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With our Bishop Crispian we can
"Go Out and Bear Fruit"
Macht Euch Auf Und Bringt Frucht!
3 River Pastoral Plan
MACHT EUCH AUF UND BRINGT FRUCHT
Pastoralplan für das Bistum Portsmouth
Bischof Crispian schreibt: „Gemeinsam sind wir an einem Punkt
angelangt, an dem wir die Prioritäten für die Seelsorge in unserem
Bistum benennen und Verantwortung für diese Prioritäten übernehmen
können.“ Im folgenden sind die Prioritäten, die unsere Arbeit im
Bistum Portsmouth über die nächsten Jahre bestimmen, kurz erläutert.
Diese Prioritäten sind die „Überschriften“ des Pastoralplans für
unser Bistum Go Out and Bear Fruit. Der Plan ist in Ihrer Pfarrei
erhältlich.
ZENTRALE BEDEUTUNG DER SONNTAGSMESSE
Die Sonntagsmesse steht im Mittelpunkt unserer Identität und
Sendung. Die Leitungsteams der neuen Seelsorgegebiete werden dafür
verantwortlich sein, dass die Sonntagsmesse für soviele Menschen wie
möglich erreichbar ist. Sie werden auch versuchen, die eigene
Identität der Ortsgemeinden zu bewahren. Bestehende Gemeinden und
Gottesdienstzentren werden oft auch innerhalb der neuen Gebiete
weiterbestehen, wenn auch die Messe seltener gefeiert werden wird.
GRÖSSERE SEELSORGEGEBIETE (Larger Pastoral Areas)
Größere Seelsorgegebiete stellen eine neue Etappe in der
Entwicklung unseres Bistums dar. Sie werden größer sein als unsere
derzeitigen Pfarreien und in der Regel kleiner als unsere
derzeitigen Dekanate. Sie geben allen von uns Gelegenheit, die Gaben
und Talente, die Gott uns geschenkt hat, einzusetzen und
sicherzustellen, dass wir unsere Resourcen (insbesondere Personal)
so gut wie möglich nutzen. Wir beginnen nun einen Prozess, in dem
wir uns in unseren katholischen Ortsgemeinden besser kennenlernen
und sehen, über welche Resourcen wir verfügen und wie wir jetzt und
in Zukunft besser zusammenarbeiten können
LITURGIE UND SAKRAMENTE
Durch die Liturgie werden wir hineingenommen in das große
Heilswirken Christi, und dies gibt der Kirche Leben und Sinn. Die
Liturgie ist etwas, das wir gemeinsam tun; sie ist eine Handlung
Christi, an der wir Anteil nehmen. Wir müssen alle bereit sein,
aktiv in unseren Liturgien und in der Sakramentenvorbereitung für
Kinder und Erwachsene mitzuwirken.
STÄNDIGE WEITERBILDUNG FÜR ALLE
Weiterbildung im Glauben ist für uns alle - Laien, Ordensleute,
Priester oder Diakone - in jedem Stadium unseres Lebens. Alle tragen
wir Verantwortung dafür, unsere Beziehung mit Christus zu vertiefen,
durch Gebet, die Heilige Schrift, die Liturgie und viele andere Wege.
Was könnten Sie anderen anbieten? Worüber würden Sie gern mehr
herausfinden?
AUF ANDERE ZUGEHEN: DIE SENDUNG DER KIRCHE
Es ist unsere Aufgabe, die Liebe Gottes zu allen Menschen um uns
herum zu bringen. Wie können wir auf unsere Nächsten zugehen, wer
immer sie sind und wo immer wir sie antreffen. Was hat das damit zu
tun, daß wir uns als Bistum dem gerechten Handel mit der Dritten
Welt (Fair Trade) verpflichten?
ZUSAMMENARBEIT
In allem, was wir tun, sind wir aufeinander angewiesen. Wir
brauchen nur daran zu denken, wie der Vater, der Sohn und der
Heilige Geist in der Heiligen Dreifaltigkeit zusammenwirken. Wenn
Gott so ist, dann sollte das für uns genauso sein. Wieviel reicher
sind wir, wenn wir alle unsere Gaben zusammenbringen!
STEWARDSHIP: DIE BESTE VERWENDUNG UNSERER RESOURCEN
Alles was wir haben und sind, ist Geschenk Gottes. Wir sind
lediglich Verwalter für die Gabe der Schöpfung und für alles, was
das Leben uns schenkt: unsere Zeit, unsere Güter, unsere Talente und
die Menschen um uns herum. Um uns bei dieser Auf-Gabe zu helfen,
wird über die nächsten zwei Jahre ein Stewardship-Programm im Bistum
eingeführt.
GEGENSEITIGE HILFE / UNTERSTÜTZUNG
Jesus behandelte jeden Menschen, dem er begegnete, als ein
Geschenk von seinem Vater. Wir sind gerufen, es ihm gleich zu tun.
Jede(r) Einzelne von uns hat eine wesentliche, einmalige Berufung.
Deshalb haben wir ein Diözesanes Berufungs-Team gebilded, um allen
zu helfen, ihre ganz besondere Berufung zu erkennen, im persönlichen
und beruflichen ebenso wie im pastoralen Bereich.
For 3 Rivers, the model below highlights the 8 priorities which are the
‘headlines’ of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan, ‘Go Out and Bear Fruit’. This is what
we will focus on for the next few years as we play our part in the Diocese of
Portsmouth.
For more information, please contact our
Pastoral Area Leadership Team
has been established to plan and implement the
development and growth of the 3 Rivers Pastoral Area - the current members are:
- Bishops Waltham - Father John Buckley, Charles Forrest
- Eastleigh, Fair Oak & Chandlers Ford - Father Michael
Dennehy
- North Baddesley & Romsey - Father George Lyons
Roll you mouse over each priority for more information
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LITURGY AND SACRAMENTS
In the liturgy we are drawn into Christ’s great work of saving and healing.
This is what gives life and meaning to the Church. Liturgy is something we
do together, an action of Christ in which we all take part. We need to be
ready to take an active part in our liturgies and in preparing children and
adults for the sacraments. In 3 Rivers we have Liturgy Groups for the Holy Word, including for Children and of course Music. We have active programmes for Holy Communion, Confirmation; and preparation for Baptism and Marriage. The 'Time Out' area of our web site provides opportunities to pray and reflect. |
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OUTREACH: THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH
Our task is to be the Word of God to all around us. How do you reach out to
your neighbours whoever and wherever they are? What has this got to do with
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3 RIVERS PASTORAL AREA
Pastoral Areas are a new stage in our development as a Diocese. They
will be larger than existing parishes. They are an opportunity for all of us to use our
God-given gifts and talents and make sure that we make the best use of all
our resources, especially people. Starting now, we will look at who we are
in our local Catholic communities, what resources we have, and how we can
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THE CENTRALITY OF SUNDAY MASS
Sunday Mass is central to our identity and mission. The leadership teams of
new Pastoral Areas will be responsible for ensuring that Sunday Mass is
available to as many people as possible. They will also try to keep the
distinct identity of local communities. Existing communities and Mass
centres will often continue within new areas, but the Mass may be celebrated
less often. In 3 rivers our mass times are shown on our web site. Also the web site shows the Liturgy of the Hours as a reference for prayer and when no mass is available. |
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SUPPORTING EACH OTHER
Jesus treated everyone he met as a gift from his Father. We are called to do
the same. Each of us has a unique and essential vocation. A new Diocesan
Vocation Team has been formed to help everyone to recognise their distinct
vocation: personal, professional, pastoral. In 3 Rivers we are looking at ways to better support our priests especially with IT. Also apart from promoting vacations to the religious life on out web site, support the preparation for marriage. In particular we are lucky to have a counselling service. |
WORKING COLLABORATIVELY
We depend on each other in everything that we do. Think about how the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit work together in the Trinity. If that is the way
God is, that is how it should be for us. When we bring our gifts together,
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STEWARDSHIP: MAKING THE BEST USE OF OUR RESOURCES
Everything we have and are is a gift from God. We are stewards of the gift
of creation and all that life brings: our time, our treasure, our talents
and one another. To help us with this, 3 Rivers are investing in a Stewardship programme for a number of our community. Also we have a Directory of our resources on the web site Plus a Leadership Team supported by a Communications Committee.
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Why Pastoral Areas?
The present shape and form of our parishes and deaneries has evolved over the
life of our Diocese, usually from very small, humble beginnings, and often
reflecting the development and changes that have taken place in most areas over
the last century or more. The proposals for larger Pastoral Areas are another
stage in the evolution of the Diocese.
The development of Pastoral Areas, which will be larger than existing parishes,
and, in most cases, smaller than existing deaneries, will
- ensure that Sunday Mass is accessible to as
many people as possible on a local basis
- affirm and support priests in the essentials
of their pastoral and sacramental ministry
- endeavour to maintain the distinct identity
of smaller pastoral groupings, e.g. churches, Mass centres,
schools, hospitals
- enable the continuing growth of hospital,
prison and school chaplaincy teams, which may include priests,
deacons, religious and lay people
- provide pastoral care and catechesis more
effectively
- share gifts and expertise on a wider basis
- be an opportunity for the further development
of leadership skills by a larger group of people
- promote efficient and coordinated use of
resources, especially people and buildings
- create more opportunities for ecumenical and
inter-religious dialogue and shared initiatives
- enable greater priority to be given to
outreach, especially evangelisation and involvement in the local
community.
THE ORGANISATION OF PASTORAL AREAS
We are about discerning how we can become more effective disciples
of the Lord and what we need to do so that the Gospel can be more
powerfully proclaimed.
(Bishop Crispian, Pastoral Letter January 2006)
PASTORAL AREA
A Pastoral Area is a geographical area of the diocese within which
resources and efforts are shared so as to enable us to proclaim more
effectively the Good News in the world in which we live. The
Pastoral Area is the level at which pastoral needs are discerned and
addressed and all pastoral activity is planned. For example, the
Area might take on a particular outreach project in the local
community, such as supporting a drop-in centre; preparation for the
celebration of sacraments could be coordinated and perhaps offered
at Area level; training for readers, catechists and other ministers
could take place at Area level or across two Areas.
WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY
A worshipping community is a group of people who gather regularly to
celebrate the Eucharist in a particular place e.g. church,
chaplaincy, prison, school.
PRIEST
Each priest has responsibility for certain worshipping communities
and for building up a close relationship with these. The allocation
of pastoral responsibilities within the Area will be decided by the
clergy (priests and deacons) together. This will include the
celebration of Mass, but may also include weddings, funerals,
baptisms, the sacraments of reconciliation, anointing of the sick,
and other pastoral matters. Through ordination, a bond is formed
between the bishop and priest – and therefore between the priests
themselves. The Pastoral Area provides a means of that unity being
lived out by each priest for the good of the people they are
ordained to serve and supports them in that service.
COORDINATING PASTOR
The Coordinating Pastor directs the pastoral action of the Area and
is responsible for it to the bishop. He is entrusted with the
pastoral care of the priests and deacons within the Area, together
with the task of discerning and enabling the use of their many
gifts. With the other clergy he fosters and encourages lay
leadership at all levels within the Area. The advantage of his
particular role is that it enables him to keep an overview of the
pastoral life of the Area – for the good of the people in that part
of the diocese, as well as his brother priests and deacons.
DEACON
A deacon is part of the Leadership Team of the Area, and works
closely with the priests of the Area. The deacon shares in the
pastoral responsibilities within the Area and also maintains
specific links with particular worshipping communities.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Leadership Team consists of priests, deacons and lay people, and
is led and chaired by the Coordinating Pastor. In the light of the
Diocesan Plan, ‘Go Out and Bear Fruit’, the Leadership Team is
responsible for
• the pastoral care of the Area
• discerning and coordinating the gifts and strengths of the
community in the service of communion and mission
• ensuring that the opportunity to celebrate Sunday Mass is
available to as many people as possible
• fostering the growth and development of all the worshipping
communities in the Area
AREA PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Area Pastoral Council works with the Leadership Team to
implement ‘Go Out and Bear Fruit’ by discerning the pastoral needs
of the Area. The Pastoral Council advises and supports the
Leadership Team in addressing those needs, drawing on the wisdom and
experience of the worshipping communities in the Area.
WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY PASTORAL GROUP
Where appropriate, a Pastoral Group may be formed for a worshipping
community, or an existing pastoral council developed in the light of
the new situation. It is hoped that existing pastoral councils will
play a key role in helping worshipping communities to become part of
their Pastoral Area. The Pastoral Group works closely with the
Leadership Team and the Area Pastoral Council in discerning and
addressing the particular needs of the worshipping community within
the context of the Area and the wider community.
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