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DIOCESE OF NOVALICHES

Parish Pastoral Council

(PPC) Guidelines2015

Chancery Office

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

Regalado Avenue Ext., Fairview Park 1, Quezon City

as of September 8, 2015


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FOREWORD

“Guidelines…on the relationship between the Parish Pastoral Council, ParishFinance Council and the Parish Priest, which are in accord with the prescription of

Canons 528-529, 532, 536# 1-2, 537 authorized by the Local Ordinary, shall be

formulated and disseminated” (PCP 11, Decrees, Art. 127).

As the Diocese continues to journey, growing as a Local Church in Novaliches,

new programs and structures evolve to respond to the needs of the people. The people,

especially the urban poor who comprise the majority in the Diocese, have expressed

their concrete needs in the Urban Poor Summit held last March 22, 2004. The Summit

was facilitated by the Diocesan Social Service and Development Ministry (SSDM).

The major concerns arising from the event served as the bases for organizing

Diocesan pastoral ministries and programs. In order to convene in one solid direction, a

General Assembly of parish priests, religious communities, diocesan schools, and

parish representatives was organized on March 11-12, 2005. It was during this

momentous event that the Diocese of Novaliches drafted the Vision and Mission and

also adapted the building of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) as the main pastoral

thrust. As we progress as a church, we enrich our learning experiences. We begin to

view the parish as a process of building and sustaining relationships, forming andexercising servant-leadership, creating and renewing organizational structures. As more

people get involved in the parish life, experiences become deeper, wider, and more

complex. With this, a need for organizational order begins to emerge. Thus, the making

of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Guidelines of the Diocese came as the outcome.

This will serve as a viable pastoral instrument for coordinated and effective ministry

work. Recognizing this need, the Council of the Laity (CLAN) immediately took the

initiative of data collection in order to assess the existing organizational structures and

operating procedures of the different parishes in the Diocese.

Primarily, the information gathered was considered in formulating the PPC

Guidelines on May 25-27, 2009. This was participated by various parish priests and

CLAN officers. Thereafter, Most Rev. Bishop Antonio R. Tobias, DD promulgated the

PPC Guidelines on August 15, 2009 and initiated official implementation on November


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29, 2009 (First Sunday of Advent). After two years, a review and evaluation of the

Guidelines were conducted on November 12, 2011.

In 2013, the Diocese made plans to review the PPC Guidelines, two years after it

was amended. However, it was later decided to postpone the review to give way to the

preparations for the general transfer of assignments of Diocesan parish priests. Every

six years, the priests are appointed to new parishes.

In June 2014, the annual renewal of the Clergy raised the need for and timeliness

of the evaluation of the PPC Guidelines. The establishment of the Parish Finance

Council (PFC) and the review of the Council of the Laity of Novaliches (CLAN) were also

proposed. Immediately, a drafting team was organized to undertake the initial study and

integration of the amendments. On May 14, 2015, the draft of revised Guidelines waspresented in a Clergy meeting and then reviewed by all Vicariates. Recommendations

were heard and amendments were made. With the participation of the Clergy and the

laity, the amended PPC Guidelines follows a ratification and approval of the General

Assembly.

It is our fervent hope that the newly amended PPC Guidelines will provide a clear

direction on parish leadership and management. It is not made to restrict the leadership

and management of Parish Priests and PPCs but to provide directions and order. With

proper implementation, it can ensure continuity of pastoral programs and guarantee

stability in the parish community. The Guidelines provide a wide opportunity for the lay

to find their most appealing area of service. Such will facilitate utmost participation in the

life and development of the parish community.

May this development bring forth more fruits for our Diocese!

Rev. Fr. Antonio E. Labiao, Jr.

Vicar General – Pastoral


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Foreword 1 Promulgation Decree 3

Definition of Terms 6

Vision-Mission and Core Values 8

Brief History of the Diocese of Novaliches 11

PPC Guidelines 15

I. Introduction 15

II. Nature of PPC 16

III. Purpose 16IV. Functions 17

V. Membership 18

A.Composition of the PPC 18

B.Ministries 19

C.Qualification of Members 20

D.Ineligibility 20

VI. Roles and Responsibilities of PPC Officers and Members 21

A.Parish Priest 21B.Chairperson 21

C.Vice Chairperson 21

D.Secretary 21

E.Treasurer* to be reviewed upon creation of PFC Guidelines 22

F.Auditor* to be reviewed upon creation of PFC Guidelines 22

G.Ministry Coordinator 22

H.BEC Pastoral Team Coordinator 22

I.Bukluran/Kawan/Pamayanan Head 23

J.Chapel Stewardship Head 23K.Heads of Associations of the Christian Faithful 23

VII. Ministries: Composition and Functions 23

A.Worship Ministries 23

1.Composition 23

2.Specific Responsibilities 24


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B.Discipline and Accountability 40

XI. Amendments 40

XII. Annex 41

A.Organizing the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) 41

B.Chapel Stewardship Guidelines 41

DEFINITION OF TERMS

PARISH

A parish is a certain community of Christ’s faithful stably established within a

particular Church, whose pastoral care, under the authority of the diocesan

Bishop, is entrusted to a parish priest as its proper pastor. (c. 515, §1)

As a general rule, a parish is to be territorial, that is, it is to embrace all Christ’s

faithful of a given territory. Where it is useful, however, personal parishes are to

be established, determined by reason of the rite, language, or nationality ofChrist’s faithful of a certain territory, or on some other basis. (c. 518)

PARISHIONER

As a general rule, a parishioner is Christ’s faithful residing within the territory of a

parish.

As of the present, the Diocese of Novaliches has no personal parish, as

stipulated in canon 518. However, according to the pastoral life and experience of

the diocese, a faithful is considered a parishioner not only by reason of residence

or domicile, but also by reason of active involvement and formal registration.

Hence, even though he/she resides outside the territory of the parish, he/she can

still be considered a parishioner provided he/she is actively involved in its


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pastoral life and is formally registered therein. In this case, however, he/she may

be restrained from any major position of leadership in the parish.

COUNCIL

The term “Council” refers to two different bodies, viz., “concilium” and “consilium”.

When the Code uses the term “concilium”, it means a consultative body of the

church. “Consilium” is the term used for the deliberative body.

In the case of Pastoral Council, the term “council” refers to “concilium”, that is, a

consultative body.

The Code does not give a clear distinction between a “Council” and a

“Committee”. However, councils are larger in membership than the otherconsultative bodies. Secondly, the members of a council are at least partly

elected, while those of a committee are appointed. Thirdly, a council has a more

stable membership and wider scope of responsibility, while a committee is a

smaller group temporarily or stably constituted to perform a particular activity or

ministry.

COMMISSION and MINISTRY

For our purpose, acommission refers to a group on the diocesan level

composed of the heads of organizations in the parish with a specific mission or

apostolate.

Canonically, a (lay)ministry refers to a specific liturgical service and function

that the lay faithful are allowed to share in either a stable or temporary manner,

such as the ministry of lector and acolyte. (c. 230, §§ 1-3). For pastoral purposes,

we adopt the term ministry in a wider sense, which is, referring to charism shared

within the structure of the Church for particular service.

ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL – (consociatio christifidele)

It is generally a body of persons associated for a common purpose. A group of

Christ’s faithful, clerics or laity, or clerics and laity together strive with a common

effort to further spiritual purposes in the church.


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The Christian faithful have the right to constitute associations. They can be

public, private, juridical private association, catholic, third order, or the

associations with the intention of raising it into an Institute of Consecrated Life

(ICL) later. These associations do not have public vows, common life and status

of life in the church. Though they have their own statutes, they are under the

supervision of the diocesan bishop.

It must be noted that within the parish are parochial and transparochial

organizations and movements. The parochial consists of groups within the parish

organizational structure, fully and directly under the authority of the Parish Priest,

such as Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus, Apostleship of Prayer, Mother

Butlers’ Guild and the like. The transparochial refers to groups whose leadership,

organizational structure and programs go beyond the parish and diocesan

boundaries with their own statutes, such as, Couples for Christ, El Shaddai and

the like. Nevertheless, they remain under the supervision of the diocesan bishop

and respective parish priest.

VISION-MISSION AND CORE VALUES

VISION

We, the local Church of Novaliches, are a Christ-centered community of

disciples, responding to the needs of the people, journeying with the Blessed Virgin

Mary towards the newness and fullness of life.

MISSION

Trusting in the grace of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we commit

ourselves to: promote renewed and integral evangelization, empower the laity and form


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servant leaders, commune with the poor, oppressed and marginalized and work for their

upliftment, through the building and developing of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs)

towards total human development and social transformation.

Through baptism we are all made sharers in the mission of the Church as priest,

prophet and king. It is necessary that a forum be created in each parish where clergy

and laity can meet to live this mission to the fullest. An active Parish Pastoral Council

(PPC) is the way to realize the vision and mission of the parish and the diocese.

CORE VALUES

The Vision-Mission of the Parish rests on or articulates certain core values that

are meant to be shared by each member of the community. These core values define

the shared identity, character and spirituality of all those who wish to be part of its life

and mission.

INTEGRAL EVANGELIZATION

As expressed in its mission statement, the work of evangelization should be

characteristically integral if it can truly be said to be human and Christian. This means

that the proclamation of the Gospel includes the development of the total human person

in all aspects of life -- socio-economic, political, cultural, spiritual, intellectual, emotional

and physical.

EMPOWERMENT OF THE LAITY

The mission of Evangelization does not belong only to the clerical state but to thewhole people of God. All baptized Christians have both the rights and duties to take

active part in the life and mission of the Church in the most dynamic, participatory, and

creative ways according to the distinct gifts endowed by the Holy Spirit. It means

recognizing and developing the unique charisms of the members for the service of the

whole community. Capacity building and empowerment of the lay people happen


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through human and Christian formation programs which should be on-going,

sustainable, and relevant. It should lead the lay faithful to appreciate more profoundly

their Christian identity, vocation and mission in the Church as well as in the world.

PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR

Conscious of the real condition of its lay people in the grass-roots level who

struggle in poverty and marginalization, and inspired by the rich Catholic social tradition

in general, the Parish has Preferential Option for the Poor as another core value. This

means that the parish should have clearly defined, sustainable, effective and efficient

social programs especially for those who are in situations of poverty. Instead of

considering or understanding them as mere beneficiaries, it ensures that the poor take

active part in the shaping, implementation and evaluation of these programs. This is theonly way for the parish social services to become truly relevant and sustainable. In the

long run, becoming principal players themselves in the life and mission of the Church,

the parish hopes to be the Church of the Poor.

STEWARDSHIP

The fundamental identity of leaders and members of the parish community and

BECs is that of stewards of the God-given life and of all the manifold blessings that

sustain that life: nature and environment, time, talents, treasure, faith, and vocation. As

stewards, they are imbued with the spirit of gratitude for the graciousness of God; with a

sense of awe for the wonderful surprises from God; with fundamental trust in God’s

providence, and with love and justice that enable them to commit themselves to serve

God in others. Stewardship of the environment enables BECs to help protect the natural

resources of Mother Earth from further degradation and assist especially the poor who

suffer severely from adverse effects of climatechange. Christian life finds its fullest

expression in giving and sharing. Stewardship becomes a way of life that makes one,not only give to a need, but also constantly feels the need to give.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP


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Within the framework of Spirituality of Stewardship in the Church of the Poor,

leadership is appreciated in terms of service. One does not become a leader for selfish

interests, needs or agenda, but for the service of God in the building of His Reign in the

Church and in society. Such spirit of service finds concrete manifestations in one’s

commitment to be men and women for others, always concerned on how to be

instruments in the hands of God in bringing about greater possibilities and opportunities

for people to develop as human persons and reach their full potentials according to

God’s purpose. As leaders, they become animators, capable of empowering the people

they serve and thus also empower others to serve.

GENUINE DISCIPLESHIP IN COMMUNITY

The commitments expressed above lead to the realization of the Vision of the

Parish for each of the members to become genuine disciples of Jesus marked by

selflessness, self-sacrificing love, and intimate imitation of Christ. Bound by a common

life of faith, worship and values, they witness to God’s Love, Compassion and Mercy in

the world and thereby contribute to the promotion of the fullness of life for all. Sense of

community is important in the life of a parish. Christ-like community building is

characterized by unity in diversity, active concern for and contribution to the common

good, delegation of responsibilities, empowerment of community leaders and members,

and community enculturation of Christian values.


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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE

On February 2, 1854, Feast of the Presentation,General Manuel Pavia y Lacy

arrived in Manila to serve as the 62nd Governor-General of the Philippine Islands.

Having defended the child queen Isabela II from the claims of her unclePrince Carlos,

he was awarded earlier with the title ofMarquez of Novaliches, a small village 60 kms

away from the city of Valencia.

One of his first projects in the Philippines was to establish a penal colony

where prisoners would be given lands and their freedom as long as they develop the

area of settlement. When they cleared the area, they called itHacienda Tala because it

was like a star that had fallen in the heavily forested area. It then attracted people from

Meycauayan, Polo, San Mateo and Montalban to form a larger community.

WhenGen. Manuel Pavia left on October 28, 1854, the settlement grew to

comprise the nine barrios at present: Bagbag, San Bartolome, Bagbaguin, Kaybiga,

Llano, Bagombong, De Paro, Camarin, Tala and 5 sitios: Kapre, Damong Maliit, Pasong

Putik, Maligaya and San Agustin. The inhabitants therefore decided to form a municipio

with aGobernadorcillo: Presidente Munisipal, Teniente Mayor, Cabeza de Barangay and

proposed to name it in honor ofGen. Manuel Pavia, Marquez de Novaliches. In January

26, 1856, the 64th Governor-General Manuel Crespo y Cebrian therefore officially

established the town of Novaliches.

In the same year Archbishop Jose Aranguren, OAR, sent the Augustinians under

Padre Andres Martin to establish the first Church in the newly established municipio

dedicated toNuestra Senora de la Merced.

It was in Novaliches that Andres Bonifacio organized the Katipunan so that when

the first shot of the revolution was fired on August 24, 1886, in Pugad Lawin, the second

shot was at Binuksok, Novaliches. When the Katipuneros massacredGen. Luis and his

soldiers and burned the convent, the Church was left abandoned by the Augustinians

for almost 35 years. Only in 1931 did the clergy return with the diocesan priests:Padre


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Paterno Bernabe, Padre Nicolas San Juan, Msgr. Hernando Antiporda, Padre Francisco

Santiago, Padre Segundo Alto.

In 1990, the present area of Novaliches came under the Ecclesiastical Districts of

Kalmana and Quezon City. In 1994, the new District of Quezon City North wasestablished by Jaime Cardinal Sin, D.D, and was headed byMost Rev. Francisco

Claver, SJ, andMsgr. Felipe Ocol as his Episcopal vicar. In 1996,Most Rev. Teodoro

Bacani, took over the two districts of Kalmana and Quezon City North whereMsgr.

Alfonso Bugaoan, Jr., served as Episcopal Vicar. In March 2002, the new Ecclesiastical

District of Novaliches comprising the bulk of Quezon City North and Kalookan North

comprising 51 parishes was established withBishop Bacani as her District Bishop and

Fr. Gerardo Tapiador as her Episcopal vicar.

On December 7, 2002, the Diocese of Novaliches was formally established and

promulgated at the Villa San Miguel with the appointment ofBishop Teodoro Bacani, Jr.,

as her first Bishop. He was formally installed on January 16, 2003 at the Good

Shepherd Cathedral in Fairview, Quezon City, where he also appointed the first Vicar

General,Fr. Gerardo Tapiador, first Chancellor,Fr. Jaime Lara and firstOeconomus,Fr.

James Gaa.

On June 10, 2003Bishop Bacani left for the United States of America, taking an

extended leave from the Diocese pending completion of an investigation initiated by

Rome on certain allegations made against him. Meantime, in order to closely oversee

the still very young diocese in his absence, theMost Rev. Antonio R. Tobias, D.D. of the

Diocese of San Fernando, La Union, was appointed Apostolic Administrator of

Novaliches on June 19, 2003. In late November of that same year, Rome formally

accepted the resignation ofBishop Bacani and likewise announced the appointment of

Bishop Tobias as the new Ordinary of Novaliches. On January 26, 2004,Bishop Tobias

was installed as the Second Bishop of Novaliches at solemn ceremonies held at theGood Shepherd Cathedral Shrine, presided by the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines,

theMost Rev. Antonio Franco, D.D.

In the first year of his ministration to the Diocese of Novaliches following his

installation, the new Bishop carried out two principal initiatives: first, the setting up of an


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ad hoc committee to study and to recommend a better organizational management set

up for the Diocese. One of the key recommendations that this Committee pushed

forward was the creation of another office of vicar general in addition to the already

existing one, splitting two major areas of responsibility normally performed by one vicar

general in behalf of the Bishop: hence, a Vicar General for Administration and a Vicar

General for Pastoral Affairs. Acting on this recommendation, the Bishop appointed the

members of the new Curia with Fr. Miguelito G. Lagrimas and Fr. Antonio E. Labiao, Jr.,

as Vicars General for Administration and for Pastoral Affairs, respectively. The following

priests were also appointed and officially installed with the new Vicars General on

December 7, 2004 at the Good Shepherd Cathedral, namely, Fr. Marlou V. Lemaire,

Oeconomus, and Fr. Jaime Z. Lara andFr. Jerome U. Rosalinda as Chancellor and

Vice-Chancellor respectively.

Another important initiative in the wake of the aforementioned major

organizational shake-up was the staging on March 22, 2004 of the 1st Urban Poor

Summit led by the Diocesan Social Services and Development Ministry (SSDM) in

partnership with Caritas Manila and the Assisi Foundation. That one-day Summit was

attended by more than 500 participants with the resultant discussion serving

subsequently as the basis for the setting up of the Social Action programs of the

Diocese.

The following year 2005 was also a very vital and determinative year for the

Diocese. At the Bohol R&R Clergy gathering on February 21-24, 2005, the Clergy

decided to pursue the following programs: Standardization Program, General Reshuffle

of Priests’ Assignments, One-Priest Directorship of all Diocesan Schools and the closing

down of the Good Shepherd House of Formation. Then on March 11-12, 2005, for two

days in a row, the Clergy, the Religious and the Lay leaders of the Diocese gathered

together at the Mater Carmeli School in Lagro, Novaliches for the 1

st

Diocesan GeneralPastoral Assembly. From that first general and major pastoral gathering came forth the

Vision-Mission Statement of the Diocese, one from which would flow many other

important and significant changes in policies and procedures that would further shape

the future of the young diocese.


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In May of that same year, the Pastoral Office of the Diocese was formally set up

with five (5) pastoral commissions and BEC Team. The Standardization Program was

implemented on April 2006 and the first General Reshuffle of the Diocesan Parish

Priests was effected on June 2007.

Meanwhile, in pursuit of thoroughgoing reforms and reorganization following the

Bohol vision, the Parochial Schools Association-Novaliches (PSA-Nova) was

reorganized. In its place the new Roman Catholic Bishop of Novaliches-Educational

System (RCBN-ES) was created with all parochial schools put under one priest

directorship withFr. Albert N. Delvo,thus, appointed as Superintendent-Director.

Following the massive reorganization of parochial schools and parishes, with entirely

new parish priests in place, so also came the election of new Vicar Foranes for all the

existing vicariates. This vicariate election in turn ushered in the formation of the new set

of officers and members of the Presbyteral Council.

Also in that same year 2005 which was designated as the Eucharistic-Marian Year,

two landmark pastoral-theological congresses were held in the Diocese: the Eucharistic

Congress on the 11th to the 13th of August at the Celebrity Sports Plaza, and the Marian

Congress on the 9th of December at the huge parking lot of SM City Fairview.

On November 14-15, 2008, the Diocesan Strategic Planning was held. A

Diocesan survey was conducted to prepare for this planning. Seven (7) strategic goals

were formulated to direct the work of the different pastoral commissions and ministries.

Furthering the pastoral growth in the Diocese,Bishop Antonio R. Tobias, D.D

promulgated the PPC Guidelines on August 15, 2009. The Guidelines aim at helping

the parishes in organizing their pastoral councils.

As the administrative and pastoral affairs of the Diocese developed with newoffices, commissions, and ministries created, the need for a bigger and more integrated

Diocesan Office was felt. Thus, on July 2012, the Chancery transferred from its original

and rather cramped office space at the second floor of the Good Shepherd Parish

Church building facing Omega Street to the 2nd Floor of the Good Shepherd Parish


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Pastoral Formation Center facing Regalado Avenue. Ditto, the Pastoral Office from St.

Peter Parish in Regalado Avenue, Quezon City moved to the same office venue.

On December 7, 2012, the Diocese marked the 10th anniversary of its

Establishment and this it did with thanksgiving, joy, and confidence that it has been on

the right track towards becoming aCommunity of the Lord’s Disciples of the Church of

the Poor as it has primarily envisioned.

Since 2003 the diocese has further grown from fifty-one (51) to sixty-eight (68)

parishes, and from six (6) to eleven (11) vicariates.

PPC GUIDELINES

I. INTRODUCTION

“By divine institution, the Holy Church is ordered and governed with a

wonderful diversity. ‘For just as in one body we have many members, yet all


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the members have not the same function, so we, though many, are one body

in Christ, but severally members one of another’. Therefore, the chosen

People of God is one: ‘one Lord, one faith, one baptism’; sharing a common

dignity as members from their regeneration in Christ, having the same filial

grace and the same vocation to perfection; possessing in common onesalvation, one hope and one undivided charity.” (Lumen Gentium 32).

In recognition of this basic unity and dignity of Christ’s faithful, and the varied

and unique charisms each one possesses, lay people are encouraged to

undertake a more active role in the pastoral life and mission of the Church.

Since, in baptism, they share in the role of Jesus Christ as priest, prophet and

king, they “have their work cut out for them in the life and activity of the

Church. Their activity is so necessary within the Church communities that

without it the apostolate of the pastors is often unable to achieve its fulleffectiveness.” (Apostolicam Actuousitatem 10.)

Pastors, therefore, are urged to “recognize and promote the dignity as well as

the responsibility of the laity in the Church.” Hence, they are to listen to their

advice, “confidently assign duties to them in the service of the Church” and

encourage them to develop their own initiative (Lumen Gentium 37). They

“must work together with the lay faithful, and … sincerely acknowledge and

promote the dignity of the laity and the part proper to them in the mission of

the Church… They must willingly listen to the laity, consider their wants in afraternal spirit, recognize their experience and competence in the different

areas of human activity, so that together with them they will be able to

recognize the signs of the times” (Presbyterorum Ordinis 9).

A significant response to the abovementioned teaching and active

recommendations of the Second Vatican Council regarding the common

responsibility of all the faithful in the life and mission of the Church and the

mutual cooperation between the laity and the pastors of the Church, the

establishment of Pastoral Councils in the diocese and in parishes wasintroduced into the 1986 Code of Canon Law. It is a new institution in the

canonical system.

• Canon 536, §1 – “If, after consulting the council of priests, the

diocesan Bishop considers it opportune, a pastoral council is to be

established in each parish. In this council, which is presided over by


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the parish priest, Christ’s faithful, together with those who by virtue of

their office are engaged in pastoral care in the parish; give their help in

fostering pastoral action.”§2 – “The pastoral council has only a

consultative vote, and it is regulated by the norms laid down by the

diocesan Bishop.”

• Second Plenary Council of the Philippines. – “Parish Pastoral Councils

shall be supported, developed and renewed according to the norms of

the Code of Canon Law and appropriate diocesan norms” (PCP-II,

a.128,3).

II. NATURE OF PPC

Composed of members truly representative and reflective of the entire parish

community (c. 512 §2), the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a body that is

constituted and presided over by the Parish Priest so that the faithful

collaborate with and help him through their expert advice on pastoral and

apostolic subjects (c. 536, §2). As a consultative body according to Canon

Law, it studies, gives advice, and fosters pastoral activity in the parish. In the

light of the Philippine pastoral context, it also serves as an executive and

coordinating body in pursuit of the vision-mission of the parish.

Its nature and function are similar to the diocesan pastoral council and is

regulated by particular norms coming from the diocesan bishop. Though

strictly speaking, its role is only consultative, with the pastor still having the

final decision, prudent pastoral leadership demands that the pastor consults

with and listens to the Parish Pastoral Council. He ought not to ignore the

advice and opinions of its members on the various pastoral concerns of the

parish. In fact, he should recognize and empower the PPC towards fruitful and

meaningful implementation of pastoral programs.

III. PURPOSE

As a Consultative body, the PPC has a two-fold dimension of purpose:


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INTRA

A.Strengthens and deepens the faith of the PPC members and their

service-commitment to the people of God

B.Develops a spirituality based on following Jesus in His words and

deeds, inspiring selfless service, compassionate leadership, humane

and Chirstian work-ethics

C.Builds worshipping, serving, self-determining and reliant communities

in touch with the local, national and global realities enabling members

to read the signs of the times

EXTRA

A.Considers and reflects upon pastoral concerns expressly brought to its

attention by the Parish Priest, the parish community and BECs, and

propose practical resolves and/or concrete actions thereupon

B.Presents and submits to the attention of the Parish Priest apostolic

concerns, pastoral agenda and/or administrative issues in the Parish

as perceived by the Council Members, for proper attention and action

C.Attentively and carefully listens to the voice, feels the pulse of the

Parishioners in general and particular sections thereof in order to

address their felt pastoral needs and concerns

IV. FUNCTIONS

The PPC realizes and concretizes its purpose by being faithful to its functions:

A.Identifies and studies the situations and conditions of life, needs, ideas

and hopes of the parishioners

B.Defines the Vision-Mission of the Parish in conformity with the Gospel

Values, with the teachings of the Church, and the Vision-Mission of the

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C.Draws a strategic plan which will help attain the vision-mission of the

parish in consonance with the threefold functions of Christ, which are

Worship (Priestly), Teaching (Prophetic) and Service (Kingly) and with a

special focus on the building of the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs),especially among the poor and marginalized sectors of the parish

D.Leads in the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and recommendation

of policies, procedures, programs and projects, meant to inspire the

different ministries toward a more dynamic Parish in its life of fellowship

(Koinonia), of witness(Martyria), and of service(Diakonia)

E.Makes itself accountable to the Parish Priest, to the Bishop and the

Diocesan Commissions and Vicariate Coordinating Teams on the onehand, and holds the ministries under it accountable on the other hand,

through compliance to reportorial requirements in terms of pastoral

programs, and finances

V. MEMBERSHIP

A.COMPOSITION OF THE PPC

There are three levels in the Composition of the PPC: The PPC Officers, the

PPC Executive Committee (Execom), and the entire PPC body.

1.PPC Officers

a.Parish Priest

b.Chairperson

c.Vice Chairperson

d.Secretarye.Treasurer*to be reviewed upon creation of PFC Guidelines

f.Auditor*to be reviewed upon creation of PFC Guidelines

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a.PPC Officers

b.Coordinators of Ministries (Worship, Growth in Faith, Social Action)

c.BEC Pastoral Team Coordinator

d.Chairperson of Parish Finance Council (ex-officio)* to be reviewed upon

creation of PFC Guidelines

3.PPC Members

a.Executive Committee

b.Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ministry Coordinator

c.Ministry of Lectors and Commentators Coordinator

d.Liturgical Music Ministry Coordinator

e.Ministry of Altar Servers Coordinator

f.Ministry of Reception of Gifts Coordinator

g.Ministry of Care for the Sanctuary and Sacristy Coordinatorh.Formation in Faith Ministry Coordinator

i.Catechetical Ministry Coordinator

j.Biblical Apostolate Coordinator

k.Youth Ministry Coordinator

l.Family and Life Ministry Coordinator

m.Stewardship Ministry Coordinator

n.Vocation Ministry Coordinator

o.Social Communications Ministry Coordinator

p.Health and Nutrition Ministry Coordinatorq.Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry Coordinator

r.Care for the Elderly Ministry Coordinator

s.Economic Development Ministry Coordinator

t.Education and Scholarship Ministry Coordinator

u.Pastoral Care for Children and Vulnerable Adults Ministry Coordinator

v.Persons with Disability Ministry Coordinator

w.Migrants Ministry Coordinator

x.Labor Ministry Coordinator

y.Land and Housing Ministry Coordinatorz.Public Affairs Ministry Coordinator

aa.Restorative Justice Ministry Coordinator

ab.Ecology/Environment Ministry Coordinator

ac.Pamayanan Head

ad.Chapel Stewardship Head

ae.Heads of Associations of the Christian Faithful


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4. Others who may be invited:

a.Representatives of Parochial Schools

b.Heads of Religious Communities

c.Leaders of Partner Organizations

B.MINISTRIES

1.Worship Ministries

a.Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ministry

b.Ministry of Lectors and Commentators

c.Liturgical Music Ministry

d.Ministry of Altar Servers

e.Ministry of Reception of Gifts

f.Ministry of Care for the Sanctuary and Sacristy

2.Growth in Faith Ministries

The Growth in Faith Ministries are autonomous and clustered for coordination

of formation programs.

a.Formation in Faith Ministry

b.Youth Ministry

c.Family and Life Ministry

d.Stewardship Ministry

e.Vocation Ministry

f.Social Communications Ministry

3.Social Action Ministries

Parishes may vary in the number of their social action ministries, based on

parish needs and resources.

Compassionate Care Ministries

a.Health and Nutrition Ministry Coordinator


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b.Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry Coordinator

c.Care for the Elderly Ministry Coordinator

Human Development Ministries

d.Economic Development Ministry Coordinatore.Education and Scholarship Ministry Coordinator

Social Transformation Ministries

f.Pastoral Care for Children and Vulnerable Adults Ministry Coordinator

g.Persons with Disability Ministry Coordinator

h.Migrants Ministry Coordinator

i.Labor Ministry Coordinator

j.Land and Housing Ministry Coordinator

k.Good Governance and Public Affairs Ministry Coordinatorl.Restorative Justice Ministry Coordinator

m.Ecology/Environment Ministry Coordinator

C.QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS

1.Parishioner

2.Catholic

3.Practices the faith, with good moral standing in the community

4.Has the desire, interest, commitment and time to fulfill the functions and

duties of the office without expecting anything in return

5.Open to formation and renewal

6.Has basic knowledge of and interest in BEC or Ministry work

D.INELIGIBILITY

A parishioner is ineligible from membership in the Council if he/she is one of

the following:

1.Salaried employee of the Parish

2.Elected Public Official


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VI. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PPC OFFICERS AND

MEMBERS

A.Parish Priest – By virtue of his jurisdictional competence and administrative

accountability, the Parish Priest shall be the Head and President of the PPC.He shall have the following functions:

1.Appoints the officers and members of the PPC and the rest of the

members not included among the regular or ex-officio members

2.Convenes and presides over all PPC meetings, but he could request the

Chairperson of the PPC to moderate the meeting

3.Works towards the attainment of the constitutive PPC objectives as well

as directs and coordinates its activities

4.Formally terminates a PPC member gravely erring in faith and morals,not conforming to the Code of Conduct of the PPC and seriously

neglecting to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities

B.Chairperson

1.Works in close coordination with the Parish Priest

2.Moderates PPC meetings when delegated by the Parish Priest

3.Represents the Parish Priest when delegated and renders a report to him

4.Monitors the implementation of PPC decisions, programs and activities5.Coordinates with the Parish Priest and other PPC members in setting the

agenda for meetings

6.Serves as parish lay representative in vicariate and diocesan affairs and

meetings

7.Performs other related tasks as may be assigned by the Parish Priest

C.Vice Chairperson

1.Works closely with the Chairperson of the PPC2.Assumes or takes over the functions of the Chairperson in his/her absence

or physical incapacity

3.Helps ensure a smooth flow of the operations of the PPC by coordinating

with the heads of different commissions, ministries and BEC leaders

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5.Performs other related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

D.Secretary

1.Issues notices for PPC meetings and disseminates all neededcommunications

2.Records the minutes of the PPC meetings and reads the minutes of the

meeting, and keeps all pertinent records

3.Ensures the effective flow of communication within the Parish

4.Maintains at all times an accurate and up-to-date directory of the officers

and members of the PPC


E.Treasurer*to be reviewed upon creation of PFC Guidelines

1.Has responsibility for the receipt, collection, deposit/safekeeping and

proper use and application of the funds of the PPC

2.Maintains accounting records for all receipts and disbursements of funds

of the PPC

3.Prepares the periodic financial reports of the PPC

4.Ensures that all funds are properly accounted for in compliance with the

principle of accountability, transparency and trustworthiness


F.Auditor*to be reviewed upon creation of PFC Guidelines

1.Audits, verifies and examines the Books of Accounts of the PPC Funds,

chapel Funds and all other organizations in the parish

2.Prepares and submits to the PPC quarterly reports on the financial status

of all the commissions, organizations, movements and committees


G.Ministry Coordinator

1.Facilitates the meetings of the ministry

2.Gives regular reports of ministry status and concerns to the PPC

3.Recommends necessary activities for consideration of the PPC

4.Represents the ministry in parish, vicariate and diocesan level activities


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5.Maintains close coordination with other ministries for smooth and

undisrupted implementation of programs/activities

6.Identifies and recommends potential ministry members and leaders

7.Submits annual plan with budgetary requirements to the PPC based on

the reports of the sub-ministry heads.

8.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

H.BEC Pastoral Team Coordinator

1.Forms and leads the Parish BEC Pastoral Team whose function is to

spearhead the organizing and strengthening of BECs, to provide the

formation of the existing BECs in the Parish, and to monitor and animate

BECs to ensure their long term viability

2.In coordination with all the Ministries, provides necessary assistance toensure the sustainability of BECs, especially formation and training to

upgrade individual skills and capabilities and deepen the commitment of

the BEC leaders

3.Attends to BECs that require special attention

4.Monitors social needs of the BECs and reports them to the PPC for

appropriate action

5.Ensures periodic evaluation and planning of the BECs


I.Bukluran/Kawan/Pamayanan Head

1.Presides overBukluran/Kawan /Pamayanan meetings, respectively

2.Serves as coordinator: of household heads forBukluran Head,of

BukluranHeads for KawanHead, and of KawanHeads for Pamayanan

Head

3.Supervises andassists in the implementation of pastoral programs in the

Bukluran/Kawan/Pamayanan,respectively

4.Represents theBukluransin Kawanactivities for KawanHead, and theKawansin PPC meetings and parish activities forPamayanan Head


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1.Supervises and coordinates religious activities in the Chapel

2.Represents the Chapel in PPC meetings

3.Facilitates the meetings of the Chapel Stewardship Team

4.Reports regularly to the PPC on the status of the Chapel

5.Performs related tasks as the Parish priest may assign

K.Heads of Associations of the Christian Faithful

1.Represents the organization in PPC meetings

2.Informs the organization of PPC decisions and activities


VII. MINISTRIES: COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS

A.WORSHIP MINISTRIES

This Ministry attains its full effectiveness by leading and uniting the faithful to

come to the liturgical celebrations with full, conscious, and active participation

glorifying the Lord and aimed at sanctification of parishioners. Headed by its

coordinator, it is composed of the coordinators and members of the different

ministries.

1. Composition

a.Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ministry

b.Ministry of Lectors and Commentators

c.Liturgical Music Ministry

d.Ministry of Altar Servers

e.Ministry of Reception of Gifts

f.Ministry of Care for the Sanctuary and Sacristy

2. Specific Responsibilities

a.Provide for dignified, orderly, animated and meaningful liturgical

celebrations, especially of the Eucharist and the sacraments in

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(CBCP) approved Episcopal Commission on Liturgy (ECL) Statutes for

Diocesan Liturgy Commission

b.Guided by liturgical rites in accordance with the general norms, make

provisions for the updating of liturgical practices for growth and

deepening of faith and commitment so as to enhance worship life andcommunity service

c.Promote the love and devotion for the Eucharist, the Blessed Virgin

Mary and the Saints through Liturgical Celebrations and devotional

practices

d.Coordinate with the Vicariate and Diocesan Worship Commission on

programs, updates and other liturgical activities

e.Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate all parish liturgical celebrations

and devotional practices

f.Submit periodical progress report to the parish pastoral council and tothe vicariate worship heads

g.Schedule regular meetings as agreed upon with ministries and

devotional groups

h.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

B.GROWTH IN FAITH MINISTRIES

1.Formation in Faith Ministry

Tasked to design and facilitate an integral human and Christian formation, the

Formation in Faith Ministry ensures that parishioners, especially those

involved in the different ministries, grow in their knowledge of the faith and

become more mature in their Christian life and mission. The members of the

Formation in Faith Ministry are the heads of the different groups involved in

formation work and other individuals designated by the Parish priest.

a.Composition

i.Catechetical Ministry

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iii.Biblical Apostolate

iv.Parish Renewal Experience (PREX)

v.Cursillo Cristianidad Movement

b.Specific Responsibilities

i. Provides spiritual formation in order to deepen the faith and

commitment of Church workers and likewise provide pastoral

formation to upgrade skills in pastoral management

ii. Deepens the knowledge of parishioners on the Word of God as

the means to sustain, nourish and deepen their faith

iii. Promotes more effective catechesis on renewal in the Church

according to the teachings of Vatican II, 2nd Plenary Council of

the Philippines (PCP II), and PCM II

iv. Develops a pool of formators, speakers and resource persons

v. Coordinates with the Vicariate Formation in Faith Ministry and

Diocesan Formation in Faith Commission on the Diocesan

evangelization program for implementation at the Parish level

vi. Plans, implements and evaluates the programs and activities of

the Ministry according to its functions and Parish/Diocesan

Vision-Mission and Guidelines

vii. Recommends to the PPC relevant policies

viii. Leads parish participation in formation in faith activities at the

vicariate and diocesan levels

ix. Submits periodically a progress report to the PPC, Vicariate

Formation in Faith Coordinating Team, and Formation in Faith

Commission

x. Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

2.Youth Ministry

Engaged in the dynamic work of evangelization for young people, the

Parish Youth Ministry is composed of youth core leaders who work along

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The main task of the team is to ensure that young people in the parish

grow in their faith and become more actively involved in the life and

mission of the Church.

a.Composition

i.Parish Youth

ii. Young Professionals

iii. Campus Ministries

iv. Out-of-School Youth

v. Other Youth Organizations


i.Provides for the formation and organization of the youth to

realize their potential, motivate their participation in church

programs and prepare them as future parish leaders

ii.Mobilizes the youth as instrument of evangelization among their

fellow youth and others

iii.Coordinates with the Vicariate and Youth Commission on the

diocesan youth program for implementation at the parish level

iv.Plans, implements and evaluates the programs and activities of

the Commissionv.Recommends to the PPC relevant policies

vi.Coordinates and monitors the projects of the organizations

under the Commission on Youth of the Diocese

vii.Submits periodically a progress report to the PPC, Vicariate

Youth Coordinating Team, and Youth Commission

viii.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

3.Family and Life Ministry

The Ministry aims to facilitate in the accompaniment of Catholic Families in

their journey of faith through programs of formation (Pre-CANA seminars,

marriage encounter weekends, Christian Life Program, etc.) and activities

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parents and children. Headed by a couple-coordinator, the Ministry is

constituted by groups involved in this important apostolate in the Church.

a.Composition

i.Pre-CANA or Marriage Preparation

ii.Marriage Enrichment

iii.Parenting Ministry

iv.Family Counseling

v.Responsible Parenthood and Natural Family Planning

vi.Shepherding and Advocacy


i. Promotes among the parishioners the importance of the

sacrament of matrimony

ii. Provides adequate spiritual and psycho-emotional preparation

for engaged couples through the Pre-CANA Seminar

iii. Enriches the relationship of married couples through the

Marriage Encounter Program and its subsequent deepening

programs which encourage fuller family life and more active

participation in the parishiv. Enriches the relationships of parents with their children through

the Family Encounter Program, the Sons and Daughters

Encounter Program, Parenting Seminar and other subsequent

deepening programs

v. Encourages married couples, through education and

mobilization, to be more involved in shaping public policies

affecting the integrity of marriage, family and life

vi. Provides personalized guidance and counseling to marriedcouples and families

vii. Plans, implements and evaluates the programs and activities of

the Ministry

viii. Recommends to the PPC relevant policies


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ix. Submits periodically a progress report to the PPC, Vicariate

Family and Life Coordinating Team and Diocesan Family and

Life Commission

x. Connects with the Diocese on the programs related to Family

life and spirituality

xi. Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

4.Stewardship Ministry

Committed to propagate the Spirituality of Stewardship, the Ministry

designs, implements, monitors and evaluates formation programs,

structures or systems in the Parish. The same is provided for the different

Parish Chapels, BECs and organizations, encouraging the whole parish to

adopt generosity and stewardship as a way of life as witnesses of faith.

The Ministry specifically ensures that parishioners appreciate and live out

their being good stewards of all talents, time, treasure, life and faith.

a.Composition:

i.Spirituality of Stewardship

ii.Balik-Handog Program


i.Designs formation programs that would promote Spirituality of

Stewardship as a way of life in every parishioner, especially

among those involved in the different ministries

ii.Develops, plans and implements creative ways of tapping the

resources of the parishioners for self-reliance (Balik-Handog

Program and Abolition of Arancel System)

iii.Comes up with activities that would concretely make people

practice stewardship for the Church and for the poor

iv.Submits ministry reports to the PPC on the Balik-Handog

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vi.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

5.Vocation Ministry

Specific Responsibilities

i.Spearheads the promotion of vocations in the parish

ii.Organizes recruitment of potential candidates for vocations

iii.Does pastoral accompaniment programs for those engaged in

vocations

iv.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

6.Social Communications Ministry

Specific Responsibilities

i.Networking with television, radio and print media platforms

including TV Maria, Radio Veritas, among others

ii.Manages social media advocacies and activities of the parish

iii.Does research, documentation, and information management

iv.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assignC.SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRIES

The Social Action mission of the Church is broad and covers a number of

interrelated yet unique aspects. To facilitate better understanding and

appreciation of our mission, three sub-clusters or sub-categories are

presented--- Compassionate Care Ministries, Human Development Ministries,

and Social Transformation Ministries. These are organized based on the

needs and the direction of the parish.

1. Composition

Compassionate Care Ministries

a.Health and Nutrition Ministry

b.Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry

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Human Development Ministries

d.Economic Development Ministry

e.Education and Scholarship Ministry

Social Transformation Ministries

f.Pastoral Care for Children and Vulnerable Adults Ministry

g.Persons with Disability Ministry

h.Migrants Ministry

i.Labor Ministry

j.Land and Housing Ministry

k.Good Governance and Public Affairs Ministry

l.Restorative Justice Ministry

m.Ecology/Environment Ministry

2. Specific Responsibilities

a.Plans, implements and evaluates the programs and activities of the

Ministry

b.Coordinates with Diocesan and Vicariate Social Action Commission

in the implementation of programs and services at the parish level

c.Establishes effective networking/partnership with public and private

organizations involved in social programsd.Recommends to the PPC relevant policies

e.Coordinates and monitors different programs and projects under

Ministry

f.Submits periodic reports to the PPC, Vicariate Social Action

Coordinating Team, and Social Action Commission

g.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

3. Descriptions of Ministries

COMPASSIONATE CARE MINISTRIES

These are the works of mercy of the Church, providing special

attention to parishioners who are living in survival, crisis, or

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a.Health and Nutrition Ministry

i. Develops a sustainable program for health and nutrition of

the parishii. Recruits physicians, dentists, nurses and other professionals

for the Clinic

iii. Organizes and mobilizes volunteers for feeding programs

iv. Monitors and periodically evaluates the programs

v. Creates and manages a data base of beneficiaries

vi. Cascades the programs to the mission areas and works

closely with the BECs

vii. Establishes partnerships with volunteers, government

agencies, non-government or civic organizations to improveor expand the programs

viii.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

b.Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry

i.Develops an orderly and responsive program for disaster

response in the Parish

ii.Does stockpiling and periodically monitors availability of relief

iii.Creates a data base on hazards, strengths, and resources of

the community

iv.Provides formation and capacity-building for preparedness

and contingency measures

v.Works with government agencies and non-government or

civic organizations in the design and implementation of

activities

vi.Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

c.Care for the Elderly Ministry

i. Develops a needs-based and responsive program for the

elderly in the Parish

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iii. Works with partner organizations, government agencies, and

socio-civic organizations concerned for the welfare of the

elderly

iv. Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES

These are the works of development of the Church, providing

capacity-building, education, and creating measures for the

economic development of individuals and communities.

d.Economic Development Ministry

i. Works with the poor and marginalized in crafting economicdevelopment programs towards self-reliant families and

communities

ii. Designs and implements savings mobilization, micro-

financing, financial literacy, livelihood trainings,

entrepreneurship and income-generating programs.

iii. Creates management teams to spearhead planning, proper

implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programs

iv. partners with government agencies, non-government or

socio-civic organizations to improve or expand the programs

v. Generates funds that can also subsidize and assist related

start-up programs for economic development

vi. Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

e. Education and Scholarship Ministry

i. Prepares clear guidelines for the educational assistance or

scholarship programs

ii. Helps to source out funds from generous parishioners and

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iii. Partners with educational institutions supportive of the

programs

iv. Takes charge of screening and selection of beneficiaries

v. Designs a formation program for the beneficiaries

vi. Ensures the sustainability of the programvii. Performs related tasks as the Parish Priest may assign

SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES

These are the works of transformation of the Church, advocating for

policies, structures, and systems on socio-political, cultural, and

communal issues that affect the lives of families and communities.

f.Pastoral Care for Children and Vulnerable Adults Ministry

Women and children are change agents in the community. With

the rise of violence, especially committed against women and

children, even in the inner sanctum of the home, the parish

needs a ministry for their survival, protection, development, and

participation.

g.Persons with Disability Ministry

Ever aware of the various gifts that persons with disabilities can

contribute to the life of the Church and society at large, despite

their various situations and conditions, the parish is strongly

encouraged to set-up a persons-with-disability (PWD) desk to

welcome children and adults with disabilities to become active

church members. Parish programs that not only respond to their

special needs but, more importantly, seek to empower them tobe more productive agents of social transformation may be

coordinated with the Diocesan ministry to persons with

disabilities.

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With the increasing number of families set apart because of

migration due mainly to economic reasons and the social costs

of this economic trend, there is a greater need for the parish to

set up ministry for the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) andtheir families based in the Philippines.

i.Labor Ministry

Unemployment and underemployment remain problems in the

Philippines. The parish may help its people, especially the most

vulnerable workers by protecting their rights thru organizing and

by undertaking trainings and skills-development to empower

them. Also, by organizing a labor desk, the parish can provideassistance to those who may have issues related to labor

problems, disputes and unjust labor practices.

j.Land and Housing Ministry

Considering that many parishes in the Diocese of Novaliches

have large population of urban poor in informal settlements, the

Land and Housing Ministry becomes an important component in

the work of evangelization. The Ministry is tasked to further

understand, along with the BECs in the mission areas, the

issues, needs and problems that confront the urban poor

communities. Certain initiatives could be explored in the area of

low cost housing, sanitation, utilities and lighting and cementing

of path-walks. This could be done by organizing the

communities and facilitating their access to these services from

government agencies and institutions like the Urban Poor Affairs

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The Public Affairs Ministry aims to promote good governance

and empowered citizenry among the Catholic faithful. This

includes formation of good governance advocates, forging

partnerships with the local government leaders, and community

mobilization for policy reforms.

l.Restorative Justice Ministry

Restorative Justice Ministry answers the command of Jesus to

visit those in prison, who nowadays: in penitentiaries, jails,

precinct, lock-up cells and youth offender reception centers.

Even hardened criminals can become useful members of

society. This insight has prompted the Church to establish a

Restorative Justice Ministry aimed at making offenders, their

victims and correctional community members work together for

the resolution and healing of the consequences of a crime.

The Ministry works to promote effective rehabilitation of those

prison or jail residents. The program also fields paralegal

volunteers to follow up cases and help facilitate the release of

those proven innocent, or who have already served their time.

Inmates benefit from training sessions where they learn

livelihood skills. They are also offered courses in values

formation and family life seminars, preparing them for peaceful

and productive lives as they are reintegrated into the community.

m.Ecology/Environment Ministry

The Ministry on Environment is meant to help the parish

community and BECs to address environmental issues and their

corresponding impact on people, especially the poor. The

Ministry also helps develop new patterns and habits that would

improve the environment through proper disposal of waste,

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ministry is also concerned with policies concerning the

environment, partnerships with the barangay and the city

government for environmental preservation.

VIII.BUILDING AND SUSTAINING BASIC ECCLESIAL

COMMUNITIES (BECs)

Responding to the mandate of the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines

(PCP II) and faithful to the thrust of the Diocese of Novaliches to build the

Church of the Poor, the parishes are committed to empower the faithful to

grow as Christians and as a community of disciples within the grassroots’

structure of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs). To ensure that this focal

element of the vision-mission is realized, a BEC Pastoral Team is highly

recommended to be constituted, in order to focus on this particular ministry of

organizing BECs in the whole parish, particularly in the mission areas.

Organization includes immersion, dialogue of life, identification and training of

leaders, mobilization, prayer meetings, reflection and celebration.

A. BEC ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

1.The entire parish is composed of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs).

However, to facilitate the management, development and monitoring of

these communities, there is a need to form several levels of groupings.

2.The most basic unit or cell of a BEC is termed “BUKLURAN”. It is

composed of ten (10) to fifteen (15) families in the neighborhood. This

term connotes close interpersonal relationships among neighbors.

3.Two (2) or three (3) and moreBuklurans can be grouped together, mostly

by reason of geographical proximity, into a “KAWAN”. This term has amore pastoral nuance. The heads of eachBukluran constitute the leaders

of theKawan.

4.Depending on the size of the parish and the existing natural groupings

within the parish, theKawans can be grouped together according to

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communication and coordination. This grouping is termed “PAMAYANAN”,

connoting a larger and more complex community.

5.The Parish BEC Pastoral Team is a core group of leaders consisting of

selected organizers, formators, animators and pastoral workers, whose

functions are to organize communities and form leaders.

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARISH BEC PASTORAL TEAM

1.Organizes, strengthens, sustains the BECS and trains lay leaders in the

parish

2.Makes allPamayananCoordinators automatic members of the Parish BEC

Pastoral Team

3.Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the projects and

activities of the BEC in the areas

4.AllKawanCoordinators and Ministries shall regularly hold their quarterly

meeting and submit their reports regularly

5.Submits periodically a progress report to the PPC

6.Strengthens and sustains the organized BEC in the areas

7.Serves as resource persons for formation and training of lay leaders in the

BEC

8.Coordinates with the Vicariate and Diocesan BEC about activities for

implementation at the parish level

9.Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Parish Priest

IX. ORGANIZATIONAL DIMENSION OF PPC

A.PPC REGULAR MEETINGS

For purposes of planning, monitoring, and evaluation of results of pastoral

programs and activities and for the sharing of information on Diocesan and

Vicariate activities, programs, events and related matters, the PPC shall meet

regularly.

1.To constitute a quorum, 50 % plus 1 should be present during the meeting

2.The PPC shall meet once a month on a specified date and time to be

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3.The PPC shall also meet as the need arises, on a day and time set by the

Parish Priest and/or chairperson.

4.The Parish General Assembly shall be held once or twice a year where

members of mandated organizations are invited. General Pastoral

Assembly includes all active members of the different ministries andorganizations in the Parish.

5.Attendance to the said meetings shall be properly documented and

monitored.

B.MANNER OF SELECTION AND TENURE OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

1.The members of the PPC shall choose three (3) names for each position

among them.2.The Parish Priest shall appoint the officers and members of the PPC based

on the recommended names for each position.

3.The officers of the PPC shall serve for a period of three years,

subject to extension of another three years, as the Parish Priest

deems it necessary.

4.Appointed PPC officers must not hold two (2) or more major positions

during his/her term.

5.In case of vacancy due to prolonged illness, death, resignation, loss of trustand confidence, or transfer of residence among the appointed officers of

the PPC, the newly-appointed officer(s) shall serve only the un-expired

term of the vacated position(s).

6.Tenure of the Ministry Coordinators and BEC group heads can be

longer, as recommended or appointed by the Parish Priest in view

of program sustainability and skills required for the Ministry/BEC positions.

C.PPC RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

1.With transparochial groups: Trans-Parochial groups and communities

serve as a resource pool of human capital and talents. They may be

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activities of the groups with the goals of the parish. Once a transparochial

group expresses its intention to be a parish-based organization, its

admission requires accountability to the parish and compliance to policies.

2.With Homeowners Associations: The PPC shall aim to maintain neighborly

and good working relationships with the homeowners associations

(HOAS). Parishes shall respect and abide by the guidelines of the

association pertaining to use of common spaces in the community. HOAS

have no control over parish or chapel programs and finances.

3.With Partners in the Community: Guided by the principle of subsidiarity

and the exercise of responsible autonomy, a parish may engage in

partnerships with the Barangay, foundations, and other socio-civic

organizations, provided that the partnership (a) is purposive and for the

benefit of the parishioners and; (b) will not incur harm to the parish and to

the Diocese, both in the present and in the future. Unless authorized by

the Diocese, it is advisable for the parish to only enter into time-bound

Understandings or Agreements so as not to bind the succeeding parish

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D.PPC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART*Still subject to changes

PARISH PRIEST(PRESIDENT)

CHAIRPERSONVICE

CHAIRPERSONSECRETARY

TREASURER*

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COORDINATORS

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Cate#$eti#a%1 -i2%i#a%Ap!st!%ate1 et#.) Y!t$ Ministr0,ai%0 an& i"e

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Disaster Prepare&ness an& Resp!nse

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X. CODES OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

A.CODE OF CONDUCT

1.The PPC is a venue not only for matters relevant to the pastoral life of theparish, but typifies the ideal community of the faithful: a community that is

united in the midst of diversities. Therefore, each member should strive to

keep the unity of the PPC through mutual love, respect and care for one

another.

2.The PPC is to be one heart and one mind with the parish priest; therefore,

members must at all times refer to their pastor, through respect and

obedience, as he acts in the person of Christ.

3.Each member, while striving to contribute to the good of the PPC and theparish in general, is to give his/her honest opinion especially on matters in

which he/she has competence. It is considered as right and obligation of

the faithful to make their opinions heard, while respecting the opinions of

others.

CHAPESTE/ARDSHIP HEADS

PAMAYANAN HEADS

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4. Whenever a consensus has been achieved the PPC presents the matter

to the parish priest. The parish priest, although bound by law to consult the

PPC on matters affecting pastoral administration, may or may not act

according to the recommendation, especially if it contradicts right

judgment, diocesan statutes, and the moral precepts of the Church. The

parish priest, by reason of his pastoral leadership, has the prerogative in

matters concerning administration of the parish.

5.Officers and members of the PPC shall attend regular PPC meetings as

well as emergency meetings called by the parish priest. In case of

absence, he/she is to inform the parish priest or the coordinator the reason

for the absence.

6.Officers and members of the PPC shall conduct themselves in a manner

befitting their office, and must therefore be exemplary in faith, morals and

doctrine among the parishioners.

7.By principle of subsidiarity, officers and members of the PPC are to

resolve conflicts and misunderstandings among themselves. They are to

act in a charitable way in solving conflicts when it comes to issues brought

up in the PPC meetings. Character assassination and rumor mongering

habits have no place in the PPC, much more in the Church.

8.Members of the PPC are to be examples of service towards all, especially

the poor and the marginalized. They are to strive to contribute positively to

the teaching of the Lord to take care of the least, the lost and the last, by

their preferential option for the poor as the measuring stick for creation of

policies and programs in the parish.

9.Members of the PPC shall strive to constantly develop themselves through

formation and training seminars.

10.Constant communication among members is encouraged so as to avoid

misunderstandings among the members that lead to conflicts blown out of

proportion. Each member is to strive to patch gaps in communication

through respectful and open dialogue.

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1.Commission of offenses mentioned in Canon Law (from Canon 1 364-1

399), which shall be sanctioned according to the prescriptions of law.

These offenses are committed externally, except those matters of

conscience, and are to be proven. However, no person may be punished

without due process.

2.Any member of the PPC who has been proven guilty, may be suspended

or removed by the parish priest on the basis of the commission of one of

the following:

a. Conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude

b. Conviction of an offense in Civil and Criminal Courts

c. Proven involvement in any well-publicized scandals

d. Conversion to Non-Catholic Religion

e. Hostility and open obstinacy towards the parish priest, the Bishop,

the Church and Her moral teachings and doctrine

3.The parish priest may suspend or remove any member of the PPC upon

valid grounds, from those mentioned above, without prejudice to due

process.

XI. AMENDMENTS

Amendments to the guidelines require 2/3 votes of the total number of parish

priests and chairpersons during the meeting convened by the Bishop for this

purpose. The Guidelines shall be reviewed after every five years.

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A.ORGANIZING THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC)

1.For newly-established parishes, the parish priest may begin to identify and

invite potential leaders and gradually create an interim PPC. This will allow

the parish priest and the lay volunteers to get to know one other, build

rapport, and become more familiar with parish life. Ad hoc positions may

be assigned to the members of the interim PPC.

2.As a pastoral core group, the members can begin the process of

understanding the Diocesan Vision and Mission. A strategic session may

be convened to draft Parish Vision, Mission, and Core Values. An

orientation on the roles and responsibilities of the Council shall follow. The

interim PPC may be consulted in the set-up of structures, systems, and

start-up programs in the parish. After some time, and with the discretion of

the parish priest, the group can formally appoint their leaders following the

process in “Manner of Selection and Tenure of Officers and Members.” A

commissioning ceremony can mark the official appointment of the PPC

officers and members.

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2015 PPC Guidelines