Good Shepherd Parish Pastoral Council

Purpose:

To provide vision and direction to the parish community as this community lives out its Catholic faith through weekly liturgy as well as serving each other and those in need spiritually, emotionally and economically.

To establish pastoral priorities, goals and objectives to fulfill these needs and to see to their implementation through responsible and caring leadership.

To provide leadership through a shared ministry of service as well as a visible example of cooperation, healing presence and trust.

Responsibilities:

The parish council is responsible for calling and enabling all members of the parish to discover, develop and offer their gifts in service to the parish and wider community. It is responsible for encouraging cooperation and collaborative parish activity that includes spiritual formation and leadership skills for council members and other parish groups.

The parish council is accountable to the parish for the way it discharges its responsibilities and should follow the direction set by Diocese of Richmond and Universal Church. It shall act in accordance with the teachings and laws of the Church, the policies of the Diocese of Richmond and within civil law.

It consist of the pastor and members discerned from the parish at-large for the term of 3 years.

Eligibility:

Individuals who are at least 18 years old and have been active, registered members of the parish for at least 1 year are eligible for discernment to the parish pastoral council. The membership should reflect a cross-section of the parish and only one member of a household may serve on the council at a time.