1995-19971995-1997

Three beliefs that guided the planning:

– We are the Church

– The Gospel calls us to life

– God has a plan for us

1995-19971995-1997

For 2 years: 2 phases of planning

1. Telling the story of our local church

2. Gathering of hopes and dreams for the future

1995-19971995-1997

Longings expressed:

- Accept and celebrate multi-ethnic diversity

- Empowerment to leadership and ministry

- Encourage/support vocations

- Affirmation of role of women

- Renewal of families

- Commitment to stewardship

Mission StatementMission Statement

We share in the mission of the Universal Church which is “ to be called and empowered to promote and proclaim the reign of God. We exist for the mission of Christ, the proclamation of the Good News. “ Our task is to bring all people into full union with Christ.” ( Lumen Gentium )

Mission StatementMission Statement

We are to do as Jesus commanded, “ go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you” ( Mt. 28:19-20 )

Diocesan VisionDiocesan Vision

Rooted in the Universal mission of the Church, this is our Diocesan Vision:

WE, THE CHURCH OF SAN BERNARDINO, ARE A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS IN JESUS THE CHRIST, CALLED TO IMPACT FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD, AND SOCIETY WITH THE GOSPEL SO THAT PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE FILLED WITH HOPE.

CONCERNSCONCERNSTo fill people’s lives with hope, this vision will be

developed in those areas of greatest concerns to us:

YOUTHEVANGELIZATIONUNITY IN DIVERSITYSTEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCESLEADERSHIP

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES

CONCERNSCONCERNS

YOUTH

-the church will journey with them, affirming, supporting and challenging them, provide them with appropriate catechesis, opportunities for service, mentoring, vibrant youth liturgies and retreat experiences.

- Our young men and women will accept, understand and affirm the multicultural society in which they live.

CONCERNSCONCERNSEVANGELIZATION

All in the church of San Bernardino will be evangelizers and missionaries, to where they live and work.

Persons of cultures and ethnic groups will welcome, nurture, challenge and be challenged

by each other.

CONCERNSCONCERNSUNITY IN DIVERSITY

WE WILL BE A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS THAT REMEMBERS, AFFIRMS AND CELEBRATES THAT WE ARE A PENTECOST CHURCH OF MANY LANGUAGES, FORMED FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND EXPERIENCES OF CHURCH. WE WILL NOT FORGET HOW IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS ENRICH THE DIOCESE WITH

NEW ENERGY AND TALENT…

CONCERNSCONCERNSUNITY IN DIVERSITY

THE CHURCH OF SAN BERNARDINO WILL CELEBRATE OUR EVER CHANGING REALITY AS A COMMUNION OF COMMUNITIES, A MOSAIC OF COLORS, A SYMPHONY OF LANGUAGES, A KALEIDOSCOPE OF EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH, REPRESENTING ALL OF GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE.

CONCERNSCONCERNSSTEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES

We will not forget that God has blessed us with an abundance of life..

We are stewardsWe believe that in sharing our gifts, we open

ourselves to a deeper relationship with God.As a faith community, we accept the call to be

people giving the sacrificial-biblical tithe, committing our money to the work of the Gospel..

CONCERNSCONCERNSLEADERSHIP

Leadership composed of laity, religious, deacons and priests who reflects the diversity of the diocese.

Enhance participation of women

Provide leadership formations and trainings

Encourage vocations to priesthood

Create new models of ministry

Support all who work in the secular field.. Provide skills and workplace spirituality

CONCERNSCONCERNSORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES

COMMUNICATION

Our structure will empower participation, promote networking and facilitate collaboration

Develop parish clusters

Small faith communities

Open to creative model of parish life

Call to live our VisionCall to live our Vision

So that we transform three areas of life:

The family

The neighborhood

The larger society

FamilyFamily

Our parishes and faith communities must be committed to nurturing and supporting family life.

We must be family focused

NeighborhoodNeighborhood

Our families will be actively involved in the life we share with others

- In schools, social services, health care, housing and employment issues

- Break parochialism and look to the common good

SocietySociety

We accept the call to be the light of the world.

W will bring Gospel values to society , sharing hope with the un-churched and those who search for faith

Committed to responding to people in need.

Involved in issues that threaten life.

We will work for systemic change, we will show a commitment to justice, promote the dignity and welfare of all people, especially the poor.

Moving ForwardMoving Forward

IT IS A TIME FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNAL CONVERSION

I CHALLENGE YOU TO CHOOSE LIFE, BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN CULTURES, BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR, WALK WITH PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THE CHURCH, FORGE LINKS BETWEEN YOUNG AND OLD, RECONILE PAST AND PRESENT HURTS

Moving ForwardMoving Forward

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD AND SOCIETY WITH HOPE.