Full, conscious, and active participation in liturgy, diversity, stewardship, and the spirituality of work are the strategic directions for Goal 1. Recognizing that liturgical training for parish ministers has been in place for many years, the action steps focus on the formation and training of the People of God. Other initiatives challenge us to foster, affirm, and embrace the diversity that exists in our Catholic faith; recognize everyday realities, especially in the family and workplace, as opportunities for stewardship; and begin parish dialogues on the spirituality of work.

Objective 1.1
Develop genuine "full, conscious, and active participation" for all people.

Action Steps:

1.1.1
Prepare a catechetical resource for pastoral leaders to use in educating parishioners on the multiple elements of the Mass. [Worship, Office of Lifelong Formation & Education (OLFE)]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2006

1.1.2
Expand and implement a formation process for leaders of prayer. [Worship, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Fall 2002
C Winter 2003

1.1.3
Facilitate five multicultural dialogue sessions for the purpose of surfacing obstacles to active participation in parish life and leadership. [Multicultural Ministry, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Spring 2003
C Fall 2004

1.1.4

Assist parishes in evaluating how the parish engages those with special needs in worship. [Worship, OLFE, Accessibility Committee]

B Spring 2003
C Fall 2004

1.1.5
Provide parents with resources for the liturgical catechesis of their children. [Worship, OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2003

Objective 1.2
Name, claim, and celebrate our diversity in our Catholic faith.

Action Steps:

1.2.1
Develop and provide models, tools, and resources that affirm cultural diversity in every aspect of parish life. [Multicultural Ministry, Archdiocesan Communications Center (ACC)]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

1.2.2
Offer or provide an archdiocesan conference focusing on embracing diversity in the Archdiocese. [Multicultural Ministry, Worship, ACC, Catholic Family Center]

B Winter 2003
C Winter 2005

1.2.3
Provide resources to parishes that address the comprehensive aspects of Christ-like hospitality as the responsibility of all the baptized. [ACC, Personnel & Planning, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2004

1.2.4
Implement local workshops/seminars that educate parishes and agencies to assist them in fostering an appreciation for diversity. [Multicultural Ministry, Personnel & Planning]

B Spring 2004
C Spring 2005

1.2.5
Facilitate sessions for a comprehensive plan on welcoming other cultures that includes in-depth training in multicultural ministry with seven parishes throughout the Archdiocese. [Multicultural Ministry, Ministry & Spirituality, ACC, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2005

Objective 1.3
Raise awareness and foster appreciation that lived experience contributes to the vitality of parish life.

Action Steps:

1.3.1
Prepare resources to assist parishes in recognizing and affirming the workplace and family life as means for authentic stewardship. [Ministry & Spirituality, Catholic Family Center, Stewardship & Development]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2004

1.3.2
Provide small group materials that focus on the spirituality of workplace ethics. [Ministry & Spirituality, ACC, OLFE]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2004

1.3.3
Train and provide facilitators for small group dialogue sessions on the spirituality of work. [Ministry & Spirituality, ACC, OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

1.3.4
Communicate the spirituality of everyday life by developing and implementing radio/television spot or Record supplements of Christ-like witness. [ACC, Ministry & Spirituality, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004