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Directions: Read this page before beginning the assessment process.THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE NINE PASTORAL PRIORITIES OF PARISH LIFE Taken from: Revisioning the Parish Pastoral Council, Mary Ann Gubish et al.The foundations for the nine Pastoral Priorities are discovered by reviewing the Code of Canon Law (canons 528-530) and what is prescribed in terms of normative pastoral activity in every parish. Announcing the word of God in its entirety to those living in the parish. Instructing lay Christian faithful in the truths of the faith through the homily and through catechetical formation. Fostering works by which the spirit of the Gospel, including issues involving social justice, is promoted. Taking special care for the Catholic education of children and of young adults. Bringing the gospel message to those who have ceased practicing their religion. Seeing to it that the Most Holy Eucharist is the center of the parish assembly of the faithful. Nourishing the Christian faithful through a devout celebration of the sacraments. Bringing the Christian faithful to the practice of family prayer. Bringing the Christian faithful to knowing and active participation in the sacred liturgy. Striving to know the people of the parish by visiting them and sharing their cares, worries, and especially their grief. Helping the sick, especially those close to death. Making a special effort to seek out the poor, the afflicted, the lonely, those exiled from their own land, and those weighed down with special difficulties. Fostering growth between spouses. Supporting Christian life within the family. Promoting the unity and communion which exists between the parish and both the diocese and the universal Church.
ASSESSING THE MINISTRY OF THE PARISH USING THE PASTORAL PRIORITIES These sheets (pp.6-14) should be used by pastors and parish leadership to determine which of the nine priorities of the pastoral plan should be pursued first by the parish (see step 2 on p. 3). CHARITY AND JUSTICE IN PARISH LIFE EDUCATION AND CATECHESIS IN PARISH LIFE SACRAMENTS AND WORSHIP IN PARISH LIFE STEWARDSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION IN PARISH LIFE PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY IN PARISH LIFE VOCATION AND PRIESTLY FORMATION IN PARISH LIFE CONSULTATION AND GOVERNANCE IN PARISH LIFE Choosing Theological and Pastoral PrioritiesAfter assessing your parish’s strengths and weaknesses in the nine areas of parish life, choose two of the following Theological and Pastoral Priorities your parish will concentrate on for the next year or two:
For the year(s)____ of we, the parish of choose to concentrate our efforts on the Priority(ies) of____________ Step 2: Parish Assessment (pp 7-17) 18Action Plan Worksheet Once the pastor and the parish leadership have decided which Pastoral Priorities will be implemented over the next few years (step 2: Parish Assessment), then this worksheet can be used to review the Objectives for Parishes found in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan. You will need a copy of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan to complete this worksheet; the English and Spanish versions can be found at www.archdiocesesantafe.orgPastoral Priority Goal # 1. Read the definition, goals and the objectives for this Priority. Circle the objectives under each goal that, from your ministerial experience, are already happening in your parish or church community. 2. What evidence is there that these objectives are happening in your parish or church community? List the ways in which your parish or church community currently implements the goal and objectives that you have circled. 3. Now look at the objectives that you did not circle and choose one. Keeping the goal for this objective in mind, what are some action steps you can pursue to meet this objective?
Step 3: Developing Action Steps 194. Creating action steps is an effective way to help to make our parishes or church communities more vibrant. Complete the boxes below for each action step needed to achieve the objective. One objective could have many action steps. You will need to make multiple copies of this page. Writing an Action Step
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