Ten Ways to Grow Closer to Christ

Through Spirit-Filled Mission, 2016

Prayer for the Journey

3-Minute Retreat: Sent By God http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/sent-by-god-start-retreatShare Prayer: Prayer as a Means of Evangelization: http://www.gbdioc.org/images/docs/SharePrayer.pdfResources for Daily Prayer and Reflection: https://www.dbqarch.org/offices/adult-faith/top-ten-websites/daily-prayer-and-reflections/

Practice Hospitality

3-Minute Retreat: Everyone Is Welcomed http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/everyone-is-welcomed-start-retreatInvite a Loved One Back to Mass: http://www.catholicscomehome.org/invite-others-home/Let’s Give a Warm Welcome: http://www.uscatholic.org/hospitality

Stay Grounded in God’s Word

3-Minute Retreat: Our Actions Speak http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/our-actions-speak-start-retreatTen Techniques for Teaching Children about the Bible: http://www.catechist.com/blog/archives/1034-20120920.htmlEnthrone the Bible in Your Home: http://www.usccb.org/bible/national-bible-week/upload/enthroning.pdf

Sacraments andMeaningful Moments

3-Minute Retreat: Gifts of Grace: http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/gifts-of-grace-start-retreatCreating Ritual & Traditions at Home: https://vimeo.com/92498004Making the Sacraments More Meaningful for Families: http://www.catholicfamilyfaith.org/general.html

DiscipleshipFormation

3-Minute Retreat: Sharing the Faith http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/sharing-the-faith-start-retreatTips for Discipleship in the Family: http://catholicmom.com/2014/06/20/tips-for-discipleship-in-the-family/Go and Make Disciples Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJWkQ9UP_m8

Witness toYour Faith

3-Minute Retreat: The Rippling Effect http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/the-rippling-effect-start-retreatCatholic Witness Talks presented in the Cedar Rapids area: http://crceo.info/witness-talks/Lifeteen: Everyday Evangelization for Teens: http://lifeteen.com/blog/everyday-evangelization-locker-bays-catacombs/

Share YourGifts and Talents

3-Minute Retreat: At the Service of Others http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/at-the-service-of-others-start-retreatDevelop Your Gifts and Talents to Glorify God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj78IKXo-CICultivating Charisms: http://www.fromtheabbey.com/core-content-tutorials/living-the-adventure-of-faith-tutorial/spiritual-gifts-the-prophetic-charisms/

Community Outreach

3-Minute Retreat: Win-Win Choices http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/win-win-choices-start-retreatLiving the Spiritual Works of Mercy: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/the-spiritual-works-of-mercy.cfmOutreach Ministry Tools: http://www.christianoutreachtools.com/outreach-ideas.html

Family Engagement

3-Minute Retreat: This Is My Prayer: http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/this-is-my-prayer-start-retreatParents As Leaders: http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/family/praying-as-a-family/encouraging-parents-to-be-leaders-of-family-prayer100 Resources for Catholic Families: http://thekennedyadventures.com/100-resources-catholic-families/

Awareness of Vocations

3-Minute Retreat: A Light to the Nations http://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/a-light-to-the-nations-start-retreatDiscovering Your Vocation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpGd8-8eEB8Vocation to the Priesthood, Archdiocese of Dubuque: https://www.dbqarch.org/offices/vocations/priesthood/

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:Archdiocesan Women’s Conference

Theme: “Beauty in Christ”Saturday, February 4, 2017 – St. Pius X, Cedar Rapids

Keynote Speakers: Leah Darrow and Kelly Nieto

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