Goal Sign-Up Sunday
Following the parish assembly and/or the writing of the mission statement and goals for the parish pastoral plan, parishioners are invited to be a part of a conversation to develop objectives, or specific strategies to accomplish the stated goals. This conversation could happen in several ways, which are explained later.
The aim of goal sign-up is to publicize the mission statement and goals and to seek the investment of parishioners in the planning process. The hope is to get commitments from parishioners in contributing to the development of objectives for the plan. Without this type of investment, implementation will be difficult.
Copies of the mission statement and goals are distributed to everyone at Mass, along with a card so that individuals can indicate if they will attend the following meeting. If they cannot attend, they are encouraged to note if they would be willing to help with a goal.
A sample sign-up card
| PARISH NAME |
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| _____ I am interested in contributing my ideas to Goal # ____ and will attend the reflection group on __________________. _____ I am unable to attend a reflection group, but I am interested in working on Goal #____. Name _________________________ Phone ___________________ |
During Sunday liturgy, the mission statement and goals are presented to the parish. All are invited to complete their cards. The cards are then collected during the liturgy.
Invitations
Once the cards are received, the Parish Pastoral Council ensures that all goals will be covered. In addition, the Council is asked to name any other people, who they feel have the necessary gifts and talents for each goal, whose name does not appear in the cards. If the names of these people are not in the cards, PPC members are encouraged to personally invite these members to the following meeting. It is crucial to have the participation of community leaders and investment in the planning process as early as possible.