Guidelines for Chair of Pastoral Council

Goal: That parishioners live out the mission of Jesus within the context of the parish and diocese.

Objectives:

  • Provides a consultative process for the co-management of the parish
  • Operates within the framework of the vision of the parish
  • Fulfills the role of assisting the Pastoral Leader as required
  • Ensures that the parish works within the broader context of the diocese

 

Tasks:

  • Chairs each meeting
  • Prepares the agenda with others
  • Keeps an overview of the parish with the Pastoral Leader
  • Represents the Council if required by the Diocese
  • Represents the Council if required by the City