Wednesday, January 6, 2010

ARISE Together in Christ with RENEW International


ARISE Together in Christ is one of the most inspirational and spiritually fulfilling programs developed by RENEW International. A true Archdiocesan collaboration, ARISE Together in Christ, follows the successful design of other RENEW programs: small Christian community faith sharing with strong lay leadership training. Since the program was first formed, more than three thousand members of over 150 parishes have attended the Launching, Liturgy, and Evangelization workshops which combine for a successful implementation. The three workshops offer practical ideas and relatable ways that the Gospel can be applied to daily life.



ARISE Together in Christ is unique because of the way it can reach and teach people all ages, races, and socio economic backgrounds in different countries. The dedicated RENEW International staff works with The Office of New Evangelization and Youth Ministry to provide high-school aged youth with materials to become youth ministers within their parishes. They confer with The Office of Religious Education and the Directors of Religious Education of all parishes to begin teaching elementary-aged children the idea of faith sharing. The Office of Cultural Diversity has translated the faith-sharing materials into six different languages; while prison chaplains have been given ARISE Together in Christ to incarcerated people looking to rebuild their relationship with God. RENEW International has surveyed parishioners and, based on their responses, have expanded the program with the young adult workshop, Preparing Place: Becoming a Young Adult Responsive Parish and expects to launch Called to Live the Just Word: Immersion and Reflection Experience which centers on justice and public service. This program is one of the most vibrant devised by RENEW and is helping Catholics everywhere celebrate their faith.

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