Catholic Faith with a New Face
“I dream of a ‘missionary option,’ that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything, so that the Church’s customs, ways of doing things, . . . can be suitably channeled for the evangelization of today’s world rather than for her self-preservation.” Pope Francis I, Laudato Si’
Nothing like the sound of music. Christmas carolers at Hillside Nursing Home.
A. We stand together to include all ages of people with various cultural background, experience, level of education, and capabilities. As a truly diverse, intercultural community of faith, we work together to envision, shape, and accomplish our ministries for others.
B. The mission is not a church program. Our “mission” is from God. Working with a vulnerable community at large, we plant seeds of hope as we witness to a loving and merciful God who wills to forgive, heal, restore, gather, and reconcile all peoples.
C. Not as saviors, but as companions of the Cross--living in solidarity with those who suffer.
D. Humility: an attitude of listening and understanding.
E. A ministry of presence in action.
F. Awareness of ethnic and cultural historical background.
G. Driven to be one
H. Everyone makes a contribution
I. Come as persons of quality first
