Evangelization is the proclamation of the gospel, to Christians and non-Christians, in an attempt to awaken and/or nourish faith. It also includes any activity directed toward the building up of the Church and the transformation of the world toward the gospel and the will of God. 

Many people are already evangelizing without knowing it: mom and dad teaching their children the gospel values by embodying them in their daily lives; by being friendly to people and listening to their problems; by writing to your senator or representative to urge better housing for the poor; by comforting a fearful patient; by counseling youth; by fighting world hunger through an organization like Bread for the World. These are all examples of engaging in Evangelization. 

It is our daily loving service to others that best reveals the Good News of God’s Kingdom to others. It doesn’t matter whether you are a psychologist or a bartender, a teacher or an airline flight attendant, you can convey a living experience of Christ to others when your service to them is warm, joyful, kind and loving. This is evangelization at its best. 

Here at St. Joseph’s we have many programs that interact and try to evangelize our people and our community and create an atmosphere of welcoming. By reaching out to others and being concerned for those less fortunate than ourselves, you truly are evangelizing.