INTRODUCTION: The following goals and objectives for 2005-2006 are the result of the prayerful discernment of the Pastoral Council and the leaders of each Parish Ministry. The structure of this document is based on Empowered by the Spirit. The number in parentheses following each objective correlates with the Bishop’s Diocesan Goals as set forth in the 2005 Parish Planning Guide of the Diocese of Raleigh1. Emphasis has been given to activities beginning during the next year.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Newman Catholic Student Center Parish is empowered by the Spirit as a Roman Catholic Parish dedicated to living the Christian Gospel with a special focus on the students, faculty and staff of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and is a faith community open to all.
I. FORMING THE FAITH COMMUNITY
As a Catholic community united by faith and fellowship, Newman is charged with learning about, sharing, and living a spiritual sacramental life.
A. Sacramental Life and Worship
Under the leadership of the Newman Pastor and the Director of Liturgical Ministries/Music Minister and with the assistance of the Liturgy Preparation and Art and Environment Committees, the Newman Community will provide a spiritually nourishing atmosphere for celebrating the Sacraments, which will continue to reflect the Church’s tradition and history as well as the culture of the people gathered. To provide more opportunities for traditional worship, Newman will start holding a weekly Holy Hour consisting of praying the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
B. Stewardship
The mission of the Newman Center Parish will be supported by the time, talent and treasure of its members.
1. In 2005-2006, the Stewardship Committee will continue to organize receptions after Sunday Liturgy that will allow each Parish ministry to explain their activities and solicit new volunteers. 2. The committee will also work towards making parish registration forms available in the parish website.
C. Parish Life
Newman will strive to be a welcoming community unified by faith and fellowship(5). Starting in September, liturgical ministers will be encouraged to wear name badges. Members of Parish ministries will also be encouraged to take turns serving as ushers at their regular Sunday liturgy.

II. APPROPRIATING THE FAITH
The Newman Community will reach out to the community at large and to interested individuals to share and promote understanding of the Catholic faith. Newman will exclusively host CatholicQandA, a forum utilizing the world-wide web to answer questions about the Catholic Faith.
A. Evangelization
RCIA ministry will continue sharing information on the Catholic faith and journey with those in the initiation process (7). Steps will be taken to launch a Landings Ministry program to reach out to alienated or inactive Catholics of college age seeking to share and explore their faith with a group of 8-9 active Catholics (7). For the benefit of its many non-Catholic visitors, Newman will continue to include a brief Order of Mass section in the back of the Sunday songbooks.
B. Education
Education in the Catholic tradition of theology, faith, morals and values will continue to be a priority. Parish educational programs will include the Newman Catechesis Program including sacramental preparation and youth ministry, and family religious education. Adult education, otherwise known as Formation Forum, primarily focuses on theology, the Catholic Tradition, and current issues. Eight sessions will be held during 2005-2006 (7).

III. FORMING THE CHRISTIAN CONSCIENCE
Through educational activities, homilies, prayer, study, and fellowship, members of the Newman community will grow in their ability to make decisions guided by the gospels and rooted in the teachings of the Church.
A. Education
Catechesis regarding the importance of the Christian conscience will occur through liturgies and at least six of the Formation Forum sessions mentioned in II B (7). Conscious efforts will be made to learn about non-student adult education opportunities in churches in the Piedmont Deanery and promote them in the Sunday bulletin.
B. Fellowship
Several CCM Student Nights and Newman Young Adult Programs will include a theme and of how the Catholic faith provides solutions to everyday problems and issues (7).

IV. EDUCATING FOR JUSTICE
The Newman Catholic Student Center Parish will strive to be a living example of a Christian community through service to others and seeking justice for all people.
A. Social Justice
Newman has hired a full-time Minister of Social Justice and Parish Outreach. This position will engage the wider community, including students, high school and middle school youth and non-student parishioners. Newman will actively attend and participate in local organizations supporting Catholic social justice teaching.
B. Parish Outreach
The Parish will reach out to and include the grieving, sick, elderly, homebound and needy in the life and prayers of our community (6) with the assistance of the Parish Care Ministry.
1. The Bereavement Ministry will be supported in their work to assist and comfort those grieving the loss of a loved one.
2. Project Compassion will continue to be Newman’s model for long-term care to the chronically sick.
3. The Pastoral Council will annually engage in a discernment process regarding charitable giving.
C. Community Outreach
Guided by the Catholic Church’s teachings on social justice, the Parish will seek to serve the needs of all members of the community, with a preferential option for the poor (6).
1. The CCM Social Justice Program will continue to focus on the need for greater mental health awareness in the community.
2. Newman will continue its partnership in Habitat for Humanity with St. Thomas More Church and other Chapel Hill congregations and its contribution towards affordable housing projects.
3. Newman will continue its support of Inter-Faith Council (IFC) shelter of Chapel Hill, the Thanksgiving Meal program coordinated by Catholic Social Ministries, and the annual local CROP Walk.
3. Under the leadership of Campus Ministry interns, Newman will participate in the planning and implementation of Death Penalty Vigils with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Congregations for the Abolition of Capital Punishment and People of Faith Against the Death Penalty and invite all Newman parishioners to attend a death penalty vigil held the day before a scheduled execution.
4. Newman will continue its support of Campus Ministry service projects "away from Newman" in the form of alternative Fall and Spring Break trips, and of Newman young adults who annually participate in the Mustard Seed Communities projects in Jamaica, Haiti, or the Dominican Republic.

V. FACILITATING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Parish will continue to provide educational and personal development opportunities for all members of the Parish.
A. Vocations
The Parish will provide educational opportunities regarding religious vocations, the lay apostolate, mission opportunities, lay evangelization and similar activities to all members of the Parish (2,3).
B. Staff Development
The Pastor will encourage the ongoing development of the staff through conferences, workshops, individual and staff retreats (2).
C. Retreats
Retreats offered at Newman, other Parishes in the Diocese, and retreat centers will be advertised in the Newman Bulletin to encourage the personal development of all Parish members (2).
D. Prayer and Discussion Groups
The Hosanna Charismatic Prayer Group and Contemplative Prayer groups will offer opportunities for those wishing to pray in communion with others on a regular basis. The Women Gathering group will continue to hold monthly discussions of books exploring the relevance of faith and spirituality in everyday life and sponsor an annual retreat in honor of Mary each May.

VI. DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE
The Parish will continue to support RCIA and CCM, the primary programs for training of lay ministers in our parish.
A. Lay Ministry
The Parish will support lay ministry development by providing training opportunities for liturgical ministers (2).
B. Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) and Newman Young Adults
The Parish will support leadership programs for CCM and Newman Young Adults (2).

VII. ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE
The Newman Parish will strive to provide a formal structure to manage the human and material resources of the Parish in a responsible and Christian manner.
A. Administration
Newman will foster a decision-making and management structure that stresses participation and cooperation between the Pastor, Staff and members of the Pastoral and Finance Councils.
1. The Pastor will continue to review the staff organization in order to ensure that we are organized to best address the needs of the Parish.
2. The Pastor will develop a system for creating specific terms of service for members of the Pastoral and Finance Councils.
3. During 2005-2006, when UNC is in session, the Pastoral Council will meet weekly for 30 minutes instead of only once a month, so that the Pastor and Staff can receive more timely input from the Council about things happening in the parish community. Half of each meeting will be a sharing about the Scripture reading for the coming weekend.
4. The results of the 2004 CARA (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate) were distributed to the parish via the web page and weekly bulletin column. Parish Finance and Pastoral Councils have discussed and implemented recommendations.
5. The Pastoral Council will create a transition plan to welcome the new Pastor that may be assigned to Newman for the 2006-2007 year.
6. The Staff and catechists in the Newman Catechesis Program will be trained in and abide by the rules and regulations set by the Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Raleigh.
B. Facilities
The Parish will maintain a physical plant and facilities at current locations adequate to meet the needs of its worship, social and educational activities.
C. Deanery/Diocesan Activities
The Pastoral Council will ensure Newman representation at Deanery level meetings to better participate in multi-Parish activities and learn from other Parish experiences (4).