Pastoral Renewal Planning: Uniting in Communion, Sent in Mission

Saint Peter’s Parish is embarking on a journey of pastoral renewal—not as a mere administrative task, but as a spiritual process rooted in prayer and discernment. This renewal calls us to shift from maintenance to mission, aligning our ministries with Christ’s command to make disciples. As part of the Pastoral Renewal Plan of the Diocese of Calgary, we seek to be a living witness of faith, communion, and shared mission.

Having established our pastoral structure by organizing ministries around the core areas of parish life, we now enter the second phase of this journey. This phase involves deepening our commitment by prayerfully discerning concrete actions that will shape the mission of our parish.

To advance this mission, our parish and ministry leaders are engaging in a structured process of prayer, assessment, and action planning. Through Lectio Divina and ministry evaluation, each group will discern ways to strengthen evangelization, discipleship, and the spiritual growth of those who serve. The resulting action items will guide ministry renewal and outreach, ensuring that our parish life remains centered on communion and mission.

Pastoral renewal is an ongoing process of conversion. Ministry groups will continue to meet, refining and implementing their plans, while the Parish Renewal Team integrates these efforts into the broader vision. This process will unfold during the Parish Life Area Meetings, scheduled for April 1 and April 3.

We invite every parishioner to take part in this renewal, embracing their role in the Body of Christ. By responding with openness and commitment, we will build a parish that welcomes, forms, and intentionally engages disciples. As we walk this path together, may our parish be a home of encounter and a school of discipleship, fostering communion and a shared mission in Christ.