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ADEMONSTRATIONON HOW TO APPROACH THE SYNODQUESTIONS
OBJECTIVES OF THIS OBJECTIVES OF THIS EXERCISEEXERCISE
Objective One: The TheoryObjective One: The Theory
= To understand the meaning of = To understand the meaning of the synod questionsthe synod questions
Objective Two: The PracticumObjective Two: The Practicum
= To demonstrate its application = To demonstrate its application by using two parish synod by using two parish synod reportsreports
THE PHILOSOPHY OF QUESTIONS
Significance of a question: A methodology provision to achieve a particular goal
Example: The structure of two different questions point to two separate outcomes
+ Question 1: “What is your name?”
+ Question 2: “What is your full name?”
PHILOSOPHY OF QUESTIONS
Question 1: Gives the responder an option to provide a portion of or the persons full name
Question 2: Requires the responder to give name in entirety.
Conclusion: If question is about method, then the manner of framing the question determines outcome
Bernard Lonergan says,
“Method is not a set of rules to be followed meticulously by a dolt. It is a framework for collaborative creativity. It would outline the various clusters of operations to be performed . . .when. . . go[ing] about. . . various tasks.”
The purpose of the Synod questionnaire is meant exactly this – “ a framework for collaborative creativity.”
IMPLICATIONS
Need to understand the nature of the questions
Need to respect the framework of the question and respond appropriately
If in doubt about a question, need to seek clarification
Need to respect the sequence of the questionnaire
AN ANALYSIS OF THE SYNOD AN ANALYSIS OF THE SYNOD QUESTIONSQUESTIONS
AN ANALYSIS OF QUESTION 1
What broad direction did you set to achieve the Synod Initiatives . . .?
= Having identified the Synod Initiatives, reflect on an overarching vision that serves as a guide. Generally, mission statement expresses an institution’s vision or broad direction.
ANALYSIS OF QUESTION 2
How were you able to execute your decisions . . .?
= Decisions relate to goals and objectives: a set of measureable proposed actions that assist in goal achievement
ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONS 3 & 4
What have you done in the past two years to give sustainability to your targeted activities. . .?
Were you able to put the right people in the right areas to drive the activities forward?
- “Sustainability” and “drive” Sustainability” and “drive” points:points:* * organizational structure of the
parish* methods, frequency and lines of
communication * clear understanding of roles and
responsibilities* formation and on-going formation in
preparation to be drivers of objectives * Planning, execution and evaluation * method of discernment
ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONS5,6,7 These questions relate to evaluation. Evaluation serves the following purposes:
+ To measure qualitative and quantitative growth+ To assess strengths and weaknesses+ To be able to adjust objectives and goals+ To objectively judge the reality with the least amount of bias
ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONS5,6,7
+ provide directions for the future
+ provide corrective measures
PARISH PASTORAL PARISH PASTORAL MODELSMODELS
OF OF TWO TWO
PARISHES: HOLY CROSS & PARISHES: HOLY CROSS & SACRED HEART, OLD HARBOURSACRED HEART, OLD HARBOUR
BROAD DIRECTIONS
HOLY CROSS
Captured in the form of a mission statement of the parish.
“Inspired by our encounter with Jesus Christ, our mission is to understand, accept and practise stewardship as a way of life leading to a deeper sense of belonging and evangelization by our faith community”
BROAD DIRECTION
SACRED HEARTCaptured in the form of a mission statement of the parish.
“We, the Sacred Heart Community, Old Harbour empowered by the Holy Spirit, called to be faithful in proclaiming the
Word of God, knit together God’s people . . .”
DECISION – GOALS & OBJECTIVES
HOLY CROSS
Goals and the related measurable objectives were constructed using the seven essential elements of parish ministry:
= Evangelization
= Worship
= Service
= Community
= Catechesis
DECESION – GOALS & OBJECTIVES
= Leadership
= Service
= Stewardship
DECISION – GOALS & OBJECTIVES
SACRED HEART
Goal: A two year goal established (2008-2010)
Four objectives were constructed in the following areas:
= Stewardship and Evangelization
= Community Building
= Catechesis
= Outreach
SUSTAINABILITY
HOLY CROSS
After a TOWS analysis (Threats leading to Opportunities & Weaknesses leading to Strengths) Holy Cross recognised several weaknesses in the following areas:
HOLY CROSS
= = organizational structure of the parish= methods, frequency and lines of communication = clear understanding of roles and responsibilities= formation and on-going formation in preparation to be drivers of objectives = Planning, execution and evaluation = method of discernment
HOLY CROSS
Solution: to ensure “sustainability” and suitable “drivers”= Development of the Pastoral Model related to the unique position and situation of the church= Amendment of Parish Pastoral Council Constitution in light of the Pastoral Model= Investment in laity formation
+ Quarterly liturgical workshops+ Enrolment of students at St. Michael’s+ Enrolment of students at CIJ+ Participation in annual stewardship conf.
HOLY CROSS
+ Investment in Parish Pastoral Periodicals+ Adult faith Update
= Quarterly meetings with executive members of ministries and organizations
= Execution of a parish census = Quarterly report of parish finance= Representatives of the 7 elements of parish life sits on the
Parish Pastoral Council= Use of bulletin to communicate with parishioners on the life and
mission of the community
HOLY CROSS
= Team and collaborative approach to ministries that involve the 7 elements of parish life. For example, liturgical team, catechetical team, Service team.
SUSTAINABILITY
SACRED HEART
Embarked on a pastoral analysis of the parish: Strengths and Weaknesses
SUSTAINABILITY
SACRED HEART= Laity formation
+ Seminars,Conferences and Days of recollection in the vicariate
+ Ongoing formation for evangelizers and catechists
= Establishment of Parish Organizational Structure: Parish priest, pastoral team, parish pastoral council, finance council, school, and the lines of communication among themselves
SACRED HEART
+ Pastoral Team: One person responsible to a pastoral minsitry – Worship, Catechesis, Service, temporalities and Youth.
- Ministry covered
- Roles and function
- Accountability to whom
- Tenure of office
- Programme of activities
SACRED HEART
= Development of a pastoral plan that consist of four phases:
+ Phase 1: Identifying the data
+ Phase 2: Development process
+ Phase 3: Consolidation Process
+ Phase 4: Celebration
EVALUATIONEVALUATION
HOLY CROSSHOLY CROSS
Question 5: Catechesis – Based on the Question 5: Catechesis – Based on the measurable objectives the parish achieved measurable objectives the parish achieved the following:the following:
= Introduction of Adult Faith Update= Introduction of Adult Faith Update
= Restructuring of Catechetical = Restructuring of Catechetical programme programme
= Increasing the number of catechists= Increasing the number of catechists
= Formation programme for new = Formation programme for new catechistscatechists
HOLY CROSS
= Introduction of Catechetical Ministry Fair and registration on Catechetical Sunday
= Increase enrollment of candidates in each programme
= Catechetical section in Sunday bulletin
HOLY CROSS
Question 5: Evangelization= Objectives achieved
+ Representatives attend diocesan workshop+ Emphasis on evangelization
component in: Street people min.,Health and wellness min., St. Vincent de Paul min.
+ Increase interests groups and neighbouring businesses in attendance to Eucharist
HOLY CROSS
+ Use of electronic media to broadcast services and mass
= Objectives unachieved+ Improved ecumenical relations with
neighbouring churches+ Structured evangelization programme for
the parish+ Insufficient outreach to the people who converge or passing through the cross road of Half-Way-Tree
EVALUATION
Question 6: ObstaclesEvangelization & Catechesis
+ Expensive Catechetical materials+ Difficulty in raising awareness + Difficulty in breaking persons out of a spiritual comfort zone+ Distraction of materialism,
consumerism and other competing factors such as school or work
HOLY CROSS
+ Multiple involvement of parishioners in non-ecclesial activities, but humanitarian such as Kiwanis, Lions clubs etc.
+ Traffic congestion: Accessibility to the Church for pastoral activities is challenging.
+ No full-time members of our pastoral team including the pastor
EVALUATION
Question 7:
No specific group targeted.
However efforts are made to increase the awareness of Stewardship – Living and Witnessing for Jesus (theme of Year 2 of Stewardship Year) among the following groups:
+ Young Adults
+ Children, eg. Special collection envelops
+ Youths
EVALUATION
Sacred Heart, Old Harbour
No detail evaluation offered.
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
• ““THE ART OF DISCERNMENT IS LIKE THE ART OF DISCERNMENT IS LIKE THE SKILL OF MOUNTAIN CLIMBING. THE SKILL OF MOUNTAIN CLIMBING. YOU STUDY CAREFULLY THE PATH YOU STUDY CAREFULLY THE PATH AND ITS SURROUNDINGS BY ASKING AND ITS SURROUNDINGS BY ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. SATISFIED . . . THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. SATISFIED . . . ONE PLOTS A DIRECTION AND AIM ONE PLOTS A DIRECTION AND AIM FOR THE MOUNTAIN TOP”FOR THE MOUNTAIN TOP”