1184 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 585-3300 Fax: (808) 545-5063
Phone: (808) 585-3300 Fax: (808) 545-5063
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Diocese of Honolulu
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The Role of the Parish Respect Life Coordinator
The Coordinator serves the parish and is assisted by the Diocesan Respect Life Office. The Coordinator, approved and/or appointed by the pastor, organizes and implements the efforts of the USCCB Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities at his/her local parish in consultation with the Pastor of that parish. The Pastoral Plan specifically focuses on building a culture of life through education, pastoral care activities, public policy efforts, and prayer & worship.
Working with Pastors and Parish Life Coordinators
- Establish with your Pastor/PLC's expectations of your role and how best to work with him.
- Identify the needs/dynamics of the parish and the Pastor/PLC's level of involvement.
- Cultivate goodwill, trust, and friendship.
- Listen to his evaluation of the pro-life needs of the parish.
- Offer your services to successfully carry out programs and activities.
The Role of the Respect Life Coordinator
- Read the USCCB Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities
- Read the Hawaii Diocesan Respect Life Coordinator Manual (link coming soon)
- As possible, organize a parish committee to help with planning and implementing respect life programs or projects
- Contact Paulette to set up first meeting or call (808) 203-6722
- Size will depend on parish needs
- Some coordinators (particularly in small parishes) may find it unnecessary to establish a formal committee
- Meet as needed to plan parish activities
- Serve as a liaison between the parish and the Diocesan Respect Life Office
- Sign up to receive monthly bulletin announcement and the encourage the promotion of various pro-life activities
- Sign up to receive the monthly Diocesan E-Newsletter
- The Coordinator is at the service of the pastor. Upon resignation, the Coordinator should inform the pastor of his/her decision
- The Coordinator serves in a voluntary manner. All activities must be subsidized in a manner agreed upon by the pastor
