Mission Statement of St. Raphael We are the Church, alive with Christ, a diverse community rooted in faith, celebrating a Liturgy of Life. We are prayerfully responsive to the Spirit of the Living Gospel - freely and fully ministering to all. Our mission as a people of God is to affirm and love, to forgive and accept forgiveness, to listen, prayerfully discern and speak out. We are called to comfort, to challenge, to participate, to welcome, to evangelize, to teach and to heal. The Spirit empowers us to continue this commitment to the St. Raphael Faith Community and to the world.

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Vision Statement of St. Raphael

We, the Catholic community of St. Raphael, are a people being transformed into Christ.

A community gathered -
a worshipping people
called by God
formed by Scripture, Sacrament and Tradition
renewed by the Spirit
united in faith
We journey together

A community broken -
a compassionate people
thirsting for justice
aching for peace
receiving and giving forgiveness
bringing hope to the hopeless
We struggle for wholeness

A community blest -
a gifted people
honoring differences
respecting the dignity of all
learning and teaching
developing leaders
We grow in grace

A community given -
a generous people
welcoming all
offering our treasures
leading with shared wisdom
responding in love
We embrace Christ's mission to transform the world

 

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