Offices
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.