# Evangelist ## Catechism of the Catholic Church One of the four authors to whom is ascribed the writing of the Gospels, i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John ([[1.1.2.3.pr#^ccc-125|125]], [[1.1.2.3.pr#^ccc-120|120]]). The term is also used for one who works actively to spread and promote the Christian faith.