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.
