On April 25, 2012, Archbishop Albert LeGatt decreed new Guidelines for Parish Pastoral Councils. The document called “From the ‘Upper Room’ to ‘the Ends of the Earth’” (UP) is part of the Spiritual and Pastoral Renewal of the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface. “A Parish Pastoral Council is vital in the life of all our parishes; it is the principal avenue of consultation and planning in a parish. It is indispensable for fruitful leadership by the pastor; it is equally indispensable for all the lay people to properly exercise their co- responsibility for the mission of the Church. United with the pastor, the council members are to pray, reflect, and then guide and inspire the parish in defining the pastoral situation of the parish and the initiatives required to meet its particular needs” (UP, p. 4; https://www.archsaintboniface.ca/main.php?p=237).
The essential features of the vision of a Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) can be found in Scripture and in documents of the Second Vatican Council. Because of a changing reality of parishes, like bilingual parishes, we need to work together as ONE. We are not in competition but we come TOGETHER where the talents and charisms of all are recognized and valued. As Christ’s disciples, the baptized acknowledge their personal vocation, respond affirmatively to invitations to share their talents and charisms, and are committed to their relation with Christ.
MISSION
Our goal is clear: the formation of parish communities of missionary disciples as called for by Pope Francis. Together we strive to live out the full mission of the Church, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and building up his reign of justice, mercy, love and peace.
VISION
By the indwelling of the Spirit, we grow together in faith, hope and love, and we answer Christ’s call to share the love of God the Father with all.