Purpose of Meeting

To reflect on and discuss who we are and what we seek to become as a parish community

Preparation for Meeting

1. Reflect on Acts 2:42-47

Agenda

1. Prayer (15 minutes)(Prayer should include reflection/sharing on Acts 2:42-47)
2. Education/Formation of Council (30 minutes) Presentation on the parish including significant highlights of its history and heritage
3. Discussion
   • a. In small groups (30 minutes)Complete these sentences briefly:
     • We are a parish who…
     • As a parish we value..
     • As a parish we seek to become…
   • b. Break (15 minutes)
   • c. In the large group (30 minutes) Identify and discuss common points and delegate a smallgroup to prepare a draft mission statement in light of all the discussion
4. Announcements (5 minutes)
5. Evaluation (5 minutes)
6. Closing Prayer (5 minutes)