Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

  • As a parish within the Archdiocese of Cape Town, and united with
    the Catholic Church throughout the world, we the people of St
    John’s Catholic Church, proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ.
  • As sharers in the mission of Jesus Christ through our baptism and
    our commitment to living the Gospel message, we are called to
    evangelization.
  • We gather as a Catholic community centred on Christ in the
    Eucharist to worship, share faith, grow spiritually, and support one
    another.
  • We seek to be a church of welcome and we are blessed to represent
    many cultures and traditions from within South Africa and across
    Africa.
St Johns Maitland Vision and Mission

Vision Statement

 

"A community of missionary disciples, united in faith and love, bringing people to Jesus Christ."

 

Our ministry will be guided and informed by our values, beliefs
and commitment to:

  • Inclusiveness

    We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality. We
    seek to make all people welcome and invite them to become active
    members of the parish by participation in the various ministries. Knowing
    that the Holy Family sought asylum in Africa, refugees and immigrants
    hold a special place in our community.

  • Service

    We strive to respond with compassion to both the spiritual and corporal
    needs of those around us, sharing with others the gifts and talents we
    have received from God. We provide food and material goods to the
    homeless and the poor.

  • Participation

    We value and recognise the contribution of volunteers within our parish
    community. We invite members to share their gifts and talents to serve
    and promote the well-being of the local community.

  • Worship

    We value and recognise the contribution of volunteers within our parish
    community. We invite members to share their gifts and talents to serve
    and promote the well-being of the local community.

  • Openness

    We value and recognise the contribution of volunteers within our parish
    community. We invite members to share their gifts and talents to serve
    and promote the well-being of the local community.

  • Hospitality

    We value and recognise the contribution of volunteers within our parish
    community. We invite members to share their gifts and talents to serve
    and promote the well-being of the local community.

  • Faith-Formation

    We value and recognise the contribution of volunteers within our parish
    community. We invite members to share their gifts and talents to serve
    and promote the well-being of the local community.

"We, though many, are one body in Christ"
Romans 12:15