A Catholic Christian Community in the Archdiocese of Detroit
Our Mission...
We are the presence of Christ in the world today actively announcing the Kingdom of God in every aspect of our lives by the gospel quality of our sharing and our service.
Our Vision...
To become an increasingly Spirit filled, inclusive, Catholic, Christ-centered community of disciples carrying on the Mission of Jesus.
Our Values...
We value being a community of faith and ...
- Ministering to and with the St. John Fisher Community, the Oakland University Community and the Pontiac Area Vicariate.
- Committing ourselves to personal spiritual growth and communal worship.
- Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus through word and deed.
- Challenging societal values which are contrary to the Gospel of Jesus.
- Respecting God's gift of creation - both human life and the earth that sustains it.
- Acknowledging the image of God in all persons regardless of race, creed, gender, status or sexual orientation.
- Collaborating with people of all faiths in an ecumenical spirit.
- Sharing our Time, Talent and Treasure.
- Committing ourselves to personal spiritual growth and communal worship.
Our goals are to . . .
- Offer creative and unique liturgies and programs that inspire individuals to live their lives as exemplified by Jesus.
- Integrate the needs of the Oakland University Community with the needs of our parishioners.
- Lead our community through programs, communications and ministry activities to challenge societal values which are contrary to the Gospel of Jesus.
- Provide spiritual and sacramental growth for our youth while increasing opportunities for them to practice autonomy and leadership.
- Expand opportunities for adult spiritual renewal, growth and development.
- Increase our focus on the family.
- Focus activities within our ministries to address all demographic groups.
- Improve communications within the St. John Fisher community.
- Support individuals' needs throughout transitional life phases.
- Continue to evaluate and monitor the financial and physical needs of our community.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of all our ministries and activities.
- Continue to evaluate and monitor our vision and mission.
Promulgated and proclaimed by the St. John Fisher Chapel University Parish Members on
Pentecost, June 2/3, 2001