"Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing." -- John 15:5

EVANGELIZATION

We reach out to parishioners and to all people in a way that is inviting and friendly. We assure them of God's love and saving grace and motivate them to seek the truth of Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church. Evangelization involves forming hearts and attitudes to be open to God.

WORSHIP

Worship includes praise, adoration, thanksgiving and petition to God. It involves all forms of prayer, both communal and personal, which build a relationship between the person, the community and God. The Sunday liturgy is the highest form of worship for the Catholic community.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Also called catechesis, this is an on-going process of developing the heart and mind, the total person to a fuller understanding and a deeper relationship with God, the faith and the faith community. Scripture, morality, sacraments and theology are included in this formation.

COMMUNITY FORMATION

This refers to how the parish promotes leadership, develops unity, communicates to all of its members and provides an organizational structure for effective management and ministry. In building community, people freely share gifts and experiences, thus uniting all to God and to one another.

OUTREACH

This involves social awareness and action concerning the needs of the community, both local and global, and a willingness to be of service to those in need. Outreach may be directed toward physical needs such as food, clothing and shelter, and even more important, to the needs for justice and peace in the local community and world.