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Parish Pastoral Council
- What is a Parish Pastoral Council?
A Parish
Pastoral Council, together with the pastor/pastoral
coordinator, is the pastoral planning body of the parish. A
Parish Pastoral
Council fosters participation of the entire parish in the life and
mission of the church. The Council, as a consultative body,
advises and assists the pastor/pastoral coordinator in areas of
pastoral concern. It develops and recommends parish pastoral
plans through consensus in an atmosphere of prayerful reflection.
Members of the Pastoral Council are to be representative of
the entire parish recognizing and reflecting the parish's diversity.
- What does a Parish Pastoral Council do?
The Pastoral
Council, as a consultative body, provides a structure
whereby the laity, religious and clergy work together collaboratively
to promote the Reign of God - to build up the Body of Christ.
The
pastor/pastoral coordinator will look to the council for
recommendation on how the parish can be faithful to living out the
mission of the Church. He/she will consult the council when
he/she needs the practical wisdom of the members before making a
decision that will affect the parish.
The Pastoral
Council plan in collaboration and cooperation with the
parish staff, committees, groups and parishioners. As the
pastor or pastoral coordinator consults with the Council, likewise is
the Council called to consult with other parish leaders and
parishioners in its planning processes. The Council needs to
be rooted in prayer, open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, committed
to patient listening and study, and working to recommend the plans and
directions which will enhance the quality of parish life and promote
parish vitality.
- Who are members of the Parish Pastoral Council?
How about you?
The Council needs to include women and men,
the old and the young, the married and single,k people of different
economic levels, different racial and ethnic origins and different
educational backgrounds. It needs to have people of varying
opinions and ideas. All the members must be committed to
fostering the life and mission of the Church and to promoting the good
of the whole parish.
- Desirable Qualities for Parish Pastoral Council
Members
Spirituality - a commitment to prayer,
gospel values, and personal holiness; or a believing, praying, Catholic
Christian.
Knowledge - of the mission of Jesus, the
mission of the church, the nature of the parish, the parish's
ministries and people; of their own role as servants of the people of
the parish.
Skills - in group process,
communication and collaboration; skill in listening, in planning, in
problem solving and decision making.
Attitudes - willingness to speak as well
as to listen; openness to other people's opinions; willingness to study
church and parish issues; willingness to let go of personal agendas for
the good of the whole.
Ability - to work with others, to
follow through on tasks, to devote required time to the work.
Nomination Form for Good Shepherd Pastoral
Council
I nominate myself, or the following person(s), for service on the
parish council:
Name #1
_______________________________________________________________________________
Name #2
_______________________________________________________________________________
Name #3
_______________________________________________________________________________
Your name please (voluntary)
_________________________________________________________________
- All nominees must be active registered Catholics who
regularly attend Mass at Good Shepherd and a parishioner here for at
least one year.
- No more than one member per household can serve on
the council at any given time.
- All nominees must be at least 18 years of age and
able to faithfully complete the three-year obligation inherent with a
position on the council.
If you have questions contact the chair or any other member of the
parish council.
Church of the Good Shepherd - Mission
Statement
In thankfulness to God, we, the Church of the Good Shepherd, gather at the Lord's Table, welcoming all, renewing our Catholic faith, and worshiping together through meaningful liturgies.
We embrace life-long catechesis to grow spiritually and serve as an example to our children. We commit ourselves to sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ.
As good stewards and followers of the Lord, we open our hearts to all, sharing our God given talents and treasure.
May 2007
Members of the Parish
Council:
Lorraine Dinga, Jerry Hackney, Michelle Lenz, Rick Lessard, Roger Miller, Bob Reilly, Jim Slavin, Jim Smith, Vicky Thompson and Scott Werszner.
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