The New Evangelization in the Light of EVANGELII GAUDIUM: a Template for Pastoral Formation and Ministry

Abstract

This topic is an attempt to address the myriads challenges in human formation for effective pastoral ministry using the Joy of the Gospel (Eangelii Gaudium) as a template to achieving the ideals of the New Evangelization. This reection shall attempt to dene what the New Evangelization refers to its origin, methods and characteristics involved and what informs the call for the new evangelization. It shall alter alia make efforts to forge new paths in responding to the changing circumstances and conditions facing the Church in her call to proclaim and live the Gospel joyously today. The approach employed are positivistic and social analysis.