Holy Angels Parish
Ministry Guide ~ Parish Action Plans, 2005
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Parish Vision: developed by parish leadership Holy Angels Parish is a Worshiping Community of Faith which provides for the Spiritual and Personal Growth of its members, Serves the Community and Shares its Faith with its brothers and sisters within the Catholic Church and the Northwest Community. Holy Angels Parish Family is made up of those Catholic Christians who have made a decision to be a Worshiping Community and take responsibility for spreading the Word of God within Holy Angels’ geographic area. Holy Angels exists to bring the Good News of Salvation to the people of God, as it is given to us through Jesus Christ. God does not save us individually but as a people. Salvation is always a community affair. Salvation is a state of being, beginning on earth and lasting forever. Holy Angels’ goal is to help all people experience God’s Salvation here and now.

Vision Statement:
expanded by parishioners around the year 2001

Holy Angels will offer Catholic worship experience, emphasizing the Holy Eucharist, the Word through scripture and uplifting homily, and a vibrant music ministry.

Holy Angels will reflect the cultural experiences and values of its predominantly African American congregation, while being open and welcoming to all visitors and members.

Holy Angels will provide and maintain buildings, facilities, and grounds, which are aesthetically pleasing, liturgically appropriate, and otherwise welcoming to members and guests.

Holy Angels will minister effectively to all ages and stages of its congregation, with an emphasis on ministering to our youth and involving our youth in our ministries.

Holy Angels will live the Afrocentric ideals of village and extended family, offering fellowship, nurturing, and support to its members and neighbors.

Holy Angels will be a beacon of Christ's presence in our neighborhood and in the larger community, responding to the needs of our brothers and sisters, welcoming visitors, evangelizing His message, and reaching out to all in concrete programs of Christian fellowship and service.

Holy Angels will provide spiritual growth opportunities outside of Sunday worship, including fellowships based upon faith sharing and Bible study.

Holy Angels will continue to support and partner with its school, seeking to reinforce and to expand our commitment to learning in a Christian, Afrocentric environment for youths from our own parish and from the surrounding community.

Holy Angels will be a good steward of God's material gifts, encouraging a tithing congregation, seeking creative ways to grow our financial foundations, and using our resources for the good of parishioners and neighbors alike.

Holy Angels will live its values and vision, to grow its parish family and to ensure its continued role in Building the Kingdom in the near northwest side of Indianapolis.