The document provides information from a parish profile for Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to inform long-term planning in the Diocese of Rapid City. It outlines declining population and membership trends, current priest workload and duties, parish programs and finances, and discusses guidelines for an open discussion on meeting the needs of the faithful with fewer anticipated clergy. The agenda covers historical context, current parish status and challenges, vocations, and an open discussion on priorities for the next 5-10 years and beyond.
The document discusses demographic trends in the Diocese of Rapid City and their implications for parish vitality and clergy workload. It notes declining Catholic population and priest numbers since 1979. An agenda is provided to analyze parish status, discuss clergy workload and vocations given population changes. The diocese consists of 23 active priests projected to remain stable through 2027, though parishes have decreased. Most counties show population decline while Mass attendance is moderate. The document aims to develop strategies to meet needs with anticipated clergy.
This document provides the vision and plan for Wellsprings, a worshipping community across 5 churches in Wiltshire. It discusses:
1. The background of declining church attendance in England and the need for the community to adapt.
2. The mission of Wellsprings to share Christ's transforming love with everyone through belonging, worship, and pastoral care.
3. A 3-year vision to see signs of the Holy Spirit's work, Jesus at the center of the church, and new worshipping communities.
4. An action plan to form teams to make recommendations in key areas like belonging, worship, and outreach by April 2021.
We are proud to present to you the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson 2022 Annual Report. It’s important to note: this report and all the data in it reflect the state of our church at the end of 2022. Our desire is that this report serves as a sample of a fuller report that will continue to be released early each year.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
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The document discusses demographic trends in the Diocese of Rapid City and their implications for parish vitality and clergy workload. It notes declining Catholic population and priest numbers since 1979. An agenda is provided to analyze parish status, discuss clergy workload and vocations given population changes. The diocese consists of 23 active priests projected to remain stable through 2027, though parishes have decreased. Most counties show population decline while Mass attendance is moderate. The document aims to develop strategies to meet needs with anticipated clergy.
This document provides the vision and plan for Wellsprings, a worshipping community across 5 churches in Wiltshire. It discusses:
1. The background of declining church attendance in England and the need for the community to adapt.
2. The mission of Wellsprings to share Christ's transforming love with everyone through belonging, worship, and pastoral care.
3. A 3-year vision to see signs of the Holy Spirit's work, Jesus at the center of the church, and new worshipping communities.
4. An action plan to form teams to make recommendations in key areas like belonging, worship, and outreach by April 2021.
We are proud to present to you the First Presbyterian Church of Jackson 2022 Annual Report. It’s important to note: this report and all the data in it reflect the state of our church at the end of 2022. Our desire is that this report serves as a sample of a fuller report that will continue to be released early each year.
This document discusses the need for Catholic parishes in Australia to explicitly focus on spiritual and numerical growth. It notes that many parishes currently do not have plans for growth and assume people are becoming disciples without evidence. The document advocates for parishes to have clear visions for growth, plans to achieve their visions, and practices like leadership focused on growth, adult formation, and small groups to foster discipleship and strengthen bonds of faith.
Town Hall Meetings - Parish Overview and Vision (12/3/2013)pennpadre
The document provides an overview and vision for the Parish of St. Monica. It begins with an opening prayer and discusses the parish's history, current context, and strengths and weaknesses. The vision includes 5 areas of parish leadership, key responsibility areas for individuals and teams, and the status of components like formation, pastoral outreach, liturgy and music, facilities, and finances which are rated as green, orange, or red. It identifies areas of growth such as improving choirs, catechist training, and facility renovations. The document guides the parish's transition to achieving its vision in the coming years.
The document summarizes the formation of commissions at All Saints Church to help strengthen and support the various ministries. It outlines four commission areas - Liturgy/Worship, Faith Formation, Gathering, and Service. The commissions will meet monthly, develop spiritual and ministry goals, and provide annual reports to help All Saints say "Yes to God". Representatives from each ministry and the Pastoral Council will be part of the commissions.
Slides from the 135th Session of Synod of the Diocesan of Ottawa.
Includes presentations:
Annual Appeal
Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
Government Relations
Anglican Military Ordinate
All My Relations
Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY)
Rite of Reconciliation
Communications
General Synod
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This document discusses the declining attendance at churches in the Parish of Bargoed and Deri over the past 20+ years and outlines a vision for growth. It notes that attendance has been falling but efforts have slowed the decline. The vision is to focus on mission and evangelism, welcome more people, and develop disciples who are equipped for ministry. Plans include improving the church hall, launching CAP services, continuing youth programs, and increasing publicity. The goal is for the parish to be a thriving, growing community within 5 years.
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This document summarizes the proceedings of a diocesan synod meeting focused on embracing God's future. It includes reports from various committees and working groups, addresses on key topics like PWRDF and outreach, and motions for endorsement of plans and initiatives. The main themes are ongoing work to support community ministries, address homelessness and affordable housing, and engage parishioners in living out God's mission in the world.
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This document provides an overview and introduction to Gospel City Church, a new church plant in South Florida. It outlines the church's vision, mission, leadership team, timeline, initial meeting location, and budget. The church aims to glorify God through making disciples and cultivating a gospel-centered community in South Florida, a strategic location for reaching its diverse, largely unchurched population and sending missionaries abroad. It invites readers to pray for, partner with, and participate in the church plant.
The document provides information about various ministries and leadership within the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. It includes sections on leadership development, justice and reconciliation ministries, Hispanic/Latino ministries, dismantling racism, creation care, community development, mission engagement, church vitality, and evangelism awards.
The document describes various statistics related to growth of the Assemblies of God church from 1958 to the present day. Some key points include:
- Membership grew from 20,000 churches and 1.5 million adherents in 1958 to over 300,000 churches and 61 million adherents today.
- Between 2003 and 2008, adherents increased by over 10 million people, a 17.6% growth rate.
- Between 1929 and 1939, the number of churches doubled in the US and more than doubled outside the US. Membership increased over 100% worldwide in that period.
This letter from Bishop John L. Hopkins welcomes Pastor Kurtis Thomas to his first full-time appointment at Adamsville United Methodist Church. It encourages Thomas to balance his ministry, studies, family and personal life. It provides guidance on key areas of focus, including helping the church fulfill its mission, building relationships through visitation, growing in pulpit skills, utilizing the deacon and lay leadership, revitalizing the youth program, and participating in continuing education opportunities. The bishop expresses confidence that Thomas has the gifts to provide spiritual leadership that will help the congregations grow as faithful disciples.
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This document outlines strategies for expanding membership recruitment for the Knights of Columbus. It discusses recruiting potential members from among family, friends, fellow parishioners and other connections. It recommends "SMART" recruiting techniques like smiling, sharing your story of how joining helped you, asking questions, emphasizing benefits, and listening. The document also provides examples of Knights of Columbus programs and activities within the areas of faith, community, family, and life that can be promoted to potential members.
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The document summarizes the highlights of the recent NMI Convention on the Intermountain District. It praised the churches that paid their World Evangelism Fund contributions in full and those that received the Church of Excellence award. It noted that the convention enjoyed hearing from the Schmelzenbachs about their mission work. It concluded by encouraging continued prayer for the children and youth who acknowledged God's call on their lives at the convention.
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My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
The document summarizes the formation of commissions at All Saints Church to help strengthen and support the various ministries. It outlines four commission areas - Liturgy/Worship, Faith Formation, Gathering, and Service. The commissions will meet monthly, develop spiritual and ministry goals, and provide annual reports to help All Saints say "Yes to God". Representatives from each ministry and the Pastoral Council will be part of the commissions.
Slides from the 135th Session of Synod of the Diocesan of Ottawa.
Includes presentations:
Annual Appeal
Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
Government Relations
Anglican Military Ordinate
All My Relations
Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY)
Rite of Reconciliation
Communications
General Synod
Fresh Expressions Rural Vision Day March 2012 Diocese of Norwich@markheybo
This document provides information about resources and opportunities for ministry with children, young people, and families within the Diocese. It discusses the importance of an integrated, intergenerational church where difference is valued. It promotes the Horstead Centre which provides residential and activity programs for spiritual development. It also highlights partnerships between parishes and organizations like Youth for Christ, resources available at Diocesan houses, and the over 30 employed youth workers in the Diocese supporting parish ministry.
This document discusses the declining attendance at churches in the Parish of Bargoed and Deri over the past 20+ years and outlines a vision for growth. It notes that attendance has been falling but efforts have slowed the decline. The vision is to focus on mission and evangelism, welcome more people, and develop disciples who are equipped for ministry. Plans include improving the church hall, launching CAP services, continuing youth programs, and increasing publicity. The goal is for the parish to be a thriving, growing community within 5 years.
This document outlines a vision for growth at the Parish of Bargoed and Deri with Brithdir in Wales. It summarizes declining attendance trends over recent decades and a desire to reverse this. Plans are described to focus on mission and evangelism through initiatives like CAP, a youth project, publicity, and growing volunteer involvement. The goal is to make opportunities for all in the parish to experience God's love. St Gwladys' Church is prioritized as a mission hub. A 5-year vision is presented of a thriving, growing church community across the parish locations. People are invited to join in working towards this vision.
This document summarizes an address given to the 2014 Greater Milwaukee Synod Assembly. It discusses the ELCA's strategic priorities of growing evangelical centers for mission, building capacity for evangelical witness and service, and alleviating poverty through justice and peace work. It highlights the ELCA's efforts in planting new congregations, especially in multicultural settings, and its ministries in areas like global service, hunger relief, and leadership development. The address encourages the assembly to recognize Christ's presence in their global and local witness, and to go forth with "burning hearts" as evangelists in their congregations and communities.
This document summarizes the proceedings of a diocesan synod meeting focused on embracing God's future. It includes reports from various committees and working groups, addresses on key topics like PWRDF and outreach, and motions for endorsement of plans and initiatives. The main themes are ongoing work to support community ministries, address homelessness and affordable housing, and engage parishioners in living out God's mission in the world.
"Encountering Christ" Part 2: St. Monica Pentecost Sunday Presentation. pennpadre
The discernment team recommends that Saint Monica Parish focus on helping parishioners encounter Christ through service, scripture study, and full participation in liturgy. They suggest developing a discipleship pathway with programs at different levels of commitment. The goals are to serve the community, foster intergenerational involvement, and build upon the parish's legacy of faith. Parishioners are called to find their own role in this evangelizing mission.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Gospel City Church, a new church plant in South Florida. It outlines the church's vision, mission, leadership team, timeline, initial meeting location, and budget. The church aims to glorify God through making disciples and cultivating a gospel-centered community in South Florida, a strategic location for reaching its diverse, largely unchurched population and sending missionaries abroad. It invites readers to pray for, partner with, and participate in the church plant.
The document provides information about various ministries and leadership within the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. It includes sections on leadership development, justice and reconciliation ministries, Hispanic/Latino ministries, dismantling racism, creation care, community development, mission engagement, church vitality, and evangelism awards.
The document describes various statistics related to growth of the Assemblies of God church from 1958 to the present day. Some key points include:
- Membership grew from 20,000 churches and 1.5 million adherents in 1958 to over 300,000 churches and 61 million adherents today.
- Between 2003 and 2008, adherents increased by over 10 million people, a 17.6% growth rate.
- Between 1929 and 1939, the number of churches doubled in the US and more than doubled outside the US. Membership increased over 100% worldwide in that period.
This letter from Bishop John L. Hopkins welcomes Pastor Kurtis Thomas to his first full-time appointment at Adamsville United Methodist Church. It encourages Thomas to balance his ministry, studies, family and personal life. It provides guidance on key areas of focus, including helping the church fulfill its mission, building relationships through visitation, growing in pulpit skills, utilizing the deacon and lay leadership, revitalizing the youth program, and participating in continuing education opportunities. The bishop expresses confidence that Thomas has the gifts to provide spiritual leadership that will help the congregations grow as faithful disciples.
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The document summarizes planning efforts by six parishes in Detroit's Trinity Vicariate to address declining membership, finances, and clergy numbers. The parishes formed the Northern Edge Group and have met regularly since January 2011 to develop a five-year plan as required by the Archdiocese. Their draft plan proposes maintaining a Catholic presence in each neighborhood by creating a collaborative ministry structure and increasing programming through evangelization, outreach, and worship. It also discusses ideas for financial sustainability and a long-term consortium approach to Catholic education.
This document outlines strategies for expanding membership recruitment for the Knights of Columbus. It discusses recruiting potential members from among family, friends, fellow parishioners and other connections. It recommends "SMART" recruiting techniques like smiling, sharing your story of how joining helped you, asking questions, emphasizing benefits, and listening. The document also provides examples of Knights of Columbus programs and activities within the areas of faith, community, family, and life that can be promoted to potential members.
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My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/documents
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2. CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
2021 PARISH PROFILE
Rapid City - Very Rev. Brian P. Christiansen
3. ST. ISIDORE PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality
influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal
life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the
communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever.
Amen
4. PURPOSE
• Develop informed predictions about the demographic
trends and meet the challenges in our diocese.
• Ask parishes to discern their real needs in light of the
needs of the entire diocese.
• Provide a framework through which to meet the needs of
the faithful with the anticipated number of clergy
available.
5. AGENDA
uBackground
~ Historical Perspective
~ Population Trends
vStatus of Parish
~ Population Trends
~ Mass Attendance
~ Vitality, Involvement, & Financial Health
wWorkload & Vocations
xDiscussion
8. CURRENT PRIESTS AND SEMINARIANS
• 23 Active Priests
(not including 3
visiting priests)
• 9 Seminarians
• 10 Retired Priests,
3 that are active
Estimated Number of Diocesan Priests
Available for Assignment
23 23
22 22
23
22
0
9
18
27
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
9. DIOCESAN POPULATION TREND
Sources: South Dakota Department of Education, US Census Bureau, South Dakota Demographic & Housing Report
51,934 48,606 46,903 45,326
175,277
194,969
209,374
225,353
227,211
243,575
256,277
270,679
0
50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
300000
2000 2010 2020 2030
15 Counties
with Declining
Population
7 Counties
with Increasing
Population
Total
5.6%
-3.4%
7.6%
10. PEW RESEARCH CENTER DATA
12.4% of Western South Dakotans are Catholic (varies by county)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Mass
Attendance
Never,
14%
Occasionally, 51%
Monthly,
9%
Weekly, 26%
11. AGENDA
uBackground
~ Historical Perspective
~ Population Trends
vStatus of Parish
~ Population Trends
~ Mass Attendance
~ Vitality, Involvement, & Financial Health
wWorkload & Vocations
xDiscussion
12. PARISH POPULATION TRENDS
Sources: South Dakota Department of Education, US Census Bureau, South Dakota Demographic & Housing Report
59,607
67,956
74,703
82,518
6,629 8,260
9,114 10,056
2,513 7,800
11,746
17,688
68,749
84,016
95,563
110,262
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
2000 2010 2020 2030
Rapid City Rapid Valley Box Elder Total
15.4%
10.5%
10.3%
50.6%
13. PARISH MEMBERS
AND MASS ATTENDANCE
* - 75% of capacity based on 18 inches per person
3389 3482 3418 3323 3209
3359
1500 1550 1550
1297
660
1110
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Capacity* - 4
Masses
Capacity* - 3
Masses
Capacity* - 2
Masses
Capacity* - Single
Mass
Registered Members
Mass Attendance
17. LAY ORGANIZATIONS
Lay Organization Count
Knights of Columbus 254
Catholic Daughters of America 12
Altar Society 0
Federation of North American Explorers 31
Scouting (BSA or Cub) 12
18. COMMUNAL PRAYERS & SPIRITUAL
PROGRAMS
Liturgy of the Hours
(Advent/Lent Sunday Vespers)
✔ Exposition and Adoration ✔
Stations of the Cross ✔ Parish Mission
Rosary and other Marian
Devotions
✔ Devotion to a Saint
Days of Recollection Religious Procession ✔
Retreats ✔ Rogation Blessing
Divine Mercy ✔ Communal Penance Service
and Mercy Nights
✔
19. SPECIAL MINISTRIES
FOR THE POOR
Ministry Parish Involvement
St. Vincent De Paul Society ✔
Coats for Kids (KOC) ✔
Food Pantry ✔
Travel Assistance ✔
Housing Assistance ✔
20. FINANCIAL HEALTH
Yes Sometimes No
Operates on a balanced budget ✔
Parish has an operating budget deficit ✔
Using savings to address a deficit ✔
The parish is currently in debt ✔
What Type of Savings Plan: Contingency ✔
Households who donate $100 or more per year 538/1343 (40%)
23. AGENDA
uBackground
~ Historical Perspective
~ Population Trends
vStatus of Parish
~ Population Trends
~ Mass Attendance
~ Vitality, Involvement, & Financial Health
wWorkload & Vocations
xDiscussion
24. PRIEST DUTIES & ACTIVITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE
Supervision of staff, council and committee meetings, budgets, maintenance
PASTORAL
Counseling; spiritual direction for others; visiting hospitals, nursing homes, homebound
LITURGICAL PREPARATION AND CELEBRATION
Masses, penance services, reconciliation, adoration, anointing of the sick, Liturgy of the Hours
FAITH FORMATION:
Providing Faith Formation instruction, participation in youth activities
WORK RELATED TRAVEL
PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH:
Holy Hour, spiritual direction, religious reading, retreat, private prayer
DIOCESAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES
Diocesan committees, positions, clergy convocation, Pastoral Ministry Days
25. PRIEST DUTIES & ACTIVITIES
Fr. Brian Christensen
• Administrative hours per month: 80 Hours (20 hours per week)
• Diocesan Duties
– Presbyteral Council
– Catholic Social Services
• Board of Directors
• Development Committee
– RCCSS Board of Directors
• Executive Committee
• Mission Committee
– Deacon Formation Team
• Deacon Review Board
– VSI instructor
– Newman Center Advisory Committee
26. HOW OUR DEACONS HELP
Our Parish Has 3 Active Deacons
Assist at Sunday Masses ✔ Heart to Heart Retreats ✔
Assist at daily Masses ✔ Training of Lay Ministers
Baptisms ✔ Marriage prep ✔
Funeral vigils and/or internments ✔ Couple meetings ✔
Assist with Funeral Mass ✔ Serve as p-12 catechist ✔
Deliver homilies ✔ Serve as adult catechist ✔
Eucharistic communal services ✔ RCIA ✔
Exposition and Benediction ✔ Special religious services ✔
27. PREPARERS OF THE SACRAMENTS
Who Infant
Baptism
First Penance
First Communion
Confirmation Marriage Nullity
Studies
RCIA
Pastor ✔ ✔ ✔
Deacon ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Lay Staff ✔ ✔ ✔
VSI Catechist
P-12 Catechist ✔ ✔
Lay Volunteers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Parents ✔ ✔
Couple Ministry ✔
29. VOCATION PROMOTION
Possible Activities Parish Participation
Totus Tuus 2021
Duc in Altum 2021
17 girls, 7 boys
24 elementary, 30 MS/HS
Vocation Committee Yes
Adopt a Seminarian Yes
Seminary Visitations Yes
Nun Run or Convent Visitation Yes
Annual Seminarian Suppers No
RSVP (Knights of Columbus) Yes
30. CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Education Level OLPH in
Catholic
Schools
Rapid City
Catholic Schools
OLPH
Catholic Homeschooled
Catholic
Homeschool
Association
Elementary
School (K-5)
60 306 12 65
Middle School
(6-8)
42 164 3 14
High School
(9-12)
51 178 8 20
31. AGENDA
uBackground
~ Historical Perspective
~ Population Trends
vStatus of Parish
~ Population Trends
~ Mass Attendance
~ Vitality, Involvement, & Financial Health
wWorkload & Vocations
xDiscussion
32. DISCUSSION GUIDELINES
• Everyone’s opinion is important, show
respect for all
• Honor the absent – many may not be able to
be here so please keep them in mind during
this discussion
• Stay on track – keep the goal in mind of
looking out 5-10 years
33. OPEN DISCUSSION
• What are our needs, in light of the needs of the entire diocese?
– We are doing some things very well, where do we need to do better?
– What is most important for 5-10 years out? 10-15-20 years out?
• How do we meet the needs of the faithful across the Diocese
– What actions can we take to help with the decreasing number of
Catholics and priests in our diocese?
• What do we want to ensure gets passed on to the next
discussion level?
34. Heavenly Father, we beg you for an increase in
religious vocations and holy marriages in the
Diocese of Rapid City. Look upon us with favor
and choose from our homes those who are needed
for your work. Send your Spirit to strengthen us
and give us open hearts and minds ready to say
‘Yes' when you call. Help our parishes and families
encourage vocations to the priesthood, diaconate,
and consecrated life. We commend our prayers to
our Patroness, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen
DIOCESAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS