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    • Matching Gifts
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Strategic Plan
  • Update 1 - AF
  • Update 2 - FF
  • Update 3 - ST​

ICC 2019-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATES

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Update from Casey Stanton, Minister of Adult Faith Formation
 
Update on Strategic Plan goal 1: DEEPEN THE FAITH LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY
“To enhance the faith life of the community by improving the Sunday Mass experience and Faith Formation efforts, including …  revitalizing our work in the areas of Adult Faith Formation.
 
June 2019 Update
  • Minister of Adult Faith formation hired; commissioned for ministry in February w/Youth Minister, Marcus Steer
  • Lent Programming: Wrestling with the Word on Sundays with child programming in parallel to adult time engaging with the Sunday readings, Piloted Younger Young Adults group (16-21), Contemplation & Scripture Study Group, Praying the Labyrinth
  • Interfaith learning opportunity: Presentation by Imam Waheed on Islam and Civic engagement
  • Offered staff support and promotion of Lectio Divina Group
  • Easter Season: Acts Bible Study
  • Support new LGBT Spiritual & Social Support Gatherings
  • Kick off Monthly Family-Friendly Community potlucks; begin to re-start a Young Adult Ministry & gathering
Goals & Looking Ahead
  • Build an Adult Faith Formation Advisory Team
  • Support and grow the RCIA Team of Catechists and Sponsors
  • Launch “Date nights” in September  – 3rd Fridays of the Month; an opportunity for child care at a reduced rate so couples can have some time to focus on their relationship
  • Fall AFF Offerings: Engaging our Franciscan Tradition w/Fr. Hugh, Women and the Diaconate, a public lecture and a small group study, Bible Studies on Revelation w/Fr. Chris
  • Diocesan Prison Ministry Formation Day – October 26th
  • Support existing ministries: including Lectors, eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Catechists, those who visit the sick and bring communion in the hospital
  • November 23rd - Advent Parish Assembly: an opportunity for inter-generational sessions and workshops, kick off small faith sharing groups for the Advent Season
  • Plan a parish mission that helps meet Parish Goal to build a more unified community and nourish our faith in Lent 2020
  • Promote the Women’s Retreat – February 2020
  • Explore interest in growing a parish retreat program
  • Explore interest in Spanish language learning classes offered at church 
  • Help facilitate retreat for Immaculata staff and teachers at beginning of 2019-2020 school year 
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