Sharing the Vision Parish Goals & Objectives 2007-2008

GOAL 1:    Provide authentic Catholic teaching to at least 50% of active parishioners in order to promote the sense of reverence for al l the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.
(Team Leader - Christine McClelland)

OBJECTIVES:

1. By Fall 2007, create an Adult Faith Formation Advisory Team to begin development of a parish pastoral plan for adult catechesis.
   
   
2. By Spring 2008, schedule “Catholicism for Ordinary Catholics” sessions on Marriage, Families, and Intimacy.
   
   

GOAL 2:  Establish additional on-going parish experiences of faith that encourage the development of a personal relationship with Jesus (renewal rather than educational experiences).
(Team Leader - Kari Albers)

OBJECTIVES:

1. By January 2008, form a standing Parish Mission Planning Team to plan regular parish missions to occur on at least an annual basis.
   
   
2. By April 2008, host monthly renewal nights that will incorporate music, prayer and witnesses to share and teach about developing a personal faith relationship.
   
   
3. By January 2008, identify facilities and opportunities for parishioners to attend retreats at facilities away from the Parish, and to publicize these opportunities to the Parish community.
   
   

GOAL 3:  Establish an outreach ministry to provide services to the homebound, elderly and other parishioners in need, which would include visitation, transportation, home repair, and additional support.
(Team Leader - Pat Beckett)

1. By February 2008, identify parishioners who are homebound and elderly.
   
   
2. By March 2008, identify services and opportunities that are provided by non-profit community organizations for the homebound and elderly.
   
   
3. By June 2008, implement a ministry that reaches out to the elderly and homebound through visitation and telephone calls.
   
   

Join an Implementation Team

To join an Implementation Team that will be carrying out these objectives, contact Debbie Calabro at 893-6502 or, or e-mail to debcal21@aol.com.

To view last year's goals and objectives, click here ... Sharing the Vision - 2006-2007 Goals & Objectives.