Transcript Preparation: Data collection/ analysis Oct. 2014 to
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Kindle in us the fire of your love
Deacon Marty Eisert Alan Meitler/Mark Kemmeter Father Nicholas Rouch/ Dr. Sam Signorino
Q & A
Small and large group feedback
The vitality of our parishes.
The readiness of our Catholic education system to meet the changing future.
The need to increase vocations to the priesthood.
The effectiveness of all other faith formation programs beyond the Catholic education system.
The relevancy of our current ministries, programs and services offered throughout the diocese.
Parish Listening Catholic Education Vocation Faith Formation Ministries Task Force
Transparent
Inclusive
Positive COMMUNICATION
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Gather and analyze data Design framework Support task forces Implement
PURPOSE OF THE PASTORAL PLAN o Strengthen our ability to realize our mission.
o Ensure viability and raise effectiveness. POSSIBILITIES o Think strategically ten and twenty years forward.
Visionary Updated THE PLAN IS A LIVING DOCUMENT Practical Flexible Inspiring
Current Reality
Pastoral
Preferred Future
Plan
PASTORAL PLAN FOR THE DIOCESE OF ERIE EMPHASIS ON: Parish Vitality Catholic Schools Diocesan Ministries Vocations Faith Formation
PLANNING PROCESS Preparation: Data collection/analysis
EXTENSIVE DATA GATHERING/ANALYSIS External Demographic Sources Internal Data from Diocesan Sources Internal Data from Parishes and Schools On-site Visits Listening Sessions Parishioner Survey
Listening
Vision for vibrant parishes Vision for healthy schools Presentations – key findings Parish self-assessment
Planning for diocesan vision Plan development – preliminary goals and strategies Consultation
Planning for Local Vision Parish and school models for consideration by region Suggestion/Consultation/ Response
TIMELINE Activity Preparation: Data collection/ analysis Listening Presentations: Key findings/issues Task Force groups work on preliminary plans for diocese Parish self-assessments Consultation on diocesan-level plans Group parishes into planning regions or clusters Date(s) Oct. 2014 to Jan. 2015 Feb. to May 2015 June 2015 June to Sept. 2015 July to Sept. 2015 Sept. to Oct. 2015 TIMELINE Oct. 2015
Activity Presentation of goals and plans for diocese; suggest models for parishes and schools.
Establish regional parish Task Force groups Date(s) December 2015 December 2015 • • • Planning consultation phased by region: Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Jan. to Sept. 2016 Oct. 2016 to May 2017 June 2017 to Jan. 2018
MAJOR PLANNING EVENTS 1 •Listening in parishes and schools 2 •Presentation of key findings, challenges, opportunities, vision for future
MAJOR PLANNING EVENTS •Self-assessment 3 4 •Consultation on diocesan goals and strategies
MAJOR PLANNING EVENTS 5 •Planning by region
WHAT DOES PLANNING ASK OF YOU?
Participation Listening and praying Conversations Communicating An open mind A long-term perspective
44 Schools 38 10,635 Students 6,878
• • • Educational marketplace Inconsistent resources Catholic culture
Healthy parishes promote Catholic schools Be nimble; embrace change Actionable plan
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS A comprehensive long-range pastoral strategic plan to ensure they will be strong, viable and able to accomplish their mission in the future.
COMPONENTS OF THE SCHOOL PLAN Catholic identity Academic excellence Enrollment and marketing School facilities and capital needs Financial viability
COMPONENTS OF THE SCHOOL PLAN Governance Leadership and staff development Catholic Schools Office
COMPONENTS OF THE SCHOOL PLAN Governance Leadership and staff development Catholic Schools Office Models for organization
Every organization is
perfectly designed
to get the results they are getting.
RISK and CHANGE can lead to new possibilities.
WILL THE PLAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
The difference will be… IMPLEMENTATION LEADERSHIP
Questions
The right plan is not our plan, but God’s plan.
Does our vision of church match God’s?
P O S S I B I L I T I E S
What are your hopes and fears about the planning process and what it means for your parish/ministry?
What do you see as the most important pastoral issues the diocese should address in the next five years?