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- A Call to Every Catholic
  
  Go Make Disciples
  
  Go Make Disciples is the Diocese of Madison’s evangelization initiative, calling every Catholic to embrace and share the joy of the Gospel. Rooted in Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples of all nations,” this diocesan-wide mission seeks to renew the Church by forming intentional disciples — people who know and follow Jesus and invite others to do the same.
  
  This vision centers on three clear goals: to help individuals encounter Jesus Christ, to equip and accompany them in deepening their relationship with Him, and to send them forth to share their faith within their homes, parishes, and communities.
  
  In parishes, schools, apostolates, and households across the Diocese, we are working together to build a culture of evangelization — one that is joyful, invitational, and rooted in prayer. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or already active in your parish, Go Make Disciples invites you to take the next step in following Christ and helping others do the same.
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A Common Vision for Evangelization

Go Make Disciples
- "This focus on evangelization and missionary discipleship is not another program nor is it just one activity of the Church among others. The proclamation of the Gospel is the mission of the Church, its reason to be and its inspiration to go forth in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. These efforts will always be the front and center of everything our diocese prioritizes, creates and acts upon."
  
  – Bishop Donald J. Hying
- What is Go Make Disciples?
  
  Diocese of Madison
  
  Go Make Disciples is the evangelization initiative of the Diocese of Madison, calling every Catholic to deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and bold witness in the world. In this section, hear directly from Bishop Hying and explore his three pastoral letters, which lay the foundation for this mission of renewal in our parishes and communities.
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- A Moment with the Bishop
Pastoral Letters
- March 2020
- May 2020
- February 2022
- ¿Qué es Vayan y Hagan Discípulos?
  
  En Español
  
  Visión para la Evangelización (Marzo 2020)
  
  Carta de Pentecostés (Mayo 2020)
  
  Vayan y Hagan Discípulos (Febrero 2022)
- Un Momento con el Obispo
Three Phases – Three Key Questions

Go Make Disciples
- As we grow in our identity as missionary disciples, Go Make Disciples invites every parish and individual to reflect on three essential questions. These questions guide our efforts across three phases of renewal—forming leadership, seeking holiness, and witnessing to Christ. Each phase includes practical steps that help us grow in faith, strengthen our communities, and bring the light of Christ to the world.
- 1. Forming Leadership
  
  What are we doing to form parish leadership as missionary disciples?
  
  Faith Formation
  Spiritual Formation
  Missionary Formation
- Calling the 12
  And he went up on the mountain, and called to him those whom he desired; and they came to him. And he appointed twelve, to be with him, and to be sent out to preach and have authority to cast out demons.
  – Mark 3:13-15
- 2. Seeking Holiness
  
  What are we doing to help our parishioners grow in holiness?
  
  Daily Prayer
  Reclaiming Sunday
  Friday Penance
  Frequent Confession
- Equipping the 72
  After this the Lord appointed seventy [two] others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come. And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
  – Luke 10:1-2
- 3. Witness to Christ
  
  What are we doing to send our parishioners forth as witnesses of Jesus Christ?
  
  In the Church (within the parish)
  In the World (beyond the walls of the parish)
- Sending the 120
  In those days Peter stood up among the brethren (the company of persons was in all about a hundred and twenty)... When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind... And there appeared to them tongues as of fire... And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.
  – Acts 1:15; 2:1-4
How to Get Involved

Go Make Disciples
- Every Catholic has a role to play in Go Make Disciples. Whether it’s deepening your personal prayer life, returning to Confession, participating in a parish initiative, or inviting someone back to church, your witness matters.
  
  If you’d like to get involved in the Go Make Disciples initiative, start by reaching out to your parish or pastorate’s Evangelization Team. They can help you learn what’s happening locally and where your gifts might be most needed. You can also follow along with evangelization efforts across the diocese by reading the Go Make Disciples page in each issue of the Catholic Herald.
  
  Discipleship isn’t a program – it’s a way of life.
Contact

Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
- Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
  
  608-821-3160
  oecmadisondiocese.org