Fulfilling the Parish Mission Through Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
| Pastor | As a
delegate of the bishop, he is responsible for the overall life of the Parish and
serves as link between and among Parish Staff, Finance Council and Pastoral
Council. |
| Parish Finance Council | With
the Pastor, responsible for managing budget, facilities and development efforts
based on goals and objectives of the parish Pastoral Plan. |
| Parish Pastoral Council | With
the Pastor, responsible for long-range pastoral planning affecting the whole of
parish life. Supported and
resourced by Parish Staff and Finance Council. |
| Parish Staff | As
delegates of the Pastor they are accountable to him or his designate and are
responsible for day to day ministry according to their job description. |
| Whole People of God | “All the faithful by virtue of Baptism are equal in dignity.
The voices of all are prized.
The faithful have the responsibility to listen to the promptings of the
Holy Spirit and the right to speak for the welfare of the Church.”1 |
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