RESULTS OF THE SURVEY ON PASTORAL MINISTRY Back
1. What areas of the pastoral ministry do you think we are already doing well?
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administration of sacraments and sacramentals fund raising/projects
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youth apostolate -A YD
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obedience to where we are assigned
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teaching role (yet still lacking)
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pastoral management/organization
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liturgy
2. What areas of the pastoral ministry do you think we should do more?
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lack of formation
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social concerns teaching & doctrine
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the spiritual/religious aspects of the sacraments. They are becoming simply social affairs of the people.
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Sacraments as part of the people's day to day life Policies for the administration of tlie sacraments
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Meaningful celebration of the sacraments and sacramentals (Not short-cut) Reaching out to the masses
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Lack of social awareness of people which needs to be addressed Lack of formation and reflection on the part of the people
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Focus on evangelization
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The, pastoral council/organizations to amplify/multiply pastoral tasks to reach , out to the laity
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Pastoral management
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Lack of catechism on basic catholic teachings Thematic homilies not only during Christmas, etc. Use of mass media
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Pastoral care for the sick
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Continuity of pastoral programs/projects
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No follow up on the homilies given to the people Visioning ofthe parish
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Selfless commitment and dedication of the priest to his ministry
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