Ananias Training, Participants Manual, p.3

“Sherry Weddel, in her book, Forming Intentional Disciples, describes the need to brea the culture of silence present in many Catholic communities: a culture in which it is not normal to talk about one’s relationship with Jesus Christ (pp.189-190). Being an “Ananias” for one another as we journey to follow Jesus can transform this culture of silence, replacing it with a culture in which having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and following him in the midst of his Church is normal. The fruit of a culture of discipleship is that more people are attracted to the community, and come to encounter Jesus themselves.”