Pastoral Council
WHAT IS A PASTORAL COUNCIL? WHAT DOES IT DO?
Extract from Diocese of Portsmouth Guidelines for Pastoral Councils
The Pastoral Council is a collaborative structure which exists to ensure that we focus on our primary function as Christians: the continuation of the mission of Jesus Christ in our time and place. One question is at the heart of the work of every Pastoral Council: where and how is God calling us as a Catholic community?
To answer this question, the Pastoral Council will:
• search out and respond to the hopes, ideas, needs and concerns of parishioners
• grow in knowledge and awareness of what is already happening in the parish
• encourage and support the good work of existing groups in the parish
• evaluate carefully information gathered in order to contribute towards the making of decisions that reflect the values of the gospel and the teachings of the Church
• set long‐term and short‐term pastoral goals for the parish
• provide opportunities for parishioners to grow in their relationship with God and
with each other
• develop, implement and improve parish initiatives that assist parishioners in their continuing efforts to live as effective Christians in society.
A full copy of Diocese of Portsmouth Guidelines for Pastoral Councils
can be viewed here
A list of current Pastoral Council Members can be viewed here.
If you would like an item to be considered for the agenda of the Pastoral Council meeting, please contact us by clicking here.
Minutes of the last Pastoral Council Meeting can be viewed here.
Minutes of previous Pastoral Council Meetings can be viewed here.
- St. Joseph’s Church
- Parish Office,
- Stanley Walk, Bracknell
- Berkshire
- RG12 1HA
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