St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Where Stewardship is a Way of Life

Proposed Parish Priorities

Our proposed parish priorities that arose from our synod experience and recent retreat

Current draft as of June 12, 2023.
  1. St. John the Baptist Catholic Community offers Christ-like inclusion and acceptance.
    • We desire to accompany all on this journey of faith.
    • We delight in the rich diversity of cultures and traditions.
    • We recognize, respect, and are enriched by the experiences and perspectives of women and those who are marginalized or underrepresented.
  1. St. John the Baptist is rebuilding an actively engaged faith community.
    • We seek to welcome back those who have left the Church.
    • We offer healing and hope to those hurt or wounded by the Church.
    • We develop stewards, who gratefully share their gifts of time, talent, and treasure for the building up of God’s Kingdom.
    • We continue the synodal process as we engage with Partners in the Gospel.
  1. St. John the Baptist forms missionary disciples guided by the Holy Spirit.
    • We strive for all to grow and share in their faith.
    • We engage, respond, and increase our understanding to better serve youth, young adults, and families by meeting them where they are in life and in their faith journey.
    • We reach out beyond our parishioners to the needs of the wider community, extending the care and compassionate love of God.