Hello friends!
If you haven't already heard it from the Archdiocese already...
Today, January 25, 2022, as the Church celebrate the Conversion of St. Paul, the Archdiocese of St. Louis officially announces the strategic pastoral
planning process known as "All Things New". We embark on this historic journey through prayer and discernment seeking to enable a vibrant Catholic presence across our Archdiocese for future generations. Steadfast in faith; forward in hope and guided by the Holy Spirit, our goals are
planning process known as "All Things New". We embark on this historic journey through prayer and discernment seeking to enable a vibrant Catholic presence across our Archdiocese for future generations. Steadfast in faith; forward in hope and guided by the Holy Spirit, our goals are
three-fold: engage in unceasing prayer, define and implement a unified vision for evangelization, and ensure intentional stewardship of the gifts that God has given to us over these past 200 years.
We invite you to view Fr. Martin & Archbishop Rozanski's message, learn more, subscribe, be inspired, and pray with us: allthingsnew.archstl.org
STAY INFORMED
THE SCA 'ALL THINGS NEW' TEAM
Each parish was asked to put together a strategic planning committee to help the pastor with this important work. Our committee consists of:
Pastor
Fr. Anthony Yates, anthonyyates@archstl.org
Primary Point of Contact
Shaina Guntli, sguntli@saintclareofassisi.org
Key Parish Leaders
Greg Gantz, Michelle Fuller, Andrea Bowman, Marcus Fluty,
and Matt and Liz Dulick
and Matt and Liz Dulick
This team will help in facilitating all the undertakings of this project. You can reach out to any of us during this time if you have questions and we’ll help get you the right
answers.
WANT TO BE HEARD?
There will be three ways to be heard and present feedback in this process: a survey (Disciple Maker Index), two parish listening sessions, and a post listening session survey.
DISCIPLESHIP MAKER INDEX (DMI) | Mar 2 - Apr 4
From March 2 - April 4 you will be able to take a survey called the Discipleship Maker Index. What is the DMI?
- 75-question survey instrument, available online & paper, in 18 languages
- Takes about 10 - 15 minutes to complete
- Likert Scale
- Developed in 2014 with bishops, pastors, pastoral ministers, and thought leaders
- The survey asks a series of questions based on:
- Attitudes & Beliefs
- Relationship & Satisfaction
- Participation
- Demographic
- Opportunity for parishioners to reflect on:
- Individual spiritual growth
- Engagement with the parish
TOP QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DMI
- How long does it take a parishioner to complete the DMI?
- Typically 10-15 minutes
- Do all parishes have to do the DMI?
- Yes. The survey will be open to all parishioners throughout the archdiocese and include all parishes.
- Will each parish receive an individualized report?
- Yes, and access to an online platform to review and dig into the data deeper.
- What’s the average response rate?
- 15-20% of Mass-going Catholics in your parish.
- What is the cost to the parish?
- Only your effort and publicity to your people!
- There’s a pandemic going on, is now really the best time?
- It’s even more important to be engaging our people in a multitude of ways to keep them engaged in the faith and the parish.
- Who has access to this information?
- The Archdiocese, Pastor, Primary Point of Contact, Key Parish Leaders, and CLI. CLI will not share your information with any party without expressed written permission.
- Is the survey anonymous?
- Yes – the DMI does not collect any personal information.
- Why aren’t there spaces to write comments on the DMI?
- The purpose is to take a snapshot of the faith community.
LISTENING SESSIONS | Oct 8 - Nov 19
Throughout this process there will be two listening sessions. The first session will take place between October 8 - November 19. Every parish will have two listening sessions so we can hear about how the models (plans) affect our parish. These sessions will be done by trained facilitators who are not from St. Clare of Assisi. At this time you can share what you see, what you do like, and what you don't like.
POST LISTENING SESSION SURVEYS | Oct 8 - Dec 15
After participating in the listening sessions you will be able to take a more in depth survey on the model that was presented to you.
If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to us by commenting on this Flocknote or emailing us directly. Come Holy Spirit, as we embark on this journey of becoming men and women of mission together!
Let us end in prayer:
