The Diocese has has developed Parish Planning Resources, to support parishes in developing a new parish plan or strengthening an existing one by aligning it with the Sandhurst Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals.

These resources aim to help parishes move from good intentions to intentional action, identifying priorities, listening deeply to one another, discerning the movement of the Holy Spirit and developing practical plans for mission in their local context; to shape a clear Parish Mission and Pastoral Plan aligned with the SMP Goals.

This planning process incorporates a synodal approach to decision-making and introduces guidance for Conversations in the Spirit (Project 3), both of which are priorities across the global Church. The resources also complement the Parish Visitation Program, offering practical tools to support planning and action in response to the Bishop’s visit and his subsequent reflections.

Our hope is that these resources will provide meaningful and practical support to parishes, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, as they seek to bring the Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals to life. We encourage each parish to engage in intentional and prayerful planning, fostering a deeper commitment to discipleship while reaching outward in mission—going both deeper in faith and wider in service, wherever the Holy Spirit leads.

Online Sessions to Introduce and Unpack the Resources
Recognising that these resources are comprehensive, the Diocese is offering a series of interactive online Zoom sessions to assist parishes in understanding and effectively using them. A range of dates and times is available for you to choose from, as outlined below.

We invite you to register for one of these introductory sessions by clicking on the Trybooking link for a time that suits you.  We look forward to walking alongside you in this important work.

Please prepare: We strongly recommend that you he Resource Book or at least access to an e-copy on another device, so you can see the pages or sections to which the session leader refers. We also recommend that you read through the resources before the session.

Please download the 'Overview'  from the list below. 

Online Session Times 

30 June 10:00 am – 11:30 am
https://www.trybooking.com/DNFPL

30 June 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
https://www.trybooking.com/DNFPR

1 July 10:00 am – 11:30 am
https://www.trybooking.com/DNFPX
 
2 July 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
https://www.trybooking.com/DNFQD