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Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines Committees August, 2009

Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines Committees August, 2009. History - Why are we doing this?. Early Days: Communal Life Leaders Identified Distinction between clergy and laity Pre-Vatican II environment Vatican II: 1962 - 1965 1980s: Parish Councils Today: Pastoral Councils. From

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Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines Committees August, 2009

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  1. Parish Pastoral Council GuidelinesCommitteesAugust, 2009

  2. History - Why are we doing this? • Early Days: Communal Life • Leaders Identified • Distinction between clergy and laity • Pre-Vatican II environment • Vatican II: 1962 - 1965 • 1980s: Parish Councils • Today: Pastoral Councils

  3. From “hands on”, “doers” Reviewing Reports Monthly activity focus Business Approach Program/finance driven Crisis Management To Setting Vision Activating Mission Long Range Planning Prayer & Discernment Mission Centered Pastoral Planning Parish to Pastoral CouncilsA Change in Focus

  4. Pastoral Council asSpiritual Leaders • Primary Goal - Conversion and growth • Parish is the framework for growth • Council: A prayerful group • Work is not our own • Prayerful discernment of God’s will • Take quality time for prayer • Guidance from the Holy Spirit

  5. Mission Statement of the Archdiocese of Dubuque Community Word of God Leadership Families Eucharist Worship Morality Faith Formation Service

  6. From Spiritual Growth & Liturgy Education Social Concerns Parish Community Life Finance & Administration To Liturgy Faith Formation Commission Social Justice Parish Life Finance Council Stewardship Committees

  7. Liturgy Committee • Facilitate liturgical prayer • Nourish & give direction to worship: • Music • Environment • Liturgical Ministers • Guidelines for baptisms, weddings, funerals, etc. • Follow liturgical norms • Written report or liaison to Pastoral Council

  8. Faith Formation Commission • Develop/Oversee comprehensive catechetical plan • Provide for lifelong faith formation • Separate Board of Education for Catholic School (if necessary) • Chair is voting member of Pastoral Council • Phased in approach

  9. Stewardship Committee • Promote stewardship as: • An expression of gratitude to God • A way of life for a Disciple of Christ • Foster a sense of belonging/ownership • Promote stewardship of resources • Sponsor appreciation of those who offer their time, talent, and treasure • Chair is voting member of Pastoral Council

  10. Social Justice Committee • Continue Jesus’ ministry through: • Service to marginalized and special needs • Promoting justice and charity to all • Providing opportunities for service • Educate and motivate members on issues • Coordinate parish service programs • Written report or liaison to Pastoral Council

  11. Parish Life Committee • Activities to build/strengthen community • Welcome new members • Plan events that foster community • Offer hospitality at parish events • Coordinate visitation to elderly and homebound • Written report or liaison to Pastoral Council

  12. Finance Council • Advisory Body to Pastor/Pastoral Council • Administration • Human Resources • Facilities • Finances • Budget • Long range financial development • Chair is voting member of Pastoral Council

  13. Timeline • Summer, 2009: Publication • Deanery Council In-Services • August: Committee Structure • November: Mission/Vision • February: Selecting Members • April: Consensus Decision Making • July 1, 2010: Implementation • Total Implementation…TBD…

  14. D.Rohner@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us 563-556-2580 ext. 283

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