St. Edward’s Community
Called to BE Church
Summary of the input from the First Town Meeting on Mission
Monday, October 23, 2006

Q #1: How does your life model Jesus for others?

Being Christlike Disciples in all that we do

Being lay ministers by being catechists, lectors, eucharistic ministers, singing

Modeling Christ in our families and communities

Living the Good News

Service – Caring for those in need, less fortunate, doing for others

Forgiveness, Praying, Worship

 

Q #2: In what ways do our parish communities help us to be Christ to each other?  

Importance of Eucharistic Community worshiping together sharing sacraments without regard to race, culture, or background,

Opportunity to do good works, Sharing time, talents, treasures

Collaborative Ministry, Uncritical Love

Welcoming, common Bond

 

Q #3: What part of our present parish life must absolutely be maintained, sustained, and perhaps expanded ... because it is at the heart of being church?

We are a Eucharistic people, a sacramental people

More lay involvement                           

Support family values

Expanded outreach for children, Teens, young and older adults,  Faith Formation for all

Welcoming to all, Ecumenical Outreach, Use resources for disadvantaged

Remember traditions

 

Q #4:  What does a great parish community look like?
         (Consider what gives life to your parish, or what you value about your parish.)

Worked and prayed together, Christlike love, Extended family, Active, Creative Liturgy

Active Multi-Ethnic Participation, Center of life - all times, Youth/Teen Masses, welcoming

Service oriented, Lived out gospel as a group, non-judgmental, Social outreach, social justice Enthusiasm