MAKING DISCIPLES IN NORTHEAST KANSAS

The Office of Evangelization for Adult and Young Adult Ministry serves in support of priests, parishes and lay leaders by encouraging individual prayer, providing formation for missionary discipleship and sharing best practices of proclaiming the Gospel in the modern world.

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MAKING DISCIPLES IN NORTHEAST KANSAS

The Office of Evangelization for Adult and Young Adult Ministry serves in support of priests, parishes and lay leaders by encouraging individual prayer, providing formation for missionary discipleship and sharing best practices of proclaiming the Gospel in the modern world.

LTP Training Conference

Friday-Saturday, August 23-24, 2024

Registration will open Monday, July 1st, 2024!

A conference for parish leaders, initiation ministers, and regional or diocesan trainers, this training opportunity will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of initiation ministry. Through interactive sessions, meetings, and prayer opportunities, participants will understand more deeply that the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the vision of the parish as a community of disciples.

What RCIA/OCIA leaders and teams can expect: 

  • Fellowship with initiation ministers from around the midwest.
  • Interactive multimedia presentations and expert training.
  • Opportunities for prayerful reflection on the liturgies of the RCIA/OCIA.
  • On-site bookstore to peruse and purchase helpful resources for your ministry.

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Intensive Workshop for RCIA Coordinators & Teams, Deacons and Priests // Taller intensivo para coordinadores y equipos de RICA, diáconos y sacerdotes

Day 1: Friday, August 23rd, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Gift of Relationships: A Call to Accompaniment
 
English: Through this talk, we will reflect on the importance of personal relationships with the Lord and with others, leading us to deepen our understanding of the art of accompaniment. This requires listening with the heart, discerning what the Father is calling us to, and trusting that the Lord is at work in the person and through the situations of life. An optional Happy Hour will be held from 8:00pm – 9:00pm.
 
Español: A través de esta charla reflexionaremos sobre la importancia de las relaciones personales con el Señor y con los demás, llevándonos a profundizar nuestra comprensión del arte del acompañamiento. Esto requiere escuchar con el corazón, discernir a qué nos llama el Padre y confiar en que el Señor obra en la persona y a través de las situaciones de la vida. Se llevará a cabo un Happy Hour opcional de 8:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.
 
 
Day 2: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Vision of Christian Initiation Ministry
 
English: This intensive workshop serves as a foundational course for those involved in the ministry of Christian initiation. Participants will receive an overview of the four stages of initiation and the accompanying rituals. Additionally, we will examine the pastoral principles associated with this ministry, as well as the role of the baptized faithful.
 
Español: La visión de la ministerio de iniciación cristiana Este taller intensivo sirve como una clase básica para aquellos involucrados en el ministerio de iniciación cristiana. Este taller ofrece una visión general de las cuatro etapas de la iniciación y los rituales que las acompañan. Además, examinaremos los principios pastorales asociados con este ministerio, así como el papel de los fieles bautizados. 
 
Presenters
MICHAEL RUZICKI (English)
Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy
Saint Mary of the Lake and  Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Chicago, IL
 
RACHEL ESPINOZA (English)
Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant LTP
Chicago, IL
 
XIMENA DEBROECK (Español)
Leadership Consultant Catholic Leadership Institute
 
LETICIA PEREZ (Español)
Coordinadora de  Iniciación Cristiana 
Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles 

Jesus & the Eucharist Small Group Study

Jesus and the Eucharist is a 7-session study created for the Eucharistic Revival and freely offered to parishes, along with leadership training, support and materials. Participants will share the kerygmatic proclamation (Sessions 1–4) and unveil God’s saving work in the Eucharist (Sessions 5–7).

Jesus & the Eucharist Study

Jesus and the Eucharist is a 7-session study created for the Eucharistic Revival and freely offered to parishes, along with leadership training, support and materials. Participants will share the kerygmatic proclamation (Sessions 1–4) and unveil God’s saving work in the Eucharist (Sessions 5–7).

RCIA/OCIA Conference Training

August 23-24, 2024 at Savior Pastoral Center

2024 Eucharistic Congress

Next July, 80,000 Catholics from all over the U.S. will gather in Indianapolis for a transformative encounter with our Eucharistic Lord. 

RCIA Retreats

Becoming More Intentional in Mission & Action

Our individual relationships should reflect the interactions of Jesus. His model of sharing life and encouraging each person to grow closer to the heart of God serves as the example of authentic relational love. This highlights the priority we give to living out our personal apostolate of evangelization. 

We follow Jesus’ example using the Crowds to Three model and practicing prayer, care, share in our relationships. Each of us, as a disciple of Christ, is called to His mission of making disciples.

EVANGELIZING IS IN FACT THE GRACE AND VOCATION PROPER TO THE CHURCH, HER DEEPEST IDENTITY. SHE EXISTS IN ORDER TO EVANGELIZE.

POPE ST. PAUL VI, EVANGELII NUNTIANDI, 14.

Resources to Bring the Kingdom

Revival: Eucharistic Amazement

Put your roots deeper down into the soil of grace with any of our handpicked resources focused on the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

The Enflame Movement

What is your mission? What does it mean to be on mission? We are called to share in this great work of missionary discipleship.

Personal Formation Resources

Drawing from the beautiful tradition of the Catholic Church, expand your knowledge of everything pertaining to our beloved Faith.

Emily Lopez

Director of Adult Evangelization

Here to Serve You

Karla Melgar

Consultant for Evangelization

Lee McMahon

Consultant for Evangelization

Dcn. Dana Nearmyer

Director of Evangelization

Here to Serve You

Feel free to reach out to any of our team members using their contact information below.

Deacon Dana Nearmyer

ArchKCK Director of Evangelization

Deacon Dana Nearmyer heads up the Office of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. His role is to serve pastors and parish leaders in the area of Evangelization.

Emily Lopez

Lead Consultant for Adult Evangelization

Emily partners with pastors and lay leaders to talk with them about the their parish identity, their vision, their parish’s strengths and weaknesses, and how they see evangelization being improved in their community.

Karla Melgar

CONSULTANT FOR EVANGELIZATION

Karla is excited to be part of the Evangelization team; to share her experience in collaboration with others and serve as a bridge between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities.

Lee McMahon

CONSULTANT FOR EVANGELIZATION

With an extensive background in media and digital content creation, Lee is looking forward to partnering with pastors and parish leaders to provide them with the tools they need to fulfill the great commission.