Be My Witness

Be My Witness Be My Witness is a unique way to transform your parish into a welcoming community and engage people to reach out to others in mercy as Christ's disciples.

A program of RENEW International, Be My Witness is a Christ-centered, Spirit-led approach to transform parishes and form disciples for the New Evangelization. Look for inspirational ideas and practical tips to equip parish leaders and engage parishioners to create an ever-widening circle of commitment to Christ's evangelizing mission.

ICYM it, here is Sr. Terry Rickard's webinar on how   can cultivate habits that will enable them to share their   in the...
10/24/2019

ICYM it, here is Sr. Terry Rickard's webinar on how can cultivate habits that will enable them to share their in their homes and workplaces and in the world at large.

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Why do I Stay?
10/03/2018

Why do I Stay?

One Catholic's reasons for staying within the church in spite of the clergy abuse scandal

Have you thought about doing your   signup online? Here's a great example of how to invite and how to make joining a gro...
09/08/2018

Have you thought about doing your signup online? Here's a great example of how to invite and how to make joining a group easy!

Be My Witness An invitation from Fr. Jim… (una invitación del Padre Jim en español) Dear Fellow Parishioners, In a parish the size of St. Isidore, the only way for someone to feel connected is to be involved in a smaller group of people. Many find that connection by serving in a parish ministry....

Welcome Matters!
05/16/2018

Welcome Matters!

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — After months of study and discussion, the parishes of the Diocese of Rome have recognized “a general and healthy exhaustion” wi…

RENEW's Sr. Terry Rickard will present "Six Key Principles for Developing a Successful Small-group Ministry" at the Arch...
05/03/2018

RENEW's Sr. Terry Rickard will present "Six Key Principles for Developing a Successful Small-group Ministry" at the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Spring Formation Day, followed by a panel discussion including insights gained from "Be My Witness" at St Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake.

Two years ago, Father Joseph Williams directed all staff members at St. Stephen in Minneapolis to stop what they were doing for a time in the summer and during Lent. In the spirit of the Gospel of St. Matthew in which Jesus commissions his apostles to go out and make disciples, St. Stephen staff mem...

Fr. Bismarck will share his first-hand experience of the fruits of Be My Witness. He's will be in good company with Bill...
04/03/2018

Fr. Bismarck will share his first-hand experience of the fruits of Be My Witness. He's will be in good company with Bill Simon, Fr. Matt Malone, Chris Lowney, Leisa Anslinger, and RENEW's own Sr. Terry Rickard.

Fr. Bismarck Chau is the pastor of Saint Patrick's Pro-Cathedral in Newark, NJ and the Associate Director for Outreach and Training for Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Archdiocese of Newark. His parish was an early adopter of RENEW's Be My Witness and he will share on "Great Parishes Excel on Sunday: Learnings from 'Be My Witness' to Improve the Sunday Experience."

As Catholics we are called to care for the strangers among us. Read how one parish came together to work with immigrants...
03/13/2018

As Catholics we are called to care for the strangers among us. Read how one parish came together to work with immigrants in their community.

Care for the Stranger Among Us

A parish organizes to help immigrants in their community

Join us at Seton Hall on April 19 for a day of insights and tips on renewing   life.
01/22/2018

Join us at Seton Hall on April 19 for a day of insights and tips on renewing life.

Keynote Speaker: William Simon, Jr., chairman and founder of Parish Catalyst and author of Great Catholic Parishes Panel Discussion Moderator: Rev. Matthew Malone, SJ, president and editor in chief of America Media Panelists: Leisa Anslinger, director of Catholic Life and FaithChris Lowney, author o...

Mission Matters–The Pastoral Circle Encouraging Faith-Based Action
10/27/2017

Mission Matters–The Pastoral Circle Encouraging Faith-Based Action

Using "See, Judge, Act, Evaluate, Celebrate" helps parishes form effective social justice ministries.

Social Action can come out  of our faith, or lead us to deepen it.[WATCH] "Witnessing Through Social Action"
09/18/2017

Social Action can come out of our faith, or lead us to deepen it.
[WATCH] "Witnessing Through Social Action"

Being involved with social justice concerns can lead us to deeper faith. Watch Sean's story to see where his service led him

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