Pastoral Plan
MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE PARISH OF ST. RICHARD
We, the faith-filled Eucharistic community of Saint Richard Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, seek
to build the kingdom of God by witnessing to the Good News of Jesus Christ. As the Body of Christ, we
joyfully celebrate the Sacraments, the Word of God and our Catholic Tradition. We strive to strengthen our
parish family through spiritual devotion and faith formation. Impassioned by our love for Christ, we reach
out and serve the needs of the entire community.
Below are the Goals of the Pastoral Plan for St. Richard Parish that focus on the Five Essential Qualities of
Parish Life. We encourage your review, and welcome your feedback. Please write your comments below
each goal, and submit via one of the following options:
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Place in the COMMENTS box in Narthex
Place in a weekly collection basket inside an envelope marked “Pastoral Council”
Mail to St. Richard Parish in an envelope marked “Pastoral Council”
Scan/email to pastoralcouncilgroup@saintrich.org)
(1) Evangelization – Sharing Scripture and Tradition with, a) The non-baptized, b) those who have been
baptized but have drifted away from practicing the faith, and c) supporting the baptized who need to
evangelize.
Goal: Create a welcoming presence and provide avenues to witness, nurture and proclaim the
faith.
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(2) Eucharist – Wellspring of our catholic (universal) identity, “re-converting” us to the truth of Christ every
Sunday through the Holy Eucharist and thus renewing our spiritual strength to live for God.
Goal: Create and nourish our Catholic identity as a faith-filled Eucharistic community by our life of
liturgy.
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(3) Catechesis – Process of forming the individual in a sacramental manner to live the faith of Christ.
Goal: Cultivate and build up our Church family upon Sacred Scripture and Church Tradition.
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(4) Formation – Sustains the foundation laid by catechesis by enriching one’s faith with multiple and
varied avenues of growth within our Catholic Tradition.
Goal: Provide opportunities for conversion to Christ and continued spiritual growth.
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(5) Stewardship – How we utilize the talents, time and treasure with which we have been entrusted to build
the Kingdom of God.
Goal: Attain growth of ministries by nurturing participation from active parishioners while encouraging
participation from less active parishioners.
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