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Who We Are
Catholic pastors consult pastoral councils in order to be better leaders. Bishops and priests ask their councillors to investigate some aspect of the church, reflect on it, and recommend their conclusions. In brief, the work of the pastoral council is pastoral planning.
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Pastoral Council
NATURE
The Pastoral Council is a distinct group of members of the parish called to consult the pastor on forward-looking matters that impact the community. It is to be a representative body of the faithful, whose focus is on the whole community.
The Council is NOT a governing, political or action-oriented committee. Rather they serve as the eyes, the ears and the voice of the community and provide critical consultation to the pastor on matters relevant to the parish.
The Council is to provide a means for uniting the parish community. It shall have the ability to listen and communicate well with knowledge of God, self, pastor, church and community.
PURPOSE
The Council will respond to the call and questions of the pastor and offer the best consultation possible. All Council recommendations will be developed through the process of consensus.PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST:
- Be registered in the parish
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have demonstrated a commitment to the parish community
- Be in full communion with the Catholic Church
- Be committed to spiritual growth
- Be willing to commit the necessary time and energy to offer effective consultation to the Pastor
- Pastoral Councils should look like the parish community
- Pastoral Councils “Need persons who have creativity, the time to serve, and the willingness to grow”.
