My Personal Mission Statement

This year, each Dominican Volunteer was asked to create our own personal mission statements.  We went through a series of exercises to get to our final product.  This is meant not only to serve as our mission statement for this year during our ministry, but also for our entire life.  It is a living, breathing document that may change over time.  Here is mine, and I hope you will hold me accountable to it:

My Mission:

I will live simply – realizing that this is not always in terms of money or possessions.

I will always share my God-given talents with others.

I will avoid judgment at all times.

I will learn about my surrounding community and the issues that arise as part of that community.

I will actively strive to make a difference in this world, even if that means affecting one person at a time.

I will make routine prayer a part of my life.  I will find some way to pray every day.

I will not only meet my job’s expectations, but go above and beyond expectations.

I will always ask questions if I do not know the answer.

I will strive to further my education, in the classroom and beyond.

I will be available to friends and family, always remembering to reach out, not only in times of need, but also just to enjoy each other’s company and gifts.

I will take the time to recognize Jesus Christ in all creation, especially in every person I see.

I will step in whenever I see injustice, intolerance, or bullying, especially in the poor and marginalized of this world.

But above all, I will make God the driving force for everything I do in my life and every choice I make.

Thank you for taking the time out to read this mission statement.  If you haven't done so already, try writing one of your own. It's something useful to check in every so often and see how you're doing in life.