The Strategic Directions of the Diocese of Wangaratta are the foundation on which the Diocese can build a strong future in a time when the environments and communities around us, and the demographics of the church itself, are constantly changing.

WALK IN THE WAY OF CHRIST

INVIGORATING AND INITIATING TRAINING FOR CLERGY AND LAITY

  • Formulating and implementing best practice training for clergy and laity to enable invigorated parish ministry and outreach.

PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY

  • Ongoing spiritual nourishment of parishioners to empower them to enable the voice of Christ and the Church to be heard more widely.

COMMUNICATION: DIOCEAN/PARISH/OTHER ORGANISATIONS

  • Including remote parishes in strategy.
  • Partnerships with other Christian/community organisations.
  • Transparency in communicating Diocesan financial and operational activities.
  • Cathedral connection.

ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO ENCOURAGE GREATER PARTICIPATION

  • Producing/accessing liturgy and events/activities appropriate to different groups.
  • Focusing on young families/youth.
  • Resources and training for engagement across all generations by clergy and laity.

SOCIAL JUSTICE /ENVIRONMENT

  • Caring for creation.
  • Addressing gender based violence.
  • Promoting reconciliation.
  • Acceptance and celebration of diversity.