Renewing Parish Ministry: A Pathway to Transformation
Embrace renewal in parish ministry through prayer, team collaboration, outreach to the laity, and practical steps. Follow stages for family renewal, adopt new models, and foster a welcoming atmosphere for all. Let go of unproductive ways, trust in God's plan, and stay connected with diocesan initiatives for a thriving Church.
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Renewal Prayer In every age, O God, you have called us to be your people, to be your Church. In this time, we begin anew to discern the pathways that will lead us, your people, closer to you. Continually bless our journey as we proclaim your Good News, celebrate your saving presence among us, serve others with charity and justice, and steward the world you have entrusted to our care. Send your Spirit to lead and guide our Emmaus journey as we commit ourselves to the renewal of our Church. This we ask through Christ, our Lord. AMEN
Renewal Team Theodore (Ted) Musco Director for Renewal Mission and Development tmusco@buffalodiocese.org Fr. Bryan Zielenieski Vicar for Renewal bzielenieski@buffalodiocese.org Sara Kota Administrative Project Coordinator skota@buffalodiocese.org Deacon Greg Moran Director of Organizational Development and Strategic Planning gmoran@buffalodiocese.org Joseph Martone Manager of Communications jmartone@buffalodiocese.org
A Renewed Outreach to the Laity Pastoral ministry in a missionary style is not obsessed with the disjointed transmission of a multiple of doctrines to be insistently imposed. When we adopt a pastoral goal and a missionary style which would actually reach everyone without exception or exclusion, the message has to concentrate on essentials, on what is most beautiful, most grand, most appealing, and at the same time most necessary. The message is simplified, while losing none of its depth and truth, and thus becomes all the more forceful and convincing. Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, #35
New Vicariate Model Senior Pastor Other Clergy (priests, deacons) Coordinator of Liturgy Coordinator of Formation Coordinator of Outreach Coordinator of Communication Coordinator of ________________ Not working in silos but rather as a community working in harmony in ways not disjointed.
Stages for Family Renewal Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Stage Four Stage Five Stage Six Pre-Launch Family Preparation Coming Together Cooperation Collaboration Post-integration/Analysis
Practical Aspects of Renewal Let old ways that are not productive go. Trust in God s plan and pray. Embrace the new Vicariate and Family of Parishes model. View the Catholic Center as a resource not a hindrance. Remember that friends help friends. Create parish and family opportunities that are not disjointed . Be pro-active and in-step with diocesan initiatives. Foster a family atmosphere where all are welcome. Listen. Listen. Listen.
Priority of Accompaniment REAL PRESENCE REAL PRESENCE The liturgy is the privileged place for catechizing the People of God. Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1074 Catechesis is intrinsically linked with the whole of liturgical and sacramental activity, for it is in the sacraments, especially in the Eucharist, that Christ Jesus works in fullness for the transformation of human beings. Pope Francis, Directory for Catechesis, #96
Priority of Accompaniment REAL HOPE REAL HOPE Of course, all of us are called to mature in our work as evangelizers. We want to have better training, a deepening love and a clearer witness to the Gospel. Pope Francis The Joy of the Gospel, #121
Priority of Accompaniment REAL MISSION REAL MISSION The Synod called for the development of a youth ministry capable of being inclusive, with room for all kinds of young people, to show that we are a Church with open doors It is enough to have an open mind towards all those who have the desire and willingness to be encountered by God s revealed truth. Pope Francis, Christus Vivit: To Young People and to the Entire People of God, #234
Renewing the Mission Initial Proclamation RCIA, Baptism Preparation, etc. From the Heart of the Gospel Liturgy, Sacraments, etc. Passing on the Good News Catechesis in the School, Parish, Home, etc. Ongoing Service to the People of God Youth Ministry, Young Adult Outreach, Campus Ministry, etc. Responding to the Call of the Holy Spirit Vocations, Family Life ministry, Marriage ministry, etc. What is the Road to Renewal for your ministry or ministries?
First alone, then in small groups think about Who is an icon of accompaniment in my life? What is one attitude of accompaniment that would be beneficial to me at this point? How can I make this Renewal work for me and for others?
Moving along Sharing Questions ??? Comments...
Next steps Attend follow-up gatherings for particular ministries planned for the new year. Request parish visitation by Renewal Team members. Make use of social media and other resources. Consider your role in the Renewal. Collaborate with and trust others. Consult the Renewal website at www.roadtorenewal.org Pray. Pray. Pray.
How can we help? Provide online resources, including recommendations from the field. Create communication materials. Make parish/school visits when requested. Listen carefully and respond in a timely way. Etc.
