The Catholic Community of Stratford
St. James, Holy Name of Jesus, Sr. Mark Our Lady of Peace, Our Lady of Grace
VISION STATEMENT
The Catholic Community of Stratford, rich in tradition and united in our mission to foster meaningful encounters with Jesus Christ invites, welcomes, accompanies, prays with, and educates disciples to minister, and serve.
Together, we are vibrant.
Together, we grow in our faith in new and exciting ways.
Together, as the Catholic Community of Stratford, we serve the needs of our community more effectively.
The five Catholic Parishes in Stratford choose the Great Feast of Pentecost to announce their VISION for Parish Life and Growth moving forward.
While maintaining that which is traditional, unique and particular to each Parish Community, the Pastors and Leadership of the five Parishes of the Catholic Community of Stratford are committed to identifying and discerning areas of Parish life and operations that will be better served by working and ministering TOGETHER collaboratively. Presently the CCS employs a Director of Discipleship, Colin Petramale, to oversee all areas of Faith Formation and Catechist for Catholics in Stratford.
How will this happen? What does it mean for my Parish? What’s going to change? And so many more questions are being asked. Please continue to ask them. Going forward we will publish responses to Frequently Asked Questions concerning the collaborative activities of the CCS.
For now, let us pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide and form us in all we do!