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With One

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Everyone Can Evangelize

We are all called to evangelize, and thanks to the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are well-equipped for this mission. It may not mean spreading the Gospel in a foreign land or going door-to-door with the Good News—and it may require overcoming some fears—but the Lord is asking each of us to step out of our comfort zone and evangelize one-on-one.

There is someone in your life right now whom Jesus longs to call to himself. He wants to spark a relationship with them and bless them with his sacraments. In this Year of Mission, Catholics across the U.S. are saying “yes” to a special form of heart-to-heart accompaniment called the Walk With One initiative. This is your opportunity to be God’s instrument in the life of another person. Imagine how our families, neighborhoods, and country will be transformed if every active Catholic answers this call!

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A Simple Guide

Spirit-led accompaniment has four natural stages, briefly outlined below. Download this guide to find out more about each stage and the discernment process.

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Grounded in Prayer

Prayer is a vital part of evangelization, allowing us to stay attuned to the movements of the Holy Spirit. Root this whole journey in prayer with the Eucharistic Examen.

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The Stages of Spiritual Companionship

1
Identify
Don’t just pick someone. Ask God whom he wants you to accompany on their journey home to the Church. He will point you to the person he has in mind and open doors for the conversations that need to happen.
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An image of a boy praying in a church
Identify
Don’t just pick someone. Ask God whom he wants you to accompany on their journey home to the Church. He will point you to the person he has in mind and open doors for the conversations that need to happen.
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2
Intercede
As soon as the Lord lays someone on your heart, begin to pray for them! Ask God to remove whatever obstacles are making it difficult for this person to draw closer to Christ and his Church. Pray for the grace to be able to accompany them well.
3
Connect
Look for ways to build a deeper relationship with this person. Get together with them for coffee or lunch. Listen deeply for promptings from the Holy Spirit as you get to know your friend’s joys and struggles. Share with them some of your own.
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Connect
Look for ways to build a deeper relationship with this person. Get together with them for coffee or lunch. Listen deeply for promptings from the Holy Spirit as you get to know your friend’s joys and struggles. Share with them some of your own.
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4
Invite
Follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit. When the time is right, invite your friend to take a concrete next step in fostering a personal relationship with Jesus and the Church. This might mean joining you for a small group or Mass on Sunday.

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Here to Accompany You

To help guide you as you walk with one, we’ve compiled the Art of Accompaniment. These brief articles—written by trusted partners operating in this mission—share practical and trustworthy advice to aid you in your work of building the Kingdom!

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Promote Walk With One At Your Parish

Are you a leader at your parish? To help you share Walk With One with your community, we’ve created a set of ready-made promotional materials. We can’t wait to see how God moves through each of you as you help inspire your parish to get involved in this key initiative!

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