Introduction Video on the Priorities

USCCB Priority Pastoral Plan Meeting

2010

• Brochures on Marriages of Mixed Religion and family life as part of the “Walking Together” series
• Promotion of Pastoral Letter
• Continue the campaign for the Defense of Marriage
• Prepare Study Guide for the Pastoral Letter on Marriage
• Collaborate with diocesan leaders and national organizations to identify best practices for a Marriage Building Parish
• Design and promotion of annual NFP Awareness Week
• Ongoing development and promotion of resources and educational materials to assist NFP providers
• Maintain and expand the For Your Marriage Website
• Topical Resources: publish 4 in 2010 and 4 in 2011 in a sequence
• Respond to books and articles to promote and ensure a Catholic understanding of marriage and family
• Promotion of “Married Love and the Gift of Life” and documents related to infertility and resources for men and women who have been affected by abortion
• Develop Radio Spots in Spanish to promote marriage
• Implement Spanish Website of “For Your Marriage”
• Multi level consultation regarding Marriage Preparation
• Promotion of the Spanish text of the Rite of Marriage and preparation for English translation
• Use the promotion, protection and strengthening of marriage as a criterion in the analysis and advocacy for the USCCB undertakes re: federal legislation and policy
• Radio/TV Spots and the continuation of Marriage Media campaign / begin development

2011

• Radio/TV Spots and the continuation of Marriage Media campaign / begin broadcast
• Topical Resources: publish 4 in 2010 and 4 in 2011 in a sequence

2010

• Campus Minister Training, emphasis on diocesan coordinators/ Empowered by the Spirit
• Website and printed materials to support implementation of the new translation of the Missale Romanum, Editio typica tertia.
• Consultation to Dioceses regarding the new translation of the Missale Romanum, Editio typica tertia.
• Develop and distribute Catechetical and Liturgical Materials to support the implementation of the new translation of the Missale Romanum, Editio typica tertia.
• Promote and Distribute Materials from the Leeds Group and FDLC in anticipation to facilitate prospective introduction of the new translation of the Missale Romanum, Editio typica tertia.
• Sacramental Catechesis
• Youth to Young Adult Pastoral Plan: develop resources to encourage continuity in faith formation for youth to young adult years
• Resources to Evangelize both Ad Gentes and Inactive Catholics
• Youth Ministry Day with experts to identify practical/effective methods for catechetical formation

2011

• Campaign to increase weekly Mass Attendance
• Reception of Sacrament of Penance emphasizing the value of stewardship
• Construct Interactive Catechetical Website
• Identify Catechetical Institutes
• Encourage collaboration among Catechetical Institutes

2010

• Cultural Competency Guidelines for building cultural competency for clergy and laity together with inservice programs on Models and Resources
• Encourage bicultural and multicultural celebrations for special occasions
• Leadership Development for cultural and ethnic groups
• Study existing best practices of cultural ministries for Parishes for results to be published on website
• Develop materials for engaging diverse communities to advocate for social justice concerns of disadvantaged groups, generate responsive ministries and form social ministers
• Support the development and dissemination of educational resources on a wide range of topics regarding cultural diversity and ministry

2011

• Assessment of PPF regarding implementation of Spanish language and other second language training in seminaries

2010

• Facilitate ongoing communication of bishops with public officials on issues related to human life and dignity
• Consult Researchers to determine the best approach on communication strategies regarding the life and dignity of the human person
• Raise Funds for the research
• Help Bishops Communicate with Public officials
• Research Messages to effectively communicate about human life and dignity
• Develop One-Pagers on Pro-Life issues and conscience protections
• Activate USCCB and other networks
• Gather the teaching regarding human life and dignity to develop a teaching document rooted in human reason, Sacred Scripture and Church teaching and informed by research for messaging
• Develop resources for Church leaders to assist in teaching
• Make available regular bulletin quotes about human life and dignity
• Develop Teaching Materials for various age groups to share Catholic teaching on human life and dignity to strengthen moral reasoning skills among Catholics
• Begin to establish a connection between ongoing education, policy and advocacy efforts to the teaching about human life and dignity

2011

• Develop a Draft from the gathered teaching
• Develop a common language regarding life and dignity of human person
• Produce communication and education materials
• Translate resources for teaching into native languages
• Enlist help of Publishers and national organizations in development of teaching materials
• Test the common language already in development
• Develop Communications Strategies which are informed by the research
• Propagate the common language developed regarding human life and dignity
• Build a Broad Movement

2010

• Make available models and best practices in service to vocation directors and campus ministers
• Develop multi cultural vocation awareness programs
• Develop a comprehensive plan with use of all media to promote prayer and discernment
• Make available culturally appropriate resources for retreats, prayer, and discernment
• Prepare a multicultural strategy/structure with resources for particular days of prayer
• Make resources available which assist the faithful to promote, encourage and invite vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life
• Invite national organizations and lay movements to assist USCCB in a major initiative to the promotion of vocations in the home in full awareness of cultural diversity