Purpose and objectives of a parish pastoral council

• Purpose: To assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish.

• Objectives:

  • To assess adequately the needs of the whole parish and its members, and to develop and implement a pastoral plan which will promote the common good of the parish.

  • To foster unity and a sense of community in the parish and to coordinate all parish activities in a manner that will best serve the interests of the parish.

  • To promote programs and activities recommended by the bishop, diocesan offices and agencies as well as the pastoral council itself.