Pastoral Plan for HisPanic Ministry / From Guests to Hosts Hispanic ...

Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry / From Guests to HostsPastoral PrioritiesThe following ten pastoral priorities were identified by the 2005 Summit on Hispanic Ministry as coprimordialto further develop Hispanic ministry. The purpose of numbering the priorities is not hierarchicalin nature, but to identify each within the pastoral plan. The next page houses the priorities within each ofthe four dimensions of Christian life portrayed by the multiplication of the fish and the loaves.I. HISPANIC VOCATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CLERGYPromote and encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life among Hispanics, and nurture an increased awareness of thelanguage and culture of Hispanics among all current and potential non-Hispanic clergy and religious.II.III.IV.HISPANIC YOUTHIntegrate Hispanic youth and young adults into all Archdiocesan and parish programs and activities and develop culturally specificopportunities, when needed, to ensure the active participation, leadership and formation for both U.S. born and newly arrivedHispanics.CATHOLIC EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATIONWelcome a greater number of Hispanic children and youth into Catholic schools and provide high quality education and formationprograms for them in the parishes and deaneries, and archdiocesan programs.CATECHESISProvide high quality, appropriate religious formation materials and programs for Hispanic adults.Part IiiV. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONDevelop and offer sacramental preparation programs for Baptism, First Eucharist, Penance, Confirmation and Marriage in Spanishwhenever possible and with special consideration for cultural adaptations.VI. SOCIAL JUSTICE & HUMAN DIGNITY OF IMMIGRANTSPromote the human dignity of Hispanics, especially that of immigrants and their families, through social justice educational, outreachand advocacy efforts, as articulated in the basic themes of Catholic social teaching.VII.VIII.IX.FORMING HISPANICS IN LEADERSHIPEncourage and provide training for Hispanic leadership at parish, deanery and archdiocesan levels through both existing andspecially-designed programs, and promote access to their rightful place in the leadership of their communities and the Church as awhole.STEWARDSHIPDevelop relevant stewardship models to empower the Hispanic community to play a full and active role in the life and developmentof the Church by becoming true stewards of the faith community.BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS CULTURESAffirm and nurture the culture of Hispanic people and build one diverse archdiocesan Catholic community.X. SACRAMENTS, WORSHIP & CELEBRATIONFacilitate the celebration of the Sunday Liturgy and the other Sacraments in the cultural context that best ensures Hispanics’ active,conscious and full participation in parishes and in archdiocesan celebrations, and foster their rich prayer life and traditions.16