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What's New with Pastoral Council?


Our Pastoral Council is working to meet the spiritual needs of parishioners.  To do this, we are looking at seven basic elements of parish life.  The first step is to look at each element and understand what it means.  Next, we will hold several parish assemblies to collect input from all parishioners on what we are doing now and how we can better serve God through St. Wendelin Parish.   Using the information gathered through the assemblies, we will continually set and evaluate goals to more fully share in the Mission God calls us to spread His Kingdom here in Carbon Center and throughout the world.

Summary of how the Seven Elements of Pastoral Life can be seen in a parish:

 

 
EVANGELIZATION
 
Newcomers are welcomed
Inactive Catholics are welcomed
Small groups meet to share faith
Parish Renewals and Retreat opportunities are provided
We share our joy about the Good News of Jesus Christ!
 
WORSHIP
 

Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors
Choir members
Organists
Simple Liturgical Art

Regular celebration of sacraments

Children's Liturgy of the Word
Devotional Prayers such as Rosary and Stations of the Cross
 

WORD
 

School staff prepared for Religious Instruction
CCD Coordinator and teachers prepared for Religious Instruction
Religious formation planned for adults, youth, and children
Marriage strengthening and nurturing provided
Sacramental preparation provided
RCIA led by qualified people
 

COMMUNITY
 

Acceptance of each other as God's family
Open communication between parish leaders and parishioners

Good spirit of working together
Annual reviews of purpose, effectiveness, and need for parish organizations
Working together with neighboring parishes
Working together with the wider community
 

SERVICE
 

Focus on needs of human community
Special needs accommodations
Food pantries, shelters for homeless, job assistance
Ministries for sick, bereaved, homebound
Participation in local, national, and international helping efforts
Catholic Social Teaching included in school & CCD
Practice of Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
 

STEWARDSHIP
 

Parish recognizes many gifts God has given to parishioners
Teach Baptismal responsibility to share gifts
Parishioners willingly support parish and diocesan needs
Resources are enough to accomplish mission of parish
Parishioners who serve are given training, encouragement, and supervision
Parish debts are paid
Parish facilities are maintained
Finance Council is trained in budgeting, management, and fundraising
Parish regularly shares a portion of income with poor
 

LEADERSHIP
 

Pastor, staff, and council share responsibility for visioning, planning, empowering, and evaluating
Concerns of parish are assessed, evaluated, and responded to
Decisions made by consensus after discernment, study, and discussion
Formation and training provided
Leaders delegate responsibility
Personnel are recruited and paid by professional standards
Pastor regularly evaluates parish personnel