Strengthen outreach and engagement with those at the periphery of society including the poor and the disadvantaged.

Objective 1: Strengthen witness and outreach to affirm and support the life and dignity of the human person.

Resource Spotlight:

• Creating a Culture of Encounter is a timeless resource available from the U. S. Bishops to help us engage migrants and people of all cultures in a meaningful way. 
• There is a connection between the celebration of the sacraments and our social mission as followers of Jesus and the Body of Christ. The US Bishops have wonderful resources to understand that we are being sent on mission to engage in concrete, love-inspired action in the world.
• The Office of Life, Charity and Justice provides information on a variety of ministries that provide help in all stages of life.
• CC101 is a free one hour lunch-and-learn session that includes a tour of Catholic Charities.

Desired Outcomes:

• There is an increase in the number of parishioners who advocate for the dignity of the human person.
• There is an increase in the number of parishioners who participate in outreach programs.
• Annual parishioner survey results – Are you more aware of and value efforts related to the life and dignity of the human person and are inspired to act upon this value?

Objective 2: Provide opportunities and programs that meet the spiritual and material needs of people in need.

Resource Spotlight:

• Catholic Charities of Central Texas: www.ccctx.org
• CRS Catholic Relief Services: www.crs.org putting our faith into action to help the world’s poorest create lasting change.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society offers bulletin announcements in quarterly installments based on the Gospel of each Sunday. The action statement can easily be adapted to fit your local needs.
• Great ministries like Mobile Loaves & Fishes provide opportunities for community members to encounter those in need and provide for their needs.

Desired Outcomes:

• Parishes have outreach programs to serve those in need.
• There is an increase in the number of people in need being served at the parish and diocesan level.