The Parish values which we as parishioners uphold should be based on the Word of God, the teachings of the Church and our Ampleforth Benedictine heritage. Specifically, we should be a community :
in which prayer and worship are at the centre of our lives,
which is welcoming and open to all,
which is forgiving and is not judgemental
which is open to change, led by the Holy Spirit,
in which we all share responsibility for the mission of the church,
in which we each use our gifts for the benefit of everyone,
in which the spirit and joy of the Good News is visibly present in all our actions,
in which we respect and value each individual,
in which we foster the unity of the Christian churches and the building of good relations with people of other faiths.
PRINCIPAL ROLES
Principal Functions
Principal Functions To advise the Parish Priest
To listen and respond to the concerns of parishioners
To help the parish fulfil its Vision through effective pastoral strategies
To represent parish groups and to support and co-ordinate their activities
Values
To be a community which works together in a collaborative partnership of priests and people
To be a community where decisions affecting the life and character of the parish are achieved by consensus
Role
To advise the Parish Priest
To promote and maintain the Parish Vision
To develop Pastoral strategies and policies in line with the Parish Vision
To establish Pastoral priorities
To establish Commissions to enable realisation of the Parish Vision
To promote, support and encourage Commissions and Parish Groups
To authorise and co-ordinate Pastoral plans To initiate Pastoral action
To communicate Pastoral strategies and plans to the parish and the wider community
To provide representation to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
To establish links with the Deanery
To establish links with the parish schools
To establish sub-groups (including a Steering Group) where appropriate
