Is there a specific form to complete regarding the establishment of Pillar Groups in the Family of Parishes? How do we get parishioiners committed for pillars?
Under the Resources section, this app will provide Information about:
What is the role of parishioners if priests are not on board with the Road to Renewal?
Parishioners can first pray for priests and keep encouraging priests, continue to obtain information on the Diocesan level and let your Vicar Forane know. The Vicar Forane can help with this - priests may be experiencing anxieties and stresses because of uncertainties.
What is the criteria used to determine a successful Family of Parishes?
"The groundwork criteria for a successful FoP includes the following:
How will Sunday offerings / collections be handled for Family of Parishes?
Sunday offerings / collections are based on specific parish envelops used for collections. Offerings will be directed per the name of the parish indicated on the envelope.
How can church bulletins support more transparency about the Renewal process?
If there is information about the RTR that you believe should be included in your parish bulletins, it is recommended that you contact your pastor or other administrative staff who are involved in the production and circulation of the parish or Family of Parishes bulletin.
When will Pastors be assigned?
Priests will be assigned at multiple times due to a wide variety of factors. The assignment of priests is based on what was learned from the pilot families and based on the individual needs of each clergy member.
What is the role of a Renewal Representative?
Each parish has 2 Renewal Representatives that have been appointed by the Pastor/Administrator to represent the individual parishes in relaying information about the Renewal to the parish.
What is the goal/responsibility of the 6 Pillar Groups?
When can my Family of Parishes get started? Do we have to wait for a certain date?
Have start dates been determined for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Families of Parishes yet?
There will be rolling or ongoing activation for Families of Parishes. Activation is the 6-month pillar planning process which culminates in a Family Action Plan and prepares a Family for Inauguration. All Families of Parishes will need to begin activation no later than July 1, 2023 to be ready for Inauguration by January 1, 2024.
Where can I learn about the Road to Renewal?
If I join a Pillar Group, what is the time commitment involved?
Pillar Groups are key to creating, maintaining and sustaining the new efficiencies of the FoP, as well as continuing to achieve all future goals outlined in the Family Action Plan from year to year. To be clear, Pillar Groups will not only come together for the initial 6 month planning and preparation phase, but should become a permanent part of the Family structure. Each Family would have the option to create its own participation guidelines regarding length of service on the Pillar Group.