1995-19971995-1997
Three beliefs that guided the planning:
– We are the Church
– The Gospel calls us to life
– God has a plan for us
1995-19971995-1997
For 2 years: 2 phases of planning
1. Telling the story of our local church
2. Gathering of hopes and dreams for the future
1995-19971995-1997
Longings expressed:
- Accept and celebrate multi-ethnic diversity
- Empowerment to leadership and ministry
- Encourage/support vocations
- Affirmation of role of women
- Renewal of families
- Commitment to stewardship
Mission StatementMission Statement
We share in the mission of the Universal
Church which is “ to be called and
empowered to promote and proclaim the
reign of God. We exist for the mission of
Christ, the proclamation of the Good News.
“Our task is to bring all people into full union
with Christ.” ( Lumen Gentium )
Mission StatementMission Statement
We are to do as Jesus commanded, “go and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name ofthe Father and of the Son and of theHoly Spirit, teaching them to observeeverything I have commanded you”
(Mt. 28:19-20 )
Diocesan VisionDiocesan Vision
Rooted in the Universal mission of theChurch, this is our Diocesan Vision:
WE, THE CHURCH OF SAN BERNARDINO, AREA COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS IN JESUS THE
CHRIST, CALLED TO IMPACT FAMILY,NEIGHBORHOOD, AND SOCIETY WITH THE
GOSPEL SO THAT PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE FILLED WITH HOPE.
CONCERNSCONCERNSTo fill people’s lives with hope, this vision will bedeveloped in those areas of greatest concerns tous:
YOUTHEVANGELIZATION
UNITY IN DIVERSITYSTEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
CONCERNSCONCERNSYOUTH
• the church will journey with them, affirming, supporting and challenging them, provide them with appropriate catechesis, opportunities for service, mentoring, vibrant youth liturgies and retreat experiences.
• Our young men and women will accept, understand and affirm the multicultural society in which they live.
CONCERNSCONCERNS
EVANGELIZATION
• All in the church of San Bernardino will be
evangelizers and missionaries, to where they live and work.
• Persons of cultures and ethnic groups will
welcome, nurture, challenge and be challenged
by each other.
CONCERNSCONCERNS
UNITY IN DIVERSITY
WE WILL BE A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERSTHAT REMEMBERS, AFFIRMS AND
CELEBRATES THAT WE ARE A PENTECOSTCHURCH OF MANY LANGUAGES, FORMED
FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND EXPERIENCES OF CHURCH. WE
WILL NOT FORGET HOW IMMIGRANTPOPULATIONS ENRICH THE DIOCESE WITH
NEW ENERGY AND TALENT…
CONCERNSCONCERNSUNITY IN DIVERSITY
THE CHURCH OF SAN BERNARDINO WILL
CELEBRATE OUR EVER CHANGING REALITY
AS A COMMUNION OF COMMUNITIES, A
MOSAIC OF COLORS, A SYMPHONY OF
LANGUAGES, A KALEIDOSCOPE OF
EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH, REPRESENTING
ALL OF GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE.
CONCERNSCONCERNSSTEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES
• We will not forget that God has blessed us with an abundance of life..
• We are stewards• We believe that in sharing our gifts, we open
ourselves to a deeper relationship with God.• As a faith community, we accept the call to be
people giving the sacrificial-biblical tithe,committing our money to the work of the Gospel..
CONCERNSCONCERNSLEADERSHIP
• Leadership composed of laity, religious, deacons and priests who reflects the diversity of the diocese.
• Enhance participation of women• Provide leadership formations and trainings• Encourage vocations to priesthood• Create new models of ministry• Support all who work in the secular field.. • Provide skills and workplace spirituality
CONCERNSCONCERNSORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
COMMUNICATION• Our structure will empower participation,
promote networking and facilitate collaboration• Develop parish clusters• Small faith communities
• Open to creative model of parish life
Call to live our VisionCall to live our Vision
So that we transform three areas of life:
• The family
• The neighborhood
• The larger society
FamilyFamily
Our parishes and faith communities must be
committed to nurturing and supporting family
life.
We must be family focused
NeighborhoodNeighborhood
Our families will be actively involved in the life
we share with others
- In schools, social services, health care, housing and employment issues
- Break parochialism and look to the common good
SocietySociety• We accept the call to be the light of the world.
• We will bring Gospel values to society , sharing
hope with the un-churched and those who search
for faith• Committed to responding to people in need.
• Involved in issues that threaten life.• We will work for systemic change, we will show
a commitment to justice, promote the dignity and
welfare of all people, especially the poor.
Moving ForwardMoving Forward
IT IS A TIME FOR PERSONAL AND COMMUNALCONVERSION
I CHALLENGE YOU TO CHOOSE LIFE, BUILDBRIDGES BETWEEN CULTURES, BETWEEN
THE RICH AND THE POOR, WALK WITH PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE DIFFERENT VIEWS
OF THE CHURCH, FORGE LINKS BETWEENYOUNG AND OLD, RECONILE PAST AND
PRESENT HURTS
Moving ForwardMoving Forward
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPACT FAMILY,
NEIGHBORHOOD AND SOCIETY WITH HOPE.