In this episode of the Proclaim podcast, Eric Chow and Joseph San Jose discuss the mission of Proclaim, the importance of evangelization, and the role of music in ministry. They reflect on insights from the Upper Room Conference, emphasizing the need for parishes to be seen as missionary outposts. Joseph shares personal experiences of evangelization in everyday life, highlighting the long-term nature of building relationships. The conversation shifts to the significance of worship in preparing for mission, culminating in Joseph's experiences during the Youth Jubilee in Rome. They conclude with a discussion about the upcoming Activate Conference, aimed at inspiring lay leaders in their mission to proclaim Jesus.

You can find out more about the CCO Activate Conference at https://activate26.cco.ca/

You can find music by Joseph San Jose here https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zz9TklXYs7DWeRzIcB7L6?si=VDZ0YUM6STWoGPmFDPf20w

Takeaways:
-Proclaim aims to awaken disciples to share Jesus.
-Parishes can be seen as missionary outposts.
-Evangelization is a long-term process of building relationships.
-Music plays a vital role in worship and evangelization.
-Worship can lead to powerful moments of mission.
-Real-life examples of evangelization can happen in everyday settings.
-The connection between worship and mission is essential.
-Encountering Jesus in worship prepares us for mission.
-The Activate Conference aims to inspire lay leaders in mission.
-Deep worship leads to a readiness for evangelization.

Proclaim is a movement of the Archdiocese of Vancouver inspiring disciples to proclaim Jesus in their homes and communities. The Proclaim podcast is a space where you listen to inspiring disciples talk all things around sharing Jesus with others, and learn how to step into your own missionary identity. To learn more about Proclaim, you can visit weareproclaim.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @weareproclaim