Parishes Exist to Make Saints
MISSION STATEMENT The central mission of our parish is evangelization- proclaiming the Kingdom of God and seeking it before all else. We fulfill this mission by celebrating Spirit-filled liturgies. making intentional disciples. forming intentional disciple-makers. equipping the saints for ministry. CELEBRATING SPIRIT-FILLED LITURGIES 1. Active Participation a. Choirs; Song Leaders b. Liturgical Catechesis c. Liturgical ministries 2. Hospitality Corner 3. Faith and Prayer Corner 4. Aesthetics MAKING INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES This includes formation for all sacraments and the provision of opportunities for initial and ongoing conversion and sanctification. 1. Sacramental Preparation 2. ACTS Retreat Ministry 3. Discipleship Groups (Alpha, Bible Studies, RENEW Groups) 4. Adoration 5. School of Prayer a. Cloister Prayer Book b. Parish Prayer Book 6. Gifts Discernment Ministry 7. Spiritual Direction Archdiocesan Ministry FORMING INTENTIONAL DISCIPLE-MAKERS This includes Evangelization 101, gifts discernment, equipping parishioners for ministry, and sending them forth to minister. 1. Formation of Parents 2. Formation of Catechists 3. Forming Ministerial Leaders EQUIPPING THE SAINTS FOR MINISTRY 1. Formation of Catechists 2. Formation of Liturgical Ministers 3. Ministries of Service a. Poor/Hungry b. Sick/Dying c. Pro Life Ministry d. Homebound e. Prison Ministry
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