African American Affairs Ministry
MISSION STATEMENT

• Make recommendations to the Bishop regarding the needs, hopes and concerns of African Americans
• Provide a voice and representation at the planning and decision making level within the diocesan structure
• Articulate the needs of the African American community to diocesan agencies, schools and organizations and assist them in the planning, coordination and implementation of programs and activities that involve the African American community
• Enhance parish life in the diocese through implementation of the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan and other programs and initiatives from the National Black Catholic Congress
• Raise the consciousness of all Catholics, especially African American Catholics, about African history, culture, tradition, spirituality and contributions to the Church
• Identify, develop and promote African American leadership within the Diocese of Charlotte
• Evangelize ourselves and our alienated and unchurched brothers and sisters through training, outreach, resourcing, consciousness raising and networking
• Promote traditional African American family values, actively practice youth inclusion and development, and foster Church vocations
• Represent the Diocese of Charlotte at state and national African American Catholic conferences and other functions
• Encourage representatives from all diocesan parishes and missions to be active participants in the ministry and to help proclaim and share the good news of Jesus.