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Diocese of San Diego
Our Mission
PASTORAL PRIORITIES
Addressing effectively these pastoral priorities requires first and foremost a commitment by all in the Church to intentional discipleship and to enthusiastically embrace the mission of Christ at the heart of which is evangelization. This includes individuals, families, parishes and other faith communities, Catholic institutions and agencies, organizations and movements.
I. Promoting Catholic Spirituality with Emphasis on the Sunday Eucharist
emphasizing traditional piety and devotions
toward keeping holy the Lord’s Day
respecting diverse cultures
leading to living a Christian Life
II. Fostering Evangelization & Systematic Catechesis
based within and promoting the mission and evangelizing activity of the Church
including Sacred Scripture, the Creed and Tradition
utilizing inspiring witnesses and presenters
making faith formation relevant and the foundation for living out the moral and social teaching of the Church
using discipling and mentoring as the basic methodology
emphasizing adult faith formation toward dynamic discipleship
embracing those baptized but uncatechized and reaching out to those who have drifted away from the Church
III. Strengthening Marriage & Family Life
based upon the plan of God and teaching of the Church
with marriage preparation which prepares engaged couples for mature commitment,utilizing the help of mentoring couples
including ministry with young marrieds and newly parenting couples which anticipates and addresses challenges
offering enrichment opportunities and promoting Catholic family practices and traditions
IV. Building a Culture of Life & Dignity
promoting human life and dignity
encouraging the development in every parish of an integrated program of social ministry based on the principles and values of Catholic social teaching
fostering systems of collaboration which will allow the Church to make a difference in the world
V. Engaging Youth & Young Adults
responding to them within their cultures and integrating them within the Church and parish life
including parents in discipling
activating clergy and parish leaders and groups to be part of the process
VI. Promoting Priestly & Religious Vocations
within our common Christian vocation
with prayers and programs in behalf of vocations
engaging priests, religious and laity at the parish level
VII. Embracing Cultural Diversity
respecting cultural differences while striving for unity within every faith community
ensuring the inclusion of different cultures in every aspect of parish life and guaranteeing fairness in responding to the needs and desires of all
welcoming traditional Catholic devotions and practices
VIII. Engaging the Laity in their Christian Vocation
radically based on good stewardship
including participation in ecclesial ministries and administration
expressed in the evangelization of cultures and environments
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