SUGGESTIONS FOR INVOLVING THE PARISH IN DEVELOPING THE MISSION STATEMENT

1. Education/Reflection/Discussion on:
   • Mission of Jesus and the Church
   • Archdiocesan Mission Statement
   • Purpose of a Parish – Who are we and what do we seek to become as a parish community?
   • Parish Mission StatementOpportunities to do this include:
     • Homilies
     • Presentation/Discussion with Parish Committees/Organizations
     • Bulletin inserts
     • Adult Education Workshops
     • Parish Assemblies/Forums
2. Consultation with the Parish about the Draft Mission Statement. Suggested ways to do this:
   • 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…
   • Parish Committees/Organizations review Draft and return comments.
   • Parish Assemblies/Forums held to review and discuss Draft.
3. Proclaim and Celebrate the Parish Mission Statement.
   • Announce the Parish Mission Statement at Sunday Mass.
   • Distribute the Parish Mission Statement to parishioners.
   • Ask parish committees/organizations to reflect on their purpose in light of the Parish Mission Statement.
   • Frame the Parish Mission Statement and display it in a prominent  place.