Vision Statement
St Peter's Parish is to be a Eucharistic community
of believers, which has a sense of belonging to the local and
universal church and to have a commitment to Christ's message to be
His disciples.
Romans 12:1-21 may be considered a charter
implementing the vision statement.
Mission statement
We identify 4 fundamental values:
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Spiritual Life
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Human Concern
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Parish Life
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Religious Education.
These values link the Parish, the school and the broader
community.
Spiritual Life
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Provide opportunities for parishioners to develop a strong
foundation of living faith by participating in the Church's
sacramental and prayer life;
Human Concern
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Embrace the uniqueness of individuals with their need for
care, concern, healing, growth and affirmation;
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Bring individuals to recognise their responsibility towards
the common good;
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Care for the sick and infirm in our community;
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Contribute to and encourage Christian unity and interfaith
dialogue;
Parish Life
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Acknowledge, affirm and encourae the role of all laity in
Parish life, especially in the following activities:
Liturgical
Pastoral
Social
Administrative
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Provide assistance and support for the disadvantaged and
those with special needs;
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Acknowledge and celebrate the rich diversity of traditions,
cultures and practices of our multicultural community;
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Promote the role of young people in the Church and address
their needs;
Religious Education
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Offer and encourage a formation in our faith and develop an
understanding of the Church's teaching within the Parish School
and the Parish
community. |