Evangelization program aims to revitalize parishes

Project Timothy leaders to use Catholic Christian Outreach materials for 'spiritual multiplication'

Potential group leaders for Project Timothy, a grass-roots program, gather outside St. Mary's Church in Vancouver. Kyle Neilson, director of evangelization (far right) said groups of four to six will learn to spread the faith at parishes this fall. Alistair Burns / The B.C. Catholic.

The key to the Gospel-style leadership of Project Timothy is simplicity. The project "gives a simple, effective message," said Amber Zolc, a Catholic Christian Outreach leader at UBC. "You don't need a theological degree and a lot of training" to be a leader. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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