Pastoral Council

1. Pastoral Council Strategic Planning

2. Review…Role of Pastoral Council Members A Coordinating Team –membersvision, plan, strategize, and coordinate overall ministry with Pastor.

3. Coordinating Team • Organizes comprehensive parish ministry • Plans overall strategies and programs • Develops a leadership system • Identifies the resources of the community • Connects parish ministries

4. Characteristics of EffectiveCouncil Ministry • Acknowledges, articulates, and experiences a sense of ownership of common mission. • Achieves a sense of unity accompanied by a desire to work together for a common goal. • Decides to identify, value and bring together the various gifts.

5. Parish Drivers • To cultivate discipleship as a basic mode of Catholic response to the Word of God— • How we help our people see themselves fundamentally as disciples, called and sent • To instill patterns of evangelization as part of the fabric of the parish itself • How we help Catholics respond to deeper levels of conversion, and reach out to others with a call to conversion (Fr. Frank DeSiano)

6. Pastoral Planning • Where are we going? (mission statement) • How far do we have to go? (goals) • How are we traveling? (objectives/programs/activities • What maps are we using? (do they need to be updated? • What are our plans after arrival?

7. Parish Mission Statement… Christ the King Parish is called together by God as a faith sharing community to radiate, celebrate and proclaim Jesus Christ through prayer, word, worship and service as we seek to build up His one body, adapting to the diverse needs of the people in whose midst we live and witness.

8. Seven Elements of Parish Life The Mission and Ministry of Christ • Evangelization • Worship • Word • Community • ServiceStewardship • Leadership

9. Essence of Parish Life • Evidence List the ways our parish currently implements the elements of parish life by checking the specific items on the checklist that apply… • Challenges What areas needs attention?

10. Worship • The Sunday Eucharist is a priority in the life of the parish. • Competent individuals are responsible for every aspect of liturgical celebrations. • Parishioners serve in many liturgical roles at liturgy, they are trained and effective. • Worship aids are contemporary. • Preaching is directly related to the scriptures and real life experience. • Sacraments are celebrated with attention to making them true expressions of parish life. • Liturgy of the Word with Children is celebrated. • Liturgical art and environment are marked by noble simplicity.

11. Evangelization Formed as Evangelizers Newcomers are welcomed Efforts are made to reach out to the alienated, inactive, and the unchurched Faith sharing groups opportunities Plan for regular parish visits Parish renewals, retreat days Public image of parish is one of invitation, compassion and inclusive Works of justice and outreach Joy in evident in all parish liturgies, activities and outreach efforts

12. WORD • Catechetical leader and Youth Ministry has appropriate education, ability, and experience. • Catechists and YMinisters are well formed. • Adequate funds, staff and space are allocated. • Catechetical programming is planned and evaluated (children, adults, youth). • Assistance is given to parents the prime formers. • Models and methodologies lead to faith commitments. • Sacramental prep. for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage and Reconciliation are intergenerational and parish based.

13. Service • Focuses on needs of the human community • Accommodates persons with special needs • Programs that minister to the sick, the bereaved and the homebound. • An organized program to deal with current issues in light of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching • Formation efforts to integrate CST • Participation in local, and national elections and policy-making • Racial and ethnic harmony, peacemaking and non- violence, respect of life at all stages

14. Community Life • The parish recognizes itself as a Christian community. • Communication among parish leaders and with parishioners is adequate and consistent. • There is a good Spirit of working together. • Parish activities are inclusive. • Activities are in harmony with the parish plan. • There is an annual review of purpose, effectiveness and need for parish organization. • The prayer and activity are outwardly directed. • Collaborates with the larger church. • Is Ecumenical.

15. Stewardship • Parishioners are encouraged to use their giftedness • Formation opportunities are available for all in ministry • The resources of the parish are sufficient to accomplish its mission and pastoral plan • The parish is not overly dependent on fundraisers • Keeps up payments on debts • Facilities are appropriately maintained • Finance council members are persons with interest and experience in budgeting, facilities and fundraising efforts. • The parish regularly shares a portion of its income with the poor

16. Leadership • The pastor/parish life director, staff and pastoral council share responsibility for visioning, planning, empowering, and evaluating. • The pastoral concerns of the parish are assessed, evaluated, and responded to. • Decisions are made after a process of discernment, study, and discussion. • Ongoing training of parish leaders is provided for and informed by diocesan, national and universal church. • Parish leaders delegate and empower others to implement parish activities. • The pastor/parish life director regularly evaluates parish personnel.

17. Assessment of Parish Life • Evidence List the ways our parish currently implements these goals… (activities/programs) • Challenges List what needs attention? Currently? 2yrs? 5yrs?