry asks in her own chapter, “Are we willing to answer the call and pay the price necessary to become a new generation of saints through which God can do extraordinary things in our time?”

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