Evangelii Gaudium Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary-style flashcards based on the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium by Pope Francis, covering its major themes, challenges, and calls to missionary action.

Evangelii Gaudium

An Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis (2013) that serves as a call to all Christians to share the joy of the Gospel and focuses on evangelization in the modern world.

The Joy of the Gospel

A core theme stating that joy is at the heart of encountering Jesus, as salvation frees believers from sin, sorrow, and loneliness.

Consumerism

A modern challenge identified by Pope Francis that leads to desolation and anguish, blunting the conscience through the pursuit of frivolous pleasures.

Missionary Transformation

The Church's commitment to the missionary mandate of Matthew 28:19-20, challenging the community to "go forth" from comfort zones.

Missionary Disciples

A community that takes the first step, becomes involved and supportive, and recognizes that the Lord has taken the initiative in evangelization.

Pastoral Conversion

The shift from "mere administration" to being "permanently in a state of mission," involving the renewal of the entire Church.

Decentralization

A sound structural goal mentioned by Pope Francis to avoid the Pope taking the place of local Bishops regarding every issue.

The Heart of the Gospel

The concentrate on the essentials—the most beautiful, grand, and appealing aspects of the faith—simplified without losing depth and truth.

Church whose doors are open

A Church that "goes forth" to reach the fringes of humanity, preferring to be bruised, hurting, and dirty from being out on the streets rather than being unhealthy and confined.

Homily

A brief communication that acts as a touchstone for a pastor's closeness, which should avoid resembling a lecture and follow a style similar to a mother speaking to her child.

Economy of Exclusion

A system characterized by inequality and the neglect of the marginalized, such as when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure or food is thrown away while others starve.

Spirit-Filled Evangelizers

Individuals who are fearlessly open to the working of the Holy Spirit, seeking to stir up enthusiasm for a new chapter of evangelization.

Mary, Mother of Evangelization

The model of evangelization who is always present with the Holy Spirit and acts as the Mother of the Church which evangelizes.