St. Catherine of Siena is a vibrant faith
community whose mission is to continue the work of Jesus Christ as
Priest, Prophet, and Shepherd.
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To proclaim joyfully the good
news of God’s saving love for all people (word)
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To nurture and grow a community
of believers through prayer and fellowship (community)
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To give witness to our faith
by serving the needs of others (service)
GOAL #1: DEVELOP A PARISH-WIDE MASTER USE PLAN
CULMINATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MULTI-USE FACILITY
Overview: There has been long standing and growing interest in providing
a new facility to meet the social and athletic needs of the Parish
and School. St. Catherine Parish seeks to develop a campus master
plan whose initial project will be the construction of a new multi-use
facility.
Objectives:
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Gather further input from
the community on a vision for the parish campus.
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Assist the Parish Facilities
Committee to develop a comprehensive Campus Master Plan, focused
on assessment of the current facilities space needs, current maintenance
and utility costs, and/or future remodeling or construction.
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Develop a strategy to fund
a capital project.
GOAL #2: PROMOTE AN ABUSE-FREE COMMUNITY THROUGH
AWARENESS, ACTION, AND HEALING
Overview: Promoting an abuse free environment is critical to the integrity
of our parish ministry and the dignity of our parish community. Recognizing
that a commitment to vigilance is a commitment to prevention, St.
Catherine Parish seeks to prevent all forms of abuse through awareness,
action, and healing.
Objectives:
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Verify compliance with existing
prevention policies
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Review and enhance school
anti-bullying policies and training
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Obtain and disseminate prevention
information related to all forms of abuse
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Cooperate with the Archdiocese
and appropriate authorities to ensure prevention
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Comply with all necessary
reporting requirements to ensure swift remedial action
GOAL #3: SUPPORT LIFE LONG AND PARISH WIDE FAITH
FORMATION
Overview: To promote and develop quality faith formation opportunities
that includes all members of the community. Recognizing that faith
formation is a life long process, which involves both individual and
the communal experiences of God’s presence among us, St. Catherine
Parish seeks to support life long and parish wide faith formation.
Objectives:
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Promote church attendance
for the whole family
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Offer parish-wide intergenerational
faith formation gatherings
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Assess and enhance programs
for children
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Provide opportunities for
faith formation for adults
GOAL #4: FOSTER PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL ACTION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Overview: The Catholic Church has
a long tradition of commitment to social action and social justice.
St. Catherine Parish seeks to collaborate to minister to the needs of
the poor and work for social justice.
Objectives:
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Identify, promote, and evaluate
current social action ministries (St. Vincent de Paul, Baby Corner,
and Sparrow Club).
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Form a Social Justice Committee
to promote social justice locally and globally (writing letters).
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Promote awareness of and
collaboration between school and parish social action and social
justice activities.
GOAL #5: PROMOTE EVENTS THAT FOSTER SOCIAL INTERACTION
AND GROWTH
Overview: St. Catherine Parish seeks to nurture
a community that prays and plays together.
Objectives:
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Develop
and implement a comprehensive plan for inviting and welcoming
new parishioners and school families.
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Periodically and through
various means, assess and respond to changing parish and school
needs.
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Enhance community building
through recreational, social, and spiritual interaction.
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