Catholic Pastoral Centre
8421 - 101 Avenue,
Edmonton, AB T6A 0L1
Tel. 780-469-1010 ext. 2232 Fax. 780-465-3003

Co-ordinator: Connie Lunde

Email: tim@caedm.ca

Administrative Assistant: Danielle Robanske

Phone: 780-469-1010 ext. 2286

Mission

Our mission is the training and formation of Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs).

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) members have an obligation to acquire the background and skills necessary for their responsibilities. Orientation and training are essential for all incoming PPC members. Every member needs to know what is involved so that their contribution to the council makes use of all their gifts and talents.

Parish Pastoral Council committees should be trained by Parish Pastoral Council as to their roles and responsibilities thus empowering the committee to carry out their mission in the parish.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton has developed a continuing program of formation and support for all PPCs called Together in Ministry. It consists of:

Together in Ministry Manual - 130 pages (English or French) - 13 sections

• Spirituality of Parish Pastoral Council
• Role of Parish Pastoral Council
• Mission Statements and Constitutions for Parish Pastoral Councils
• Parish Pastoral Council Meetings
• Parish Pastoral Council Relationships
• Parish Pastoral Council Committees
• Training and Formation of Parish Pastoral Council
• Celebrations and Prayers
• Special Pastoral Issues
• Appendix and Resources

Together in Ministry (TIM) Workshops

• TIM 1 - Parish Pastoral Council as Ministry
• TIM 2 - Enrichment - Growth in response to the Call to Ministry
• Discernment for Selection of Parish Pastoral Council Members
• Discernment for Goal Setting
• Transitions and Change - planning change collaboratively

Manuals can be purchased for $22 each and are available in English and French.

Workshops are presented by teams of trained volunteer facilitators. They can be booked by contacting the Program Co-ordinator, Connie Lunde.