Parish Values
Family – We believe our parish to be an image of the family of God
* Our family community is composed of both our church and our school
* Through continuing faith formation we build up the family, the domestic church
* All are welcome to worship, study and minister at Holy Name of Jesus
Prayer – We believe that prayer is essential in embracing our parish mission
* Inspire faithful discipleship through active and engaging liturgies and worship
* Engage all generations of parishioners through continuing faith formation opportunities
* Ensure all ministries flow from the foundation of prayer and devotion to Christ
Tradition – We believe that HNJ is blessed by our past, present and future
* Celebrate our history and Catholic identity as a parish established in 1959
* Continue to inspire active ministries to grow through word and witness
* Openness to new opportunities for growth both spiritually and physically as a parish
Parish Vision Statement
An engaged parish, inspired by Christ, embracing our Catholic identity
3 Parish Priorities and Overview of tasks/goals for each
- Worship – Glory and Praise to God
- Eucharist is the center of Liturgy: liturgies must provide the respectful worship environment focused on the Gospel message
• Encourage higher participation in Perpetual Adoration
• Education in prayer techniques and liturgical ministries
• Enhance the Sunday Mass experience through quality preaching, music and hospitality
- Faith Formation – Forming present and future disciples of Christ
- Launch an Early Learning Center for initial formation
• Strengthen the relationship between school and religious education
• Greater involvement for Young Adults ministries
• Encourage greater opportunities for formation at all levels
• Parent/child prayer days, activities centered around a theme or retreats
- Discipleship – Active participation of our faith in Christ
- Give parishioners more opportunities to share their talents
• Provide and re-evaluate ministries and programs
• Develop a program to nurture and develop time, talent and treasure of parishioners to enable them to be good stewards today and for future generations.
• Address our monetary needs so that parishioners understand what contributions need to be made
• Provide information on how various ministries benefit the community; highlight current areas of stewardship with results