Evangelization, outreach across cultures, effective communication as a tool for evangelization, and ecumenism are the strategic directions for Goal 3. Evangelization action steps build upon the success of the Catholic Connection and build capacity for evangelization within parishes and individuals. The ecumenical action steps focus on families, parishes, schools, and neighborhoods. Communication initiatives improve the effectiveness of our communication vehicles in reaching out to other cultures, enhance our presence on the World Wide Web, and address public relations needs of the Archdiocese.

Objective 3.1
Create opportunities, training, and tools to promote a better understanding of inter-cultural ministry at archdiocesan and parish levels.

Action Steps:

3.1.1
Hold dialogues with cultural groups about what archdiocesan resources need to be translated into their languages. [Multicultural Ministry, ACC, OLFE]

B Winter 2003
C Winter 2004

3.1.2
Study and improve the use of other languages in archdiocesan communication tools. [ACC, Multicultural Ministry]

B Winter 2003
C Winter 2004

3.1.3
Through archdiocesan communication tools, promote and highlight cultural and religious holidays. [ACC, Multicultural Ministry]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2004

3.1.4
Promote training on dialogical skills among ministers of the Archdiocese. [Ministry & Spirituality, OLFE, Multicultural Ministry]

B Winter 2003
C Winter 2004

3.1.5
Utilize existing census information and develop tools for ongoing census updates that will allow parishes to improve the tracking of cultural groups that live in their neighborhoods. [Personnel & Planning, ACC, Charities]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

3.1.6
Based upon information from Action Step 1.1.3, implement strategies to address the barriers to lifelong formation and education and to improve ethnic diversity within Catholic schools. [OLFE, Multicultural Ministry]

B Fall 2004
C Spring 2005

Objective 3.2
Broaden and enhance the efforts of the Catholic Connection.

Action Steps:

3.2.1
Research methods to reach out to unchurched individuals, young adults, and specific ethnic/cultural groups. [ACC, OLFE, Multicultural Ministry, Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations]

B Winter 2003
C Fall 2003

3.2.2
Develop and execute Catholic Connection plan to reach out to people who are unchurched. [ACC, Personnel & Planning, Catholic Family Center, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

3.2.3
Develop and execute Catholic Connection plan to reach out to young adults. [ACC, OLFE, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Spring 2004
C Winter 2005

3.2.4
Develop and execute Catholic Connection plan to reach out to specific ethnic/cultural groups. [ACC, Multicultural Ministry, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Spring 2004
C Winter 2005

3.2.5
Develop new initiatives to maintain the annual outreach to inactive Catholics. [ACC, Personnel & Planning, Catholic Family Center, Ministry & Spirituality, Pastoral Care]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

3.2.6
Develop and execute a pilot program for a lay hospital team ministry for inactive Catholic patients and their families, which includes referrals to parishes and agencies. [Pastoral Care, ACC, Catholic Family Center, Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2004

Objective 3.3
Prepare parishes and individuals to be better evangelizers.

Action Steps:

3.3.1
Hold workshops on effective practices in parish evangelization and hospitality. [ACC, Worship, Ministry & Spirituality, Personnel & Planning, Stewardship & Development]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

3.3.2
Through consultation and training opportunities, promote consciousness among parish ministers about the evangelization opportunities available in regular parish ministry, e.g. baptisms, sickness, bereavement, marriages, and funerals. [ACC, Worship, Catholic Family Center, Pastoral Care]

B Winter 2004
C Winter 2005

3.3.3
Through archdiocesan and parish communication vehicles, promote simultaneously, tools, rituals, and resources that can help families and individuals develop and practice spirituality in the home. [ACC, Catholic Family Center, Worship, Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

Objective 3.4
Expand the role of the Internet in the Archdiocese

Action Steps:

3.4.1
Develop and execute an archdiocesan technology plan that will address website usage and promotion, Internet usage, and electronic communication among and with archdiocesan parishes, schools, and agencies. [Personnel & Planning, ACC, OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

3.4.2
Develop a position description and appoint an archdiocesan webmaster. [Personnel & Planning, ACC, OLFE]

B Winter 2003
C Summer 2003

3.4.3
Offer training and technical assistance to parishes for their websites. [Personnel & Planning, ACC, OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

Objective 3.5
Improve the public presence of the Roman Catholic Church in Central Kentucky.

Action Steps:

3.5.1
Develop and execute a comprehensive public relations plan that is responsive to the geographic regions and cultures of the Archdiocese. [ACC, Personnel & Planning, Stewardship & Development]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2005

3.5.2
Conduct an evaluation of the radio and television ministries of the Archdiocese and implement recommended strategies based upon the evaluation. [ACC, Personnel & Planning]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2004

3.5.3
Develop a plan to celebrate the 200^th anniversary of the Archdiocese in 2008. [Personnel & Planning, ACC]

B Fall 2004
C Spring 2008

3.5.4
Evaluate and improve marketing efforts for Catholic schools. [ACC, OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2005

3.5.5
Build upon the success of the radio talk show "Connection Point" to develop the radio medium and ministry for the Archdiocese. [ACC, Multicultural Ministry]

B Fall 2003
C Summer 2004

3.5.6
Improve cross-coordination and cross-promotion among The Record, television/radio ministry, and the archdiocesan website. [ACC, Personnel & Planning]

B Winter 2003
C Winter 2004

Objective 3.6
Promote ecumenical and interreligious understanding among parishes and individuals.

Action Steps:

3.6.1
Develop and communicate resources and tools to help individuals and families promote ecumenical and interreligious understanding within their own families, neighborhoods, and workplaces. [Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, Catholic Family Center, ACC, Charities]

B Winter 2003
C Fall 2004

3.6.2
Identify or create resources and tools to help parishes minister to interchurch and interreligious families. [Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, Diaconate, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2004

3.6.3
Create support groups for interchurch and interreligious families. [Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, Catholic Family Center, Diaconate]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2005

3.6.4
Assess and strengthen parish participation in community ministries. [Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, Charities]

B Winter 2003
C Winter 2005

3.6.5
Assess and strengthen covenants among parish communities and other Christian congregations. [Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2004

3.6.6
Assess and improve ecumenical and interreligious understanding within Catholic schools as an essential component of Catholic identity. [Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2004

3.6.7
Sponsor a ministry day for archdiocesan agency staff and their counterparts from other judicatories. [Personnel & Planning, Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations]

B Summer 2004
C Summer 2005