Pastoral Areas are a method of collaborating for Mission. As well as adjoining parishes they include schools and ethnic communities thus providing a rich resource for Mission.
Community leaders including parish pastoral councils and ministry groups, schools BOT and staff, ethnic chaplains and councils, can explore how they can 'work smarter' to provide a compelling witness to our Church as a communion.
Some areas to consider for collaboration include:
- the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- social justice initiatives particularly as a form of common witness to faith
- shared adult faith education opportunities
- shared social gatherings
- sacramental preparation
... other areas of pastoral life where working together provides both witness and positive outcomes
Community leaders including parish pastoral councils and ministry groups, schools BOT and staff, ethnic chaplains and councils, can explore how they can 'work smarter' to provide a compelling witness to our Church as a communion.
Some areas to consider for collaboration include:
- the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- social justice initiatives particularly as a form of common witness to faith
- shared adult faith education opportunities
- shared social gatherings
- sacramental preparation
... other areas of pastoral life where working together provides both witness and positive outcomes