Become an Ambassador for Christ and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church
In response to a growing interest in the Catholic faith, the Archdiocese of Southwark has launched Ambassadors for Christ, a landmark apologetics project. This video series is designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church.
As St Paul said, “we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Cor 5:20). This is an active commission on all baptised Christians to guide people toward God. Following the Great Commission (Matt 28:19-20) by the Lord Jesus, we must be ready – as St Peter said (1 Peter 3:10) – to provide answers for the hope within us.
That hope is the Lord Jesus and his saving Gospel.
What is Ambassadors for Christ?
Ambassadors for Christ is a Catholic apologetics project by the Archdiocese of Southwark designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your faith, so you can confidently answer questions and be a joyful witness for the Lord Jesus and his Church.
This project aims to not only help people find answers to their burning questions, such as "Is Jesus God?", "How do we know God is real?" or "Is Mary the Mother of God", but also to provide a reliable resource that can be used when teaching the Catholic faith.
Together, we will build witnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ and his Church.
What is apologetics?
Apologetics means to defend and explain the teachings of the Catholic Church, using Scripture, the Church Fathers and Church Teaching.
It does not mean saying “sorry”, but comes from the Greek word “apologia” which means defence.
In our increasingly secularised world, followers of Christ more than ever need to be ready to speak confidently and accurately about the Lord Jesus and his saving work.
That is what great apologetics achieves, answering common questions, criticisms and myths about our faith with truth.
How will Ambassadors for Christ work?
The project will consist of 52 videos, posted every Monday on YouTube. To provide assurances for the viewer that the information is from a trusted source, each video will feature a Catholic priest.
This project aims to not only help people find answers to their burning questions, but also to provide people with a reliable resource to use to guide people to the answers to their burning questions.
Each video will follow a similar format:
- Objection/Question: It begins with a common objection, question, or myth
- Scripture: The issue is first looked at through Scripture, drawing on solid biblical teaching
- Church Fathers: To provide a historical understanding and demonstrate the Church’s link to the apostles, each video will then draw on the teaching of the Church Fathers
- Church Teaching: The final part of the video will highlight Church teaching on the subject, drawing on papal and Church documents, as well as quotes from Saints
Free worksheets (available at rcaos.org.uk/worksheets) will also be produced alongside each video to enable parishes, schools, youth groups and families to use them as part of their faith formation.
Ambassadors for Christ is perfect for RCIA classes, parish study groups, confirmation classes, families, Religious Education classes, school groups, chaplaincy groups and many more!
To ensure doctrinal accuracy, each script draws from a foundation of Scripture, primary Church Father documents, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and official papal and Church teachings.
How can I watch the videos?
Every Monday throughout 2026, a new video answering a question, objection or myth will be posted on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/RCSouthwark1.
You can also subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel, which will share a video each week – along with other engaging content to help you deepen your relationship with the Lord Jesus.
Each topic will be available in audio form on major podcast channels, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.
You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
How can I access the resources?
You can watch the videos on our YouTube Channel, which can also be accessed via our website: rcaos.org.uk/ambassadorsforchrist. The worksheets will be available here. We will try to post the worksheets in advance, so you have time to prepare classes.
How can I get involved?
By subscribing to our YouTube Channel and WhatsApp Channel. That way, you can share the videos with your family, friends, colleagues and peers.
How do I become a Catholic?
Becoming Catholic is an amazing, life-changing journey. Throughout the process of initiation into the Catholic Church, the people of God will accompany you step-by-step to support, guide, and help you hear God’s call in your life.
The process is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA. Much more than a series of educational classes, you will journey through a process of deep reflection, discernment and formation.
Please contact your local parish, which you find via our online directory. If you are still unsure where to start, get in touch with us via email and we can point you in the right direction: dco@rcaos.org.uk
What else can I do?
This apologetics project is only the beginning and there is so much more available to you so you can know your faith more deeply.
If you are seeking more detailed catechesis and formation we encourage you to consider the Archbishop’s Certificate, which is a two-year training course. Across the two years, you will cover 12 modules and will be taken on a systematic journey through the Catholic Church’s teaching to understand your own faith in a more profound way and be able to share your faith with confidence and joy.
There are plenty of other opportunities within our Archdiocese too – so please visit the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis and see if you can get involved in one of their many programmes.
If you are a young adult, aged 18-40, or under 18 visit the Southwark Catholic Youth Service to find out how you can get involved.
"As someone who converted to Catholicism as a teenager myself, I know what it is like to search for answers, to thirst for the truth which only the Lord Jesus offers. Every day, people are searching for the same answers I did, thirsting for the truth I found, and it is our job to guide them on the right path.
