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MEETING 5                                                                                           
 
Purpose of Meeting
To review draft of Mission Statement

Preparation for Meeting
1.    Reflect on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

2.    Review draft Mission Statement

3.    Read "Writing a Parish Mission Statement"

AGENDA
1.    Prayer (15 minutes)
       (Prayer should include reflection and sharing on 1 Cor. 12:1-11)

2.    Education/Formation of members (30 minutes)
        Discuss "Writing a Parish Mission Statement" focusing on how
           the Mission Statement can energize the parish community


3.    Discussion
        a.    In small groups (20 minutes)
                Discuss if this draft expresses our reflections and
                     discussions on the mission of Jesus, the Church,
                     the Archdiocesan Mission Statement and the parish


         b.    In the large group (40 minutes)
                  Get feedback from small groups, agree to any
                        changes, modifications; plan how parish will be
                         consulted


4.    Announcements (5 minutes)


5.    Evaluation (5 minutes)

6.    Closing Prayer (5 minutes)
   
(see MEETING 6)

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