Vision 20/20 Resources

Parish Evangelization Teams

Parish Evangelization Teams

Discernment of Leadership

Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

4-8-2019

Parish Reports

Parish Reports page

Clergy Notes Updates

Ongoing information provided through the weekly Clergy Notes

Summary of The Joy of the Gospel

Summary of The Joy of the Gospel

English | Spanish

The Joy of the Gospel Study Guides

The Joy of the Gospel: Exploring Pope Francis’ Vision for the Church by Dr. Michael Havercamp
This small group resource was tailor-made for Vision 20/20 and has been used in parishes in Davenport. Six sessions provide a concise examination of the major themes of The Joy of the Gospel including chapter summaries, focus paragraphs, and action items for personal reflection and practice.
Cost: Free -  PDF

The Joy of the Gospel: A Group Reading Guide to Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium by Bill Huebsch
This small group resource was written by national speaker and Vatican II scholar, Bill Huebsch. Each session provides a paraphrased summary of the significant themes of The Joy of the Gospel along with reflections and discussion questions.
Cost: $3.50 per copy - Amazon.com

The Joy of the Gospel video series by Dr. Chris Burgwald, Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD
These six videos (introduction + each of the five chapters of The Joy of the Gospel) provide the basic context for The Joy of the Gospel, its major themes and vision. Each video is 7-14 minutes long. Each parish would be responsible for developing their own discussion questions.
Cost: Free - Video

Discovering The Joy of the Gospel: A Small Group Study Guide, Catholic Diocese of Lexington
This small group study guide provides eight excerpts from The Joy of the Gospel paired with discussion points, questions, and prayers. The focus of this resource is Catholic Social Teaching. Spanish translations available.
Cost: Free -  English | Spanish

The Joy of the Gospel: A Resource for Discussion and Reflection on the Letter of Pope Francis on the Gospel in Today’s World by Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
This comprehensive study is organized in six sessions and provides a deeper dive into the major themes of The Joy of the Gospel. At 56 pages, this is a longer and more text-heavy study for those who are looking for more in-depth examination.
Cost: Free - PDF

Recommended Formation Resources on Pope Francis’ The Joy of the Gospel
Printable version of the list of the 5 recommended resources listed. 

Other Resources Recommended by Pastors

The Joy of the Gospel (paperback)
Word Among Us (wau.org) - publishes a paperback edition of The Joy of the Gospel; If you go to their website they also have a 30 page sampler of text and study questions. 
Cost at wau.org is $9.56.  Amazon.com sells the edition for $8.28.

Vision 20/20 Convocation Videos
Diocese's Youtube site
Playlist of Convocation videos

Evangelization Teams – Now What?
Dr. Michael and Tasha Havercamp
Evangelization Teams Now What (pdf)

Evangelizing in Smaller Parishes: One Size does not fit all - Tyler Wheeler
Apostolic Formation Structure (pdf) - Evangelizing in Smaller Parishes (pptx)

How to Evangelize the “Churched”
Michelle Herrington and Julie Delaney
Discussion Questions (pdf) - Recommended Reading (pdf) - St. Paul Foundational Documents (pdf) 

How to Evangelize Married Couples - Tony and Lorene Knobbe, Ryan Burchett
Materials (zip file)

Liturgical and Eucharistic Evangelization (Eucharist - Liturgical and Eucharistic Evangelization -old title)
Very Rev. Brendan Moss, O.S.B 
A Pastoral Plan for Evangelization (doc) - Evangelii Nuntiandi-Evangelization in the Modern World (pdf)
Liturgical & Eucharistic Evangelization PowerPoint (pdf) 

Ministering to Teens Today and a Paradigm Shift - Pat Millea
Ministering to Teens Today (pdf)

Reaching Out to the Nones – Those Who Have Left the Church - Kevin Feyen
Reaching the Nones (pdf) - When Confronted or Questioned (pdf)

The Art of Accompaniment: Sharing that Christ is Alive Through Relationships - Katie Prejean McGrady
& How to Evangelize Youth and Young Adults 
Joy of the Gospel (pdf) - Summary of Joy of the Gospel
Christus Vivit - Pope Francis' Exhortation on Young People (pdf) - Final Document of the Synod of Bishops on Young People (pdf)