Reach More

"I dream of a ‘missionary option,’ that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything…Wherever the need for the light and the life of the Risen Christ is greatest, it will want to be there. To make this missionary impulse ever more focused, generous and fruitful, I encourage each particular Church to undertake a resolute process of discernment, purification and reform. Yet the principle aim of these participatory processes should not be ecclesiastical organization but rather the missionary aspiration of reaching everyone."

The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA collaborates with Evangelical Catholic to bring forth the Reach More movement as a response to undertaking the dream of Pope Francis’ “missionary option.”

From 2018-2021, the AMS supported Reach More training groups at the chapels on ten military installations. COVID brought unique challenges, but also unique opportunities that inspired the transition of the training from the chapel to the archdiocesan level and the hiring of Missionary Discipleship Trainers to provide accompaniment and mentorship to Catholic service members and their spouses.

The 12-week Reach More training is now available virtually, with upwards of four sessions offered per year. All are welcome to participate in the movement, but preferential option is maintained for young adults – 80% of the active duty forces are under the age of 35.

Ready to learn more or sign up for the next session? Contact Madeline now at ReachMore@milarch.org

Discipleship Workshops 2024

Whether you are already serving military young adults or are curious where to start, consider joining one of the quarterly workshops that will share different topics related to missionary discipleship. Register for any of the workshops below. To accommodate multiple time zones in this global archdiocese, there will be three meeting times for each workshop: 7:00 am – 9:00 am ET; 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET; and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET. Select your preferred time when registering.

Meet the Missionary Discipleship Trainers

Madeline Stockman

Meet Madeline Stockman! An Army wife, mother, and convert. Madeline has been stationed with her family at Fort Cavazos, Grafenwoehr, Germany, and Fort Liberty. In 2015 Madeline was brought into the Catholic Church through the accompaniment and friendships she found at her local military chapel. Now she is passionate about encouraging others to joyfully answer their baptismal call to evangelize! She has a special place in her heart for the Military Council of Catholic Women and spends much of her free time volunteering as their Director at Large for Vocation Support. She enjoys baking, singing, and a good glass of wine from her home state California. Favorite hymn: Lead Kindly Light Favorite liturgical season: Ordinary Time Go-to prayer: The Rosary If she could spend a single day with a Saint, it would be: Skiing with John Paul II

Eleanor Reed

Eleanor Reed is a recent graduate of Notre Dame’s Echo program, where she studied theology and
served at a parish outside of Atlanta. She believes wholeheartedly in Saint John Paul II’s encouragement that “life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.” From her home state of Washington to time living in Ohio, Ireland, and Georgia, the Lord has always provided. A cradle Catholic, she has learned first-hand the power of community to bring faith to life. After three generations of military service in her family, God surprised Eleanor when she fell in love with a soldier! Her next adventure lies at Fort Drum, where she is excited to finally build her very own home library and continue honing her baking skills. Please pray for her and her fiancé as they prepare for marriage in December!

Favorite place to worship: Singing in the car or an empty church
Favorite liturgical season: Advent
Go-to prayer: Jesus, I trust in You!
Dream pilgrimage: Lisieux and Lourdes

Kevin Stacy

Meet Kevin Stacy! A career Soldier (Infantryman), husband, father, and convert. Kevin has been stationed all over the world from Camp Casey and Yongsan in South Korea to Fort Moore in Georgia. He has been a Recruiter in Athens, Georgia and Gaithersburg, Maryland, he deployed from Schofield
Barracks Hawaii in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and finally at Fort Drum, New York with the 10th Mountain Division. Kevin’s conversion came as he studied to become a chaplain for the U.S. Army. The witness of the early church fathers and the beauty of the Mass lead him to RCIA in 2014 and he joined the Church in 2015 during the Easter Vigil in Yongsan, South Korea. Kevin is an introvert and would never have imagined God would call him to take up the mission of evangelization. Yet the well
known saying that the Lord doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called is exactly what Kevin has experienced in his life. Kevin enjoys reading, morning coffee, fitness, and a good beer.

Favorite Hymn: All Praise to You, O God, This Night
Favorite Liturgical Season: Advent
Favorite Prayer: Office of Readings from Liturgy of the Hours
If he could spend a single day with a Saint, it would be: St. Francis Xavier, my patron!

Want to know a little more about what to expect of those 12 weeks?

  • Weekly small group meetings for practical formation to include the art of conversation, active listening, and small group facilitation.
  • One-on-one sessions for individualized accompaniment to grow closer to Christ through prayer.
  • Growth in your confidence to live out as ‘salt and light’ in your everyday life.
  • Meeting and spending time with other active duty service members and spouses.

After 12 weeks of formation, you will continue to be supported as you respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit to bring Christ to others through friendships, small groups, or other evangelization opportunities! The AMS is ready to help you Reach More.

Reach More Mission Community Leader Huddles

Hosted by the AMS Missionary Discipleship Trainers at 1300-1430 or 2030-2200 EST – contact the trainer for meeting ID and passcode.
Life on Mission for…
February 7: Not Up to You
April 10: Following the Holy Spirit
June 5: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
August 7: Perserverance
October 9: Victory
December 11: God Bearer

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