Vision & Expectations
The Vision of St. Clare Parish
St. Clare Parish is a dynamic faith community in which we, as members, embrace the Eucharist as the center of our lives and the source of our:
- Spirituality: which calls us to grow in our personal relationship with God and others;
- Community: which calls us to welcome and value each person;
- Social Action: which calls us to serve and support the community of College Hill and beyond;
- Lay Leadership: which calls us to form and empower the parish and deanery;
- Stewardship: which calls us to share our time, talents, and treasures.
Parishioner Expectations
As a member of St. Clare Parish, I pledge to God and to all parish members that, with their help and the grace of God, I will:
- welcome and respect each person.
- participate regularly in the Eucharist.
- inspire and nurture spiritual growth in myself and in others.
- appreciate our Catholic heritage, beliefs, values, and traditions.
- enable a spirit of love, acceptance, and open communication.
- participate in and invite others to parish events, activities, and outreach.
- support the ministers, lay leaders, and all parishioners with prayer and action.
- share my time and resources (gifts, talents, and finances) for the good of the parish.
- pursue an attitude of gratitude and a sense of hope within myself and for others.