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.