Catholic Theological
Society of America

ENVISION the CTSA at 100

• Members: Please Share Your “Vision Statement” Responses and Ideas!

  As part of its charge to assist in imagining and enacting a shared vision and strategic directions for the Society’s next 25 years, the CTSA Centennial Committee has provided three sample Vision Statements,* modeling different emphases:

• 1.     The CTSA: Advancing theological scholarship and reflection in service of a changing Church, academy, and wider world. 
• 2.     The CTSA: Serving God's people by promoting theological wisdom, learning, and excellence. 
• 3.     The CTSA: Promoting theological wisdom, learning, and excellence in a spirit of service.

We invite and urge members to PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

Tell us which you like/prefer, or don’t like, and why. Feel free to suggest additional words, different wordings, or even an entirely different vision statement. Your input will be so helpful as the CC seeks to bring to the Board a widely supported vision statement in the coming months. To participate, you can either:

•  Submit your comments via the QR code on this sheet -->
• or email comments to: Kristin Heyer, ‘24-’25 CTSA Past President
   and Centennial Committee Chair, at heyerkr@bc.edu by August 31st. Comments will be compiled and shared with the Committee and the Board.

*What is a vision statement? This may help:

“A mission statement deals with “why” an organization exists, while a vision statement succinctly expresses “what” that existence will eventually look like. Primarily intended for members and stakeholders, a vision statement describes what an organization aspires to be in the longer-term . . . Part roadmap, part inspiration, … a vision statement helps give the organization shape and purpose.” 

[from "22 Vision Statement Examples To Help You Write Your Own," BREX (https://www.brex.com/journal/vision-statement-examples)]

 Thank you for offering your thoughts and feedback!