The Parish Pastoral Council forms with the pastor a leadership group of the parish which is broadly representative of parish membership. Through the Parish Pastoral Council, the Catholic laity along with those who share in the pastoral care of the parish in virtue of their office give their help in fostering pastoral activity. (Canon 536) It is an energizing, coordinating and unifying organism of parish life which enables the individual members of the parish to have access to the processes which guide and support the various aspects of parish life. As such, all other parish groups or bodies should relate to the Parish Pastoral Council either through one or another of the council commissions or through some other appropriate means.
It must be emphasized that the spiritual growth and mission of the parish community is the primary concern of the PPC. As a result, the PPC concerns itself with the material well-being of the parish only within the context of this primary focus. The PPC and Finance Committee should meet together periodically and review the ministry needs and funding and resources required to meet the goals.