“We the faith filled community of St. Richard Catholic Church seek to build the kingdom of God through inspiring, dynamic worship.  We strive to grow as the Body of Christ through the celebration of the Eucharist, the Sacraments and the Word of God.  Guided by the Holy Spirit, we support all of our brothers and sisters in spiritual formation by sharing the faith of our Catholic tradition.  Sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure, we witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ by striving to reach out and serve the social needs of our entire community.”

(Updated October 2008)

i. To Challenge our Faith Community to enrich and preserve –
spiritually, socially, and temporally the FAMILY life”
1. Form a “Family Life Committee”
2. Growth of the Edge and Life Teen programs
3. Provide a space for the youth.

ii. To increase lay participation by encouraging all members
to share their Time, Talents, and Treasure.
1. Develop, expand, and support the “Good Neighbor” program
2. Encourage our youth to assume more Ministerial roles within Parish worship.
3. Encourage campaigns to recruit parishioners for all Liturgical and Temporal ministries.
4. Increase membership and participation in the fundraising committee.

iii. Provide opportunities to increase awareness of the “Seven Key Themes”of Catholic Social Justice and teaching.
1. Form an adult education committee to develop methodologies to teach these key themes.