St. Brigid Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative and advisory body that assists the pastor in discerning the pastoral needs and future direction of the parish. The PPC focuses especially on:
- evangelization and discipleship
- parish unity and participation
- hospitality and belonging
- listening to the voice of parishioners
- long-term pastoral vision and planning
The council is not a governing board or finance committee, but rather a prayerful body that helps the pastor discern where God is leading the parish.
Purpose:
The purpose of a Parish Pastoral Council is to foster full participation of the entire community in the life and vision of the parish and mission of the Universal Church through advocacy and advisory support to the pastor (and parish leadership team when applicable) concerning the needs of the faith community.
Scope and Responsibility:
The scope and responsibility of the Parish Pastoral Council is to have permanent commitment to the vision and growth of the parish through input, feedback and discernment of the movements of the Holy Spirit on behalf of the broader parish community and Universal Church. To engage in long-term pastoral planning; 2 - 5 years out.
Members, Terms, Meeting Cadence:
The members of a Parish Pastoral Council (8 - 12 ppl) represent and advocate for the various facets of parish life through their role as active parishioners, either nominated or elected, however always determined through prayerful discernment by the pastor and potential council members. They serve in staggered terms from 1 - 3 years, perhaps in leadership roles. Body meets as determined by the pastor and council: either monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly.