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

1. Hospitality Corner

2. Faith and Prayer Corner

3. 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

1. Gifts Discernment Ministry

2. 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