Spark is a knowledge base of resources, training, and best practices developed to accompany clergy and Family of Parish leaders in reaching out to their mission territory using the Detroit Model of Evangelization. This knowledge base includes contributions from dioceses and parishes from across the country and Canada on the best ways to bring people to Christ and the most effective approaches to accompany the faithful on the path to discipleship. Content includes ideas for all four stages of the Detroit Model of Evangelization: Attract, Encounter, Grow, and Witness.
This tool is managed by the Archdiocese of Detroit Department of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship and is intended to be a living resource that continues to grow and evolve as new programs are published and new ideas are brought forth.
Searching the Database
Users can search the knowledge base by typing a keyword in the search field. Alternatively, users can sort and filter the data using the menu on the left side of the web page, which includes categories for audience, language, and resource type. The data updates as the selections are made. The numbers next to the filter checkboxes indicate how many ideas exist for each item. Please note that some ideas are classified under more than one category.
Please note that while some of the content is the product of the Archdiocese of Detroit, many of the entries are independent and may not fully reflect the views of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The information and resources listed on SPARK are for general informational purposes only. None of the linked third-party organizations, resources, or media are explicitly endorsed by the Archdiocese of Detroit. It is your responsibility to determine if the content provided by this site or linked sites suits your ministry.
