Parish Pastoral Council

Synodality in the Church

Papal leadership has brought attention to synodality. To be a synodal Church, we must seek forms of leadership that embraces collaboration and co-responsibility shared between the ordained and laity. It is a way of being Church which seeks to listen to all people, and to work together for the full participation of all in the mission of the Church in the world today.

About the Parish Pastoral Council

The Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish Pastoral Council is a 'synodal body', a visible expression of synodality at the local level and is responsible for the development of synodality in all areas of the life of the parish, to foster communities that are truly 'together on the way'.

The parish, like the whole Church, is being urged by the Holy Spirit on a journey towards the fulfillment of the Reign of God. On this journey, the role of the Parish Pastoral Council is to participate in God's mission to live and communicate the love and example of Christ in the world around us.

The Role of the PPC

The Parish Pastoral Council is:

• An expression of commitment to the journey of synodality in the parish
• A major parish body which expresses leadership under the authority of the parish priest by investigating, considering and proposing practical priorities and strategies about the spiritual and pastoral life and activity in the parish
• A community of dialogue, reflection and discernment which seeks and listens to the voices of all in the local Church and the people of this part of the world
• A consultative body in partnership with other parish bodies to support the parish priest, parish leadership and other bodies in their local Church leadership roles

Building Relationships

The PPC fosters relationships with other parishes, especially those within its own deanery, and with other faith communities.