Diocesan Pastoral and Strategic Planning Diocese of Columbus

1. Diocesan Pastoral and Strategic Planning Diocese of Columbus

2. The Parish Self-Study

3. Purpose: • To educate parishioners on current conditions within their parish community; • To provide a means for the active and thoughtful involvement of the faithful to collaborate in charting our course as Church; • To develop strategies to address the rapidly changing demographic and economic factors in the diocese; • To help us live the mission of the Catholic Church by proclaiming and preaching the Gospel.

4. Diocesan Pastoral and Strategic Planning Time Line

5. Phase I January - March 2008 Preparation Period • Phase II April – August 2008 Parish Self-Study Report Due: August 15, 2008 • Phase III August – November 2008 Deanery Study Report Due: November 30, 2008 • Phase IV November 2008 - January 2009 Implementation and Monitoring Committee Convenes

6. Phase V February–April 2009 Review by Consultative Councils • Phase VI May 2009 Pastoral Letter • Phase VII June 2009–2014 Implementation and Monitored Follow-up

7. The Parish Self-Study PacketTable of Contents

8. Bishop’s Letter * • “A Discernment Prayer” template *

9. Overall Timeline • Frequently Asked Questions * • Bulletin Announcements • Pulpit Letter • Prayers of Intercession

10. Procedures for Completing the Parish Self-Study • Meeting Agendas • Self-Study Document and Report Forms

11. Parish Financial and Census Reports • Diocesan Census Statistics

12. “Emerging Parish Trends” • “MINISTRY: What’s Working for Parishes?” • “Your Parish…Five Years from Now” • “Are You Evangelizing: The Key to Becoming an Effective Parish” • “Evangelization Strategies That Work”

13. Marriage and Family Life • Parishes with Latino Ministry • “The Future Challenges for Lay Ecclesial Ministers” • “Learn How Young Adults Understand and Practice Faith” • “The Four Secrets of Successful Planning” • “A Closer Look at Youth Ministry”

14. “Dreaming of Effective Stewardship” • “Communicating the Parish Mission” • “When Stewardship Means…Accountability” • “Enhance the Sunday Collection”

15. “Stewardship and Teenagers” Pastoral Letter, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (English – Spanish) • Stewardship Checklist

16. Links - As they become available

17. Completing The Parish Self-Study

18. Parish Leadership Report Focus Areas Preliminary Recommendations Patterns and Trends Priority Recommendations Scenarios Parish Leadership Team Preliminary Input for Parish Recommendations Sacramental Focus Group Strategic Focus Group Sustainable Focus Group Parish Self-Study

19. Step 1—Introduction to Parish Initial Activities – Invite parishioners • Letter to Parishioners • Bulletin Announcement • Prayer During Process • Prayers of Intercession

20. Step 1—Introduction to Parish • Preparation of Self-Study Insert data from parish files Leave blank subjective questions: * • Yes/No • List • Describe how the parish follows up with parishioners who have committed to share their time and talent.

21. Step 1—Introduction to Parish The Parish Leadership Team • Focus Area Group Leaders • 8-10 Members • Pastor, Parochial Vicar, Deacon • Parish Pastoral Council • Finance Council • Stewardship Committee • Two Deanery Representatives *

22. Step 1—Introduction to Parish Preparation for Initial Meeting • Site Description, Materials • Technology • Pastor Leadership • Assign Parish Leadership to Focus Area Groups: • Sacramental—Worship and Sacraments • Strategic—Meeting Parishioners’ Needs • Sustainable—Sufficient Resources • Assign Additional Volunteers to Focus Area Groups (10—15/Group)

23. Step 2—Parish Self-Study Meeting • Ideally a three-hour meeting • Separate into three groups • Respond to Questions for Focus Area • Preliminary Recommendations Form

24. Parish Self-Study Preliminary Recommendations Form Preliminary Input for Parish Recommendations • “Describe the Sacramental nature of your parish:” • “Our major findings are:” • “From this we conclude:” • “We recommend:”

25. Step 3—Parish Leadership Report Parish Leadership Report Meeting • One Three-Hour Meeting (Minimum) • Led by Pastor • Write One Priority Recommendation and One Scenario for Each Focus Area *

26. Step 3—Parish Leadership Report Recommendations should include ALL possible initiatives planned or projected for the next five years: • Additional Staff • Ministries • Facility Enhancements • Major Repairs • Organizational Restructuring

27. Step 3—Parish Leadership Report Recommendations Can Be Implemented By: • Parish • A Group of Parishes Working Together • Deanery • Assistance or Direction of the Diocese

28. Step 3—Parish Leadership Report Systematic Thought Process • Focus Areas • Patterns and Trends • Priority Recommendations • Scenarios

29. Parish Leadership ReportFocus Area Sample

30. Parish Leadership ReportFocus Areas — Sample *

31. Parish Leadership ReportPatterns and Trends Sample

32. Parish Leadership ReportPatterns and Trends — Sample *

33. Parish Leadership ReportPriority Recommendations — Sample

34. Parish Leadership ReportPriority Recommendations — Sample

35. Parish LeadershipReportScenarios —Sample

36. Parish Leadership ReportScenarios — Sample * SACRAMENTAL Nature of Parish Identify the specific parishioner needs as a result of the changing demographic (race, ethnicity, age, ministries) and develop a list of proposed programs/ ministries. SAMPLE • Scenario One:Parish Council reviews data and develops a list of needed ministries. (2) • Scenario Two:Pastor contacts diocesan office for assistance. (3) • Scenario Three:Parish Council, Stewardship Committee and parish staff develop a list of needs. (1)

37. Parish Leadership Report Focus Areas Preliminary Recommendations Patterns and Trends Priority Recommendations Scenarios Parish Leadership Team Preliminary Input for Parish Recommendations Sacramental Focus Group Strategic Focus Group Sustainable Focus Group Parish Self-Study

38. Accessing Parish Self-Study and PowerPoint Online

40. Questions?

41. Contact Information: Rick Jeric rjeric@colsdioc.org Ellen Weilbacher eweilbacher@colsdioc.org Office of Development and Planning 197 E Gay St Columbus, OH 43215 614.241.2550 877.241.2550 Thank You!