Parish Mission Statements - Parish Involvement

SUGGESTIONS FOR INVOLVING THE PARISH IN DEVELOPING THE MISSION STATEMENT

1. Education/Reflection/Discussion on:
   • a.Mission of Jesus and the Church
   • b.Archdiocesan Mission Statement
   • c.Purpose of a Parish - Who are we and what do we seek to become as a parish community?
   • d.Parish Mission Statement

   Opportunities to do this include:

   • a.Homilies
   • b.Presentation/Discussion with Parish Committees/Organizations
   • c.Bulletin inserts
   • d.Adult Education Workshops
   • e.Parish Assemblies/Forums
2. Consultation with the Parish about the Draft Mission Statement.  Suggested ways to do this:
• a. Distributing copies of the Draft Mission Statement and ask   parishioners after prayerful reflection to respond. A possible   response could be by returning a form such as: For me, this Mission Statement reflects who we are as parish community and what we seek to become.
•  I question the following elements of this statement because...
• b. Parish Committees/Organizations review Draft and return comments.
• c.Parish Assemblies/Forums held to review and discuss Draft.
3. Proclaim and Celebrate the Parish Mission Statement.
   • a.Announce the Parish Mission Statement at Sunday Mass.
   • b.Distribute the Parish Mission Statement to parishioners.
   • c.Ask parish committees/organizations to reflect on their purpose   in light of the Parish Mission Statement.
   • d.Frame the Parish Mission Statement and   display it in a prominent  place.