Palavra do Arcebispo: Evangelizar: Missão da Igreja

The Archbishop of Florianópolis stated that the Church exists to evangelize, noting that October is the traditional month for remembering the Church's missionary commitment. He explained that the Church is moved by the Holy Spirit to extend the mission of Jesus and make the love of God present across all cultures and peoples.

The Archbishop referenced the 1975 document Evangelii Nuntiandi to support the idea that evangelization is the Church's core purpose. He also noted that the Diretrizes Gerais da Ação Evangelizadora da Igreja no Brasil emphasizes a synodal spirit centered on mission.

According to the Archbishop, a missionary acts as a guide who introduces others to the Christian faith and the mysteries of Christ. This process begins with a personal encounter with Jesus that leads to conversion, expressed through repentance, baptism, and joining the community of disciples. This encounter reorients a person's life and, through the gift of the Holy Spirit, enables them to serve as a missionary.