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Faith in Our Future Survey Updates
SURVEY UPDATE - May 1, 2016 The Faith in Our Future Core Team oversaw the parish evaluation of the Criteria for Stewardship & Leadership (from the 2016 St. Catherine of Siena Parish Survey Results) and found that our strengths include strong fiscal management, a diverse group of parishioners serving in various capacities, and recognition of future financial obligations and the ability to effectively plan for them. If you have any comments about these results, please contact the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org.
The Faith in Our Future Core Team oversaw the parish evaluation of the Criteria for Communal Life (from the 2016 St. Catherine of Siena Parish Survey Results) and found that our strengths include that we take care of the spiritual needs of our sick and our homebound. If you have any comments about these results, please contact the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org.
The Faith in Our Future Core Team oversaw the parish evaluation of the Criteria for Evangelization, Catechiesis & Catholic Schools (from the 2016 St. Catherine of Siena Parish Survey Results) and found that our strengths include using the Sacraments as an opportunity to create and cultivate relationships with the parishioners, a vibrant religious education program that promotes knowlwdge of the faith in our next generation, and programs and ministries that cater to all ages. If you have any comments about these results, please contact the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org.
The Faith in Our Future Core Team oversaw the parish evaluation of the Criteria for Sacramental Life (from the 2016 St. Catherine of Siena Parish Survey Results) and found that our strengths included: a vibrant celebration of the Eucharist, dignified offerings of several devotional services, and a diversity of ministries, each with its own unique purpose. If you have any comments about these results, please contact the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org. SURVEY UPDATE - April 3, 2016
For your viewing pleasure, we are pleased to present the 2016 St. Catherine of Siena Parish Survey Results. For more information, you can e-mail the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org Also, the Core Team attended Cohort Training with our assigned parishes, St. William the Abbott and St. Veronica’s. More information will be provided as we move forward in the process. SURVEY UPDATE - March 27, 2016
The goals of the Faith in Our Future process promoted by Bishop O’Connell include: 1.Strengthen and enliven the parishes of the Diocese as well as Diocesan-sponsored organizations and ministries. 2.Explore new models of leadership in parishes and ministries in institutional settings (schools, colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, etc.) in order to address the challenges presented by the anticipated retirement of a large number of clergy and religious over the next ten years. 3.Improve our stewardship of personnel, finances, and facilities and other parish and Diocesan resources. 4.Establish collaborative relationships among the parishes and ministries of the diocese that will build upon the gospel to re/evangelize the local church, especially those who live on the fringes of the church, as well as those who do not yet know Christ. 5.Provide for pastoral ministry to Hispanic Catholics, the fastest growing segment of our Diocesan population, within our parishes and organizations. For more information, please visit the parish website, or e-mail the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org SURVEY UPDATE - March 19, 2016
Bishop O’Connell has asked us to be part of the current cycle of parish planning related to the Faith in Our Future initiative. His expectation is that each parish will find neighboring parishes with whom to plan in order to:
The parishes we will be working with are St. William the Abbott (Howell) and St. Veronica’s (Howell). For more information, email the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org SURVEY UPDATE - March 12, 2016
The Core Team is compiling the results of the survey and preparing a summary for your review. Please be on the lookout in the upcoming weeks. For more information, you can e-mail the Core Team at faithinourfuture@sienachurch.org.
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