What we do

The Spiritan charism emphasizes the evangelization of the “poor” (cf. Lk 4:18).  We go to:

• Those who have not yet heard the Gospel message or those who have scarcely heard it.
• Those oppressed and most disadvantaged, as a group or as individuals.
• In places where the Church has difficulty in finding workers.

Our rapidly changing world impacts on our mission:

• We recognize the great diversity of missionary activity in all parts of the world.
• Fields of evangelization change and so do methods and partners.

More than ever, evangelization is seen as the living incarnation of the Word of God:

• It penetrates different cultures and finds a home in the hearts of the people.
• It is always a source of new life which leads people towards the Father.

Spiritans are committed to the renewal of evangelization in a healthy and respectful manner, going to meet other people and religions without seeking to dominate them.  We must first – through education and community service — help the oppressed and disadvantaged overcome the problems that make every day a struggle. This service becomes our witness to God’s love for the poor. From our witness and service, we then hope to introduce people to the Word of God.