1. A Framework for Time and Talent

2. 1997 Bishop’s Document – “Renewing the Vision – A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry
Advocacy
Catechesis
Community Life
Evangelization
Justice and Service
Leadership Development
Pastoral Care
Prayer and Worship

3. Total Parish

4. Advocacy
Open your mouth in behalf of the (mute), and for the rights of the destitute; Open your mouth, decree what is just, defend the needy and the poor. (Prv 31: 8 – 9)
As a Church, we need to provide strong moral leadership; to stand up for those who are voiceless and powerless in society.

5. Advocacy
We must remember to focus on the families with the greatest need.
This is the “option for the poor”.

6. Advocacy
As a parish – how are you using your resources and the talents of your parishioners, to help shape a society which is more respectful of the life, dignity and the rights of all people.
Bulletin Inserts – Providing Election Information
Information on Health Care Issues
Community Issues (Housing, Transportation)

7. Catechesis The Church’s efforts to make disciples.
Helps develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Christian community.

8. Catechesis
Promotes the faith development in all people, families and generations.
Helps enrich and expand the understanding of Scripture and sacred tradition.
A total response of the whole person, mind, heart, and will

9. Catechesis
How does Catechesis in your parish go beyond elementary, middle school, high school PSR and Catholic Schools?
Adult Formation
Marriage Preparation
Baptism Preparation
RCIA
Promotion and Participation in Diocesan Pastoral Ministry Program
Catechist Formation

10. Community Life
Builds an environment of love, support, appreciation for diversity, and judicious acceptance that models Catholic principles.
Develops meaningful relationships.
Nurtures Catholic Faith.

11. Community Life
Is nurtured when the atmosphere is welcoming, comfortable, safe, and predictable.
Is encouraged when our actions are inviting, supportive, and gospel based.

12. Community Life
The content of our message will be heard only when it is lived in our relationships and community life.
To teach compassion, generosity, tolerance, peace, forgiveness, acceptance, and love as gospel values and to identify ourselves as Christians require us to live these values in our interactions with all people.

13. Community Life Would you classify your parish as a welcoming parish?
Parish Picnic’s/Socials
Welcoming New Members
Visiting Shut-ins, families with little children
Is there a welcoming/safe presence in your parish?

14. Evangelization Shares the good news of the reign of God
Invites people to hear about the Word Made Flesh.
Invites others into a deeper relationship with Christ, empowering them to live as his disciples.

15. Evangelization
Proclaims Jesus Christ and the Good News so that others will come to see in Jesus and his message a way to live.
Witness our faith in all aspects of our lives.
Reach out to others by meeting them in their various life situations, building relationships and providing healing, care and concern.

16. Evangelization
What things are happening – that provide an opportunity for the community to say “Wow – look at what they are doing.”
Living Stations
Nativity Scenes
Lenten Luncheons

17. Justice and Service Our faith calls us to work for justice
To serve those in need
To pursue peace
And to defend the life, dignity, and rights of all people.

18. Justice and Service
Our efforts to feed the hungry, console the bereaved, welcome the stranger, and serve the poor and vulnerable must be accompanied by concrete efforts to address the causes of human suffering and injustice.

19. Justice and Service
What Justice and Service Elements are taking place in your parish
Mission Trips
Food Banks
Gift packages at Thanksgiving and Christmas

20. Leadership Development
Calls forth, affirms, and empowers the diverse gifts, talents, and abilities of all people.
It develops and nurtures leaders within the faith community.

21. Leadership Development
Remember – “Total Parish”
Remember – “Calls Forth All People”
Are the gifts and talents of every parishioner being called forth, nurtured and used?
Called and Gifted
Ongoing Stewardship Committee and efforts
Vocation Awareness

22. Pastoral Care
Compassionate presence in imitation of Jesus’ care of people, especially those who were hurting and in need.

23. Pastoral Care Most fundamentally a relationship.
A ministry of compassionate presence.

24. Pastoral Care
Pastoral care enables healing and growth to take place within individuals and their relationships.
It nurtures growth toward wholeness, and it provides guidance in decision making and challenges obstacles to positive development.

25. Pastoral Care A ministry of compassionate presence in my parish.
Hospice
Support when lives are lost
Other Things
Drugs/Alcohol
Domestic Violence
Divorce/Widowed/Separated

26. Prayer and Worship
Celebrates and deepens our relationship with Jesus Christ through the bestowal of grace, communal prayer, and liturgical experiences.

27. Prayer and Worship
Awakens our awareness of the Spirit at work in our lives.
Incorporates us more fully into the sacramental life of the Church, especially the Eucharist.
Nurtures our personal prayer life.
Fosters family rituals and prayer.

28. Prayer and Worship How is prayer being nurtured in your parish?
Is there full and active participation in Liturgies?
Adoration
Music
Small Group Bible Study or Prayer Groups
Word Working

29. A Framework of Time and Talent
Four Areas of Ministry
Single/Youth, Family, Church, Community
Two Ministry Settings
Gathered vs. Non-Gathered

30. A Framework of Time and Talent
Single/Youth
Family
Church
Community
Advocacy
Catechesis
Life
Evangelization
Justice and
Service
Leadership
Development
Pastoral Care
Prayer and
Worship

31. A Framework for Time and Talent
Creator God
At Baptism, we accepted the call to follow Jesus. Be with us as we move along on our faith journey. Send us your Holy Spirit, that we might have wisdom for the journey.
Help us to develop and share our gifts as good stewards, that we may use them in love and service in your Kingdom.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.