Commission on Evangelization

Catholic Evangelization: The Heart of Ministry. By Father Robert Hater, Ph.D. Harcourt Religion Publishers (2002)

Father Hater helps one connect everyday experiences with recent Church documents and developments in Catholic evangelization. He notes that although the official Church has refocused on evangelization, there is still fear and confusion among Catholics about Catholic evangelization. This book seeks to help church professionals and lay leaders understand and explore the implications of this refocusing on evangelization in their personal and parish life.

All chapters begin with a story and proceed with theological and pastoral insights. At the conclusion of each chapter is a summary of major points, questions for group discussion and suggestions for action.

Especially noteworthy are the chapters connecting evangelization with the Kingdom of God, creation, spirituality of the evangelizer, family, parish and workplace. An excellent chapter deals with the contrast between Catholic evangelization and Protestant evangelism. After noting similarities and differences, Father Hater identifies what Catholics can learn from evangelical evangelism.

This resource can give direction to parishioners who are growing in their evangelization skills and help others come to a better understanding of the e-word.

Reviewed by Lorraine Vancamp, Glenmary’s evangelization consultant.

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