Office for Social Justice
328 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN  55102   
(651-291-4477)

Program of Catholic Charities of
Saint Paul and Minneapolis

 Organizing for Justice

A Social Ministry Assessment Tool
for Parish Staff and Leaders

This page is one part of a more comprehensive assessment tool entitled "Evaluating Parish Social Ministry."

After each statement below, rate your parish on its current progress
in integrating the Church's social mission into various aspects of parish life.

5=Outstanding; 4=Very Good; 3=Adequate; 2= Needs Improvement; 1=Does not exist


Rating

1.  The parish has an organized social ministry program.


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2.  The social ministry program is funded and staffed at a level comparable to other ministries such as liturgy, music, and religious education.


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3.  The parish participates in or supports a congregation-based community organization like ISAIAH or other networks like Sowers of Justice or MICAH.


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4.  The parish understands the purpose of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and is aware of local organizations which receive CCHD grant money.


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5.  The parish encourages leadership development of lay Catholics through skills training and continuing education on the Church’s social mission.


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