Vision & Initiatives Draft
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Vision
We are an evangelized and evangelizing community, operating under the dynamic anointing of the Holy Spirit. Together we strive for spiritual maturity and eagerly share the hope within us.
Sacraments are a place of encountering Jesus Christ and celebrating His redemptive love and our dignity as children of God.
Equipping everyone for the work of ministry, and faith formation aimed for Christian maturity. Parents embrace their role as the primary educators of their children in ways of the faith.
Initiatives
1. Evaluate Parish-Wide and Campus-Specific Operations.
a. Decide what should operate as a parish-wide program versus what should remain locally
managed.
b. Define Paid Staff and Volunteer Roles.
c. Create a Parish Volunteer Development Program/Pathway. Emphasize that every parishioner is called to serve according to their gifts and charisms.
2. Develop a Financial Sustainability Plan.
a. Create a five-year plan for income, expenses, staffing, facilities, reserves and major needs. Identify ways to lower costs and use parish assets wisely.
b. Fostering a way of life on time, talent, treasure and consistent parishioner participation.
3. Review and Rationalize Parish Property.
a. Evaluate all parish land and buildings.
b. Determine what is to be done with current buildings in poor conditions.
4. Parish Life and Mission Alignment
a. Reaffirm the gospel, mission, history and tradition of the Catholic Church, and the 16 foundational texts of Vatican II.
5. Be Evangelized
a. Operating under the dynamic anointing of the Holy Spirit and ordering our lives according to the principles of Ordo Amoris (rightly ordered love).
b. To worship and celebrate the sacraments and encounter Jesus Christ.
6. Parish Formation
a. Unifying and collaborating across our parish providing a clear and intentional onramp into parish life aiming towards Christian maturity.
7. Evangelizing
a. Equip parishioners for the work of ministry within our families, parish, and communities.
8. Church Environment
a. Enhance church environment to foster greater reverence in our liturgy.
9. Communication
a. Provide clear information to parishioners.
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