Sto. Niño de Taguig Parish

Parish Council

The Parish Pastoral Council serves as an important consultative and pastoral body of the parish, helping guide programs, ministries, and decisions in faithful collaboration with the Parish Priest.

Matthew 28:19

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Introduction

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is the highest consultative and pastoral body within Sto. Niño de Taguig Parish. It plays a vital role in planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating parish pastoral programs and activities.

Purpose

The PPC is a representative body that reflects the diverse groups and organizations within the parish. Its mission is to assist the Parish Priest in discerning and carrying out the parish mission, in harmony with the priorities of the Archdiocese and the universal Church.

Functions

The PPC serves the parish through several important responsibilities:

Mission Statement: Helps identify and promote the parish mission.
Pastoral Planning: Recommends pastoral, administrative, and developmental programs.
Advisory Role: Assists the Parish Priest in pastoral action and discernment.
Evaluation: Reviews the implementation of plans and programs.
Data Gathering: Collects relevant information for planning and assessment.
Community Engagement: Encourages dialogue and participation among parishioners.

Membership

The PPC is composed of at least 15 members, including:

Parish Priest – President of the PPC
Assistant Parish Priests – when assigned
Chairpersons of Parish Commissions
Head of the Catholic School – if applicable
BEC Coordinator

Pastoral Officers

The Parish Pastoral Officers (PPO) form the executive committee of the PPC and include:

Lay Coordinator – leads meetings and helps implement PPC policies
Assistant Lay Coordinator – supports and substitutes when needed
Secretary – records proceedings and manages communications
Treasurer – oversees financial accountability and transparency

Meetings

The PPC meets regularly to discuss parish activities, pastoral concerns, and program directions. Special and emergency meetings may also be convened as needed to address urgent parish matters.

Council at a Glance

The Parish Pastoral Council exists to promote collaboration, pastoral leadership, and active participation in parish life.

Representative Leadership

The council reflects the life of the parish by involving representatives from commissions, ministries, organizations, and communities in pastoral planning and consultation.

Pastoral Discernment

Through consultation, reflection, and prayer, the PPC helps identify pastoral priorities and recommends programs that respond to the needs of the parish community.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The council reviews ongoing activities and programs to ensure they remain effective, mission-focused, and aligned with parish goals and Church direction.

Dialogue and Participation

The PPC encourages parishioners to express concerns, ideas, and aspirations, helping build unity, transparency, and shared responsibility within the parish.

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