Diocese Goal I: As living signs of Christ’s presence, we will respond to the call to personal holiness given to all by committing ourselves to opportunities for ongoing conversion and spiritual renewal.

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 1

To provide opportunities to encounter Christ and grow in holiness through encouragement, prayerful support and to nurture a deeper personal relationship with Jesus.
 

Diocese Goal II: Called by Christ, we will evangelize through the clear proclamation of the Gospel and the constant teaching of the Catholic faith, assuring that such proclamation and teaching is linked to the life experience of the people.

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 1

Meeting people where they are at on their spiritual journey we will ensure our parish is relevant to the life experience of the community, bringing them to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 2

Meeting people where they are at on their spiritual journey, we will embrace opportunities to give witness and evangelize our Catholic faith, in our actions and words.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 3

Meeting people where they are at on their spiritual journey, we will use a variety of resources to make our parish progressively accessible.
 

Diocese Goal III: With our sights set on the mission of Jesus, we will minister with justice and compassion to the wounded, the searching, the entrapped and those in material and spiritual need.

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 1

To continue to support the work of our parish and community outreach groups and ensure visibility to encourage participation.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 2

Through our parish efforts we will seek to meet the spiritual, emotional and material needs of all and be a community that is supportive and welcoming.

Diocese Goal IV: As the Body of Christ, formed by word and sacrament, we will make provision for meaningful liturgical celebrations in our parish communities to ensure full, conscious and active participation by all.

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 1

To provide opportunities for parishioners to be engaged in meaningful participation and leadership roles in liturgical celebrations.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 2

Recognizing the importance music plays in liturgy, we will strive to incorporate a mixture of traditional, contemporary, praise and worship music during liturgical celebrations..

Diocese Goal V: Inviting all to co-responsible ministry, we will encourage and support the ongoing formation of laity, religious and ordained.

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 1

Support the Church’s mission by affording formational opportunities to the laity and parish staff through education and faith encounters.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 2

Encourage and foster all to continually journey in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, by actively participating in our ongoing formation efforts.

Diocese Goal VI: Imitating Christ the servant-leader, we will employ and model governance practices at all levels that seek to: meet the needs of God's people, support the Church's mission, ensure appropriate participation in decision-making by the laity, religious and ordained, uphold Gospel stewardship and promote accountability and transparency.

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 1

Maintain active committees in pastoral planning, stewardship, finance and building and will communicate their good work to the larger parish regularly.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 2

Promote accountability, transparency and communication of all parish groups, through the use of a variety of tools.
 

Good Shepherd Parish Objective 3

Review this plan annually to ensure goals are being achieved through the objectives set and make adjustments as necessary.