The preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Often we speak about evangelization by word (testimony) and evangelization by action (witness). Traditionally we think of evangelization as pertaining to foreign missions in non-Christian countries, but in recent years the Pope has pointed out that many traditionally Christian countries (i.e., US and Western Europe) have become so secularized (indifferent to religious values) that a re-evangelization or "New Evangelization" of these areas is also necessary.
An essential element of parish life which encompasses any way in which the parish continues to spread the good news of Jesus, especially, although not exclusively, through personal and corporate sharing of faith.
The activity by which the church proclaims the gospel in word and in deed. ( Also the period in which the Inquirers are prepared for the catechumenate ).
The action of sharing the basic premise of the Christian faith with others.
evangelize - the act of preaching the Gospel (see Gospel below)
allowing one’s own heart to be seized and saturated by the Good News of Jesus Christ, responding to the call to lifelong conversion by the gift of the Spirit. Evangelization also requires reaching out to others to proclaim in word and deed the Reign of God, the intention of God for the world now and to come. Evangelization demands that the values of the Reign of God—the reign of truth, holiness, justice, love, and peace—permeate each and every culture, transforming every sphere of life. Learn about evangelization. Read Evangelii Nuntiandi, Pope Paul VI's document on evangelization in the Modern World.
For our purposes, evangelization takes place when the Gospel has been presented in such a way that those hearing it are capable of making an intelligent decision - yes or no - regarding Jesus as Lord and Savior.
The task of the Church during the pre-catechumenate which involves the inviting, the welcoming, the witness, the sharing of faith, and the proclamation of the gospel to inquirers/candidates.