The Pastoral Plan - 2025 for the Diocese of
Chikmagalur
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2025 is a strategic
guide for the pastoral activities of the Diocese
of Chikmagalur. It aligns with the Karnataka
Region Pastoral Plan and the CCBI Strategic
Plan. The plan focuses on evangelization, faith
formation, social justice, and community
building while embracing Pope Francis' vision of
synodality-Communion, Participation, and
Mission.
Key Sections of the Plan
Vision and Mission
4The
plan envisions a Spirit-filled Community that
witnesses the love of Christ through reconciliation,
justice, fraternity, and love.
4It
emphasizes forming Christ-centered communities
through effective Gospel proclamation, sacramental
life, and outreach to the marginalized.
Core Values and Guiding Principles
4Core
values include human dignity, social justice, gender
equality, environmental stewardship, and
reconciliation.
4Guiding
principles stress inclusivity, transparency,
collaboration, and a preferential option for the
excluded.
Pastoral Commissions and Their Focus Areas The plan includes 22 commissions, each with
specific goals and action plans:
4Basic
Ecclesial Communities (BECs): Strengthening
faith-based neighborhood communities.
4Bible
Commission: Promoting biblical literacy through
study programs, social media engagement, and
Bible-themed events.
4Ecumenism
and Interreligious Dialogue: Encouraging unity among
Christian denominations and fostering interfaith
dialogue.
4Education:
Providing quality Catholic education with a focus on
moral values, civic responsibility, and digital
literacy.
4Environment:
Promoting eco-friendly practices inspired by Laudato
Si'.
4Faith
Formation and Catechetics: Strengthening
catechetical programs for youth and adults.
4Family
Commission: Supporting families through pastoral
visits, marriage preparation, and parenting
programs.
4Health
and Pro-Life Ministry: Advocating for holistic
healthcare, palliative care, and pro-life
initiatives.
4
Justice and Peace: Promoting human rights and social
justice based on Catholic social teaching.
4Labour
Commission: Supporting workers' rights and
organizing social outreach for marginalized laborers.
4Laity
Commission: Training lay leaders for active
participation in Church and society.
4Liturgy
Commission: Enhancing participation in worship
through formation of altar servers, choir members,
and lectors.
4Youth
and Vocations: Encouraging youth engagement and
fostering religious vocations.
Implementation and Monitoring
4Each
commission has detailed goals, objectives, and key
performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress.
4The
Diocese urges parish priests, religious communities,
and lay leaders to actively disseminate and
implement the plan.
Conclusion
The
Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2025 serves as a roadmap for
spiritual growth, community development, and social
transformation in the Diocese of Chikmagalur. It calls
for collaboration among clergy, religious, and laity to
build a vibrant, mission-oriented Church.
