Give the territorial churches a common voice in their relationship to the state and the society and in ecumenical relationships; have a variety of partnerships and dialogues through parishes, pastors and other contacts.

Play a significant and pivotal role in the life of this church by working with its local and global mission partners to build, support, and extend the mission of this church.

Bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people in Canada and around the world through the proclamation of the Word, the administration of the Sacraments and through service in Christ's name.

Follow the mission of proclamation and service; Christians are to witness to the saving work of Christ; Respond to his commission through establishing new churches, building schools and hospitals, undertaking health care programmes and development cooperation to bring relief to those in need.

Support people who take responsibility for their future; promote self-empowerment; focus on strengthening local village structures and other groupings in which people are involved; motivate people in Switzerland to think about living conditions in the disadvantaged countries in the South.

Seek the company of people of faith who will respond to conflict nonviolently; seek reconciliation through compassionate action; extend the boundaries of community and affirm its diversity of religious traditions as it seeks the resolution of conflict by the united efforts of people of many faiths.

Become a global leader in supporting peace work in traditional communities and a strong actor within ACT Alliance's network issues related to livelihood and education; Enhance the programmes through global advocacy.

Committed to contribute to an ever greater unity within the Catholic Church between individuals, institutions, associations, groups, and movements; establish fellowship and common witness with Christians of other Churches; achieve dialogue, shared activities, and the deepest union possible in God with those who follow other religions; dialogue and cooperate with people of non-religious convictions; dialogue with people engaged in the various fields of culture and human realities.

Support the values of democracy and respect human rights, assist the development of civil society, and encourage religious, cultural and ethnic tolerance.

Promote peacebuilding, equal citizenship, and human rights for marginalised people in the Middle East, particularly women and youth, the impoverished, and other vulnerable groups; create common spaces for dialogue; build the capacity of community and civil society groups to be catalysts for peace, with a focus on women and youth; develop grassroots leaders, especially women and youth, who will mobilise their communities and civil society organisations to play an active role in building a culture of peace and dialogue; create spaces of dialogue and understanding for people of different faiths, ethnicities and nationalities to break down barriers of mistrust and create bonds of peace.