ARISE Together in Christ is one of the most powerful programs of RENEW International, a non-profit global Catholic ministry. It was originally developed to meet challenges within the Archdiocese of Boston; however, it has become model which is meeting pastoral needs across the United States. The Church in Boston has many challenges which are also faced by the greater Catholic Church today. There is more diversity in the parish populations with a need for a bilingual communication, parents struggling to build a strong family of faith among societal pressures and distractions, and young adults searching for direction who don't always first turn to the Church.RENEW International and ARISE Together in Christ reached out to help the Boston Church. The initiative brought together all aspects of the Archdiocese, from the Pastoral Center to schools, campuses, nursing homes, and prisons. It connected the Archdiocesan offices and ministries of Boston, giving them better tools to communicate with their parishioners and themselves. Workshops have been offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and materials translated into six languages to better reach participants of all backgrounds. RENEW International helped divide Boston parishes into small communities where people can celebrate and collectively share their faith. Participants have experienced renewed hope, found peace through their strengthened belief, and forged strong relationships with others and God. They experience the joys and strength of shared spirituality and gain a greater understanding of what it means to be Catholic. ARISE Together in Christ has reached more than 30,000 individuals and breathed new life into over 170 Boston-area parishes. Word of this program's success is spreading to parishes across the country and beyond its borders, bringing much-needed healing and spiritual renewal to Catholics everywhere.
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