A reminder of the principles and practices that we at St. Brigid’s are advocating and striving to bring into being.

We support / advocate / practice:

• The renewal of the Roman Catholic church from within
• A discipleship of equals
• The ordination and priestly ministry of all God’s people, women and men, married and unmarried, regardless of their sexual orientation
• A non-hierarchical model of priesthood and of church
• Vigorous engagement in growing and developing as individuals and as a community
• Inclusive and emancipatory liturgical language and naming of the divine
• An ecumenical orientation, along with spiritual openness and interfaith friendship
• The deepening and widening of sacramental theology and practice
• Affirmation of the capacity for prophetic witness by all the people of the church
• Reclaiming our voice as the people of the church — the Sensus Fidelium, the Sensus Ecclesiæ
• Courageous explorations of faith in a 21st century context
• Re-affirmation, in word and deed, of the principles and spirit of Vatican II reforms
• An open commensal table (all are welcome to receive Eucharist)
• Creative worship and ritual
• Participation of all community members in liturgy, committees and other activities, according to each person’s gifts and desires
• Transparency and fairness in all matters, including finances and decision-making
• Awareness, concern and action regarding social justice issues, especially locally
• Structure for our community which grows out of the community’s evolving needs and desires
• Living out, to the best of our human ability, Jesus’ gospel message of radical love and inclusivity
• Reliance on the Spirit of the living God as our source of guidance, inspiration, strength, and compassionate action.