Evangelism

Grow the Church, Form the Faithful, Change the World.
Mission goals, Diocese of Chicago

The evangelistic goal of St. Paul’s is to fulfill Jesus Christ’s commandment to evangelize.  We also value the three mission goals put forth by our Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee:

These are the basis of our passion for  evangelism.   We believe in the importance of reaching out and connecting with people in our neighborhood, a practice that helps us to grow in Christ as well. We strongly believe that our mission field, first and foremost, is our own backyard.  Our Latino outreach has not only reached this growing population in the Kankakee area, but also brought many into St. Paul’s as members and participants in parish life.

Our greatest goal is to serve the community by building a bridge between the congregation and the surrounding area so that we can make a difference in the lives of youth and adults alike, and create a safe and peaceful environment for everyone. Through evangelism, we make an effort to model today’s youth into tomorrow’s pillars of our society.