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Position Descriptions
Forms for Volunteer Screening

Below is a listing of of the different group/ministry opportunities that are lowrisk:

Baptism Preparation
Accountability Pastor or Parish Team
Purpose of Ministry To provide instruction and hospitality to parents for the baptism of their children
Participant Group Parents of children to be baptized
Activities and Responsibilities

To meet with parents for one evening in the parish meeting room

To provide audio presentations or other materials required and to be responsible for equipment

To provide assistance to parents at the baptism

Skills and Qualifications Required

Baptized and practicing Catholic

Knowledge of the Rite of Baptism of Children

Ability to speak to parents about their faith and the desire to raise their children in faith

Good interpersonal skills

Time commitment One evening and one Sunday afternoon per month
Duration 2 years, renewable
Orientation Training Provide by the pastor and Diocesan workshops
Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor or parish team

Pastor or Parish team

Risk Assessment Low risk
Screening Procedures

Provide a position description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4

Catholic Women's League Executive Members
Accountability Pastor/Parish Team
Purpose of Ministry Members of a National Organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God
Participant Group Adult (16 yrs plus) women of the parish
Activities and Responsibilities

Meet regularly for spiritual development and planning the work of the Council

Provide social and spiritual activities for the women of the parish

May fundraise for the parish and charitable causes

Support parish initiatives

Skills and Qualifications Required

Youth & women over the age of 16

Membership in the Catholic Women's League

Follow the league constitution and guidelines

Attend monthly meetings

Time commitment

2 hours or more per month for activities

Additional hours for meetings

Duration

Executive is elected for 2 year terms

General membership is renewed annually

Orientation Training

Provided by parish team, president and League guidelines

Opportunities to receive training for diocesan, provincial and national positions

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor/Parish team, Past president, Diocesan, Provincial & National Executives

Pastor/Parish team Presidents

Risk Assessment

Parish Executive Members - Low

Catholic Girl's League Leader - High

Signing Officers - High  (Parish, Diocesan & Provincial)

Screening Procedures

Provide a position description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4

Orientation and training

Cemetery Board 
Accountability Pastor, Parishioners, Estates of those interred
Purpose of Ministry

To ensure ongoing quality care for the church cemetery

To provide ongoing safety and security by adhering to the appropriate guidelines and regulations.

Participant Group Parishioners and people involved in interment
Activities and Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable about and follow the Cemetery Act, Diocesan policies, procedures and provincial rules and regulations regarding cemetery security, safety and internment

Organize fundraising events to cover cemetery expenses as needed

Make decisions regarding maintenance and repair of tombstones, perimeter fences and entries; grounds keeping, etc.

Determine the price of new cemetery plots

Organize the annual prayer meeting in the cemetery

Work with the caretaker to ensure that the cemetery is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Cemetery Act and any other regulations that affect it

Participation in discussions and activities related to:

  1. Cemetery cleanup
  2. Fundraising events to cover the cemetery expenses
  3. Decisions regarding maintenance and repair of tombstones
  4. Decisions concerning perimeter fencing and entries; grounds keeping, etc.
  5. Setting the price of new cemetery plots
  6. Organizing the annual prayer meeting in the cemetery
Skills and Qualifications

A member of the parish communityInterest in church community heritage and the governing regulations

Able to communicate and organize effectively

Dependable and able to maintain confidentiality

Able to work as part of a team

Time commitment 3 to 4 hours per month, more at times of special events
Duration 2 year term, renewable
Orientation Training Provided by the Pastor and the Regulatory Guidelines Following appointment
Support Supervision Evaluation

For Secretary Treasurer, Pastor and President

For President, Pastor 

By Pastor President annually

Risk Assessment Low for other Board Members (non signing authorities)
Screening Procedures

Provide a volunteer position description form

Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4

Orientation and training

Supervisory checks

Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist
Accountability Parish team
Purpose of Ministry To assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at liturgies.
Participant Group Parish congregation during Mass
Activities and Responsibilities

Assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at liturgies

Follow Eucharistic Ministers Guidelines

Find a replacement to fill position if unavailable

Demonstrate a respectful dress code

Attend orientation programs available

Skills and Qualifications Required

Practicing Catholic

At least 16 years of age

Living in harmony with the Gospel and Church teaching Dependable

Time commitment At least one- two Masses per month as per schedule
Duration 3 year term renewable
Orientation Training

Provided by the parish team

At the start of duties and once per year

Support Supervision Evaluation Pastor/Ministry Leader Pastor
Risk Assessment Low risk
Screening Procedures Provide a position description formFill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
Gift Bearers

Accountability

Pastor and Ministry Coordinator

Purpose of Ministry

Participation in the Eucharist by presenting the gifts at the offertory

Participant Group

Parish

Activities and Responsibilities

Attend Mass as per schedule Present gifts during offertory

Inform coordinator if unable to attend

Skills and Qualifications Required

Member of the parish in good standing

Time commitment

Mass as per schedule

Duration

Not applicable

Orientation Training

As per instructions from  Pastor or Ministry Coordinator

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor and Ministry Coordinator Not applicable

Not applicable

Risk Assessment

Low risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a Position description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Gift Bearers Coordinator

Accountability

Pastor or Parish team

Purpose of Ministry

Schedule volunteers to present the Gifts at Mass

Participant Group

Gift bearer volunteers

Activities and Responsibilities

Prepare a schedule several times a year and distribute to volunteers Contact volunteers if there is a scheduling problem or changes Provide written instructions for the volunteers with the proper procedure

Recruitment of new volunteers as needed

Skills and Qualifications Required

Good communication and organizational skills Dependability

Time commitment

As required to prepare and distribute a schedule several times a year Occasional meetings with pastor and recruitment

Duration

Annually

Orientation Training

Provided by pastor

Support Supervision Evaluation

Parish team Not applicable

By pastor or parish team

Risk Assessment

Low

Screening Procedures

Provide a Position Description form

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Lector ( Ministers of the Word)

Accountability

Pastor, Parish team

Purpose of Ministry

To proclaim the word of God and reading petitions at the liturgies and Mass

Participant Group

Parish congregation

Activities and Responsibilities

Proclaim the Word of God at Sunday Liturgies as per schedule Attend workshops and training sessions as necessary

Find replacement to fill position if unavailable

Skills and Qualifications Required

Baptized, practicing Catholic Dependability

Ability to proclaim the Word of God effectively and clearly in church.

Time commitment

Lector at Mass 1-2 times per month, as per schedule 2 hour training sessions once per year

Duration

3 year term, renewable

Orientation Training

Pastor, Parish team or coordinator

By coordinator and diocesan workshops

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor and coordinator Pastor and coordinator Annual review

Risk Assessment

Low risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a position description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Liturgy Committee Member

Accountability

Pastor or Parish team

Purpose of Ministry

To prepare and evaluate all liturgical celebrations in the parish

Participant Group

Adults

Activities and Responsibilities

To prepare and evaluate all liturgical celebrations in the parish and to ensure all that is required for liturgical celebration is on hand

Skills and Qualifications Required

Baptized, practicing Catholic Knowledge of the liturgy

Good communication and organizational skills

Time commitment

Approximately 6 meetings a year, 1- 2 hours in length and other tasks as assigned

Duration

 

Orientation Training

Provided by the Pastor and diocesan formation workshops

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor or Parish team

Risk Assessment

Low risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a position description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Marriage Preparation

Accountability

Pastor/Parish Team and Coordinator

Purpose of Ministry

Prepare engaged couples for Marriage

Participant Group

Engaged couples to be married

Activities and Responsibilities

Assist and mentor engaged couples Present the various issues of marriage Discuss intimacy issues

Discuss the Sacramental aspects of marriage Discuss the life of a married couple

Skills and Qualifications Required

Married couples who are practicing Catholics and/or familiar with Catholic doctrine and practices

Work well with spouse and other couples

Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Time commitment

2 hours a week for 6 weeks or a full weekend

Duration

3 Years

Orientation Training

Provided by coordinator and parish team

Support Supervision Evaluation

Parish team and coordinator Parish team and coordinator Review annually

Risk Assessment

Low Risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a position Description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Musician/Choir Member

Accountability

Pastor and Music Coordinator

Purpose of Ministry

To sing or play instruments at Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations

Participant Group

The parish congregation during Mass and other liturgical celebrations

Activities and Responsibilities

To sing at Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations as required and to participate in weekly rehearsals.

Skills and Qualifications Required

Ability to sing or play an instrument

A desire to provide musical leadership in parish liturgies Knowledge of the liturgy

Good interpersonal skills Good team member

Time commitment

Three hours per week and as needed for additional liturgies

Duration

Two years, renewable

Orientation Training

Provided by Music Coordinator

Provided by Music Coordinator or choir leader

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor, Music coordinator and choir leader Pastor, Music coordinator and choir leader Pastor, Music coordinator and choir leader

Risk Assessment

Low risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a Position Description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Parish/School Liaison Volunteer

Accountability

To the Pastor

Purpose of Ministry

To update the pastor of relevant school activities

To coordinate process of First Communion, First Confessions and Confirmations

To discuss with school staff how the parish and the school staff may encourage students and parents to participate at parish liturgies.

Participant Group

School Parent Council

Activities and Responsibilities

To attend the meetings of the school/parent council To present the concerns of the parish to the council

Skills and Qualifications Required

Practicing Catholic

At least 16 years of age

Ability to communicate between the parish and the school Dependable

Time commitment

Monthly meeting of the Parent/school Council Meetings with Pastoral Council on a needs basis

Duration

3 year term renewable

Orientation Training

Provided by the pastor and the parent/school council

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor

Risk Assessment

Low risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a position description form

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Sacristan and/or Sacristy Team Member

Accountability

Pastor, Sacristan or Sacristy team

Purpose of Ministry

To clean and prepare the church and chapel for liturgical celebrations

Participant Group

Parish

Activities and Responsibilities

To clean and prepare the church and chapel for liturgical celebrations and assist with decorating the church for special celebrations

Skills and Qualifications Required

Interpersonal skills Dependability

Time commitment

Two hours each week and other times as required

Duration

Not applicable

Orientation Training

Provided by the Pastor or Sacristy Team

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor, Sacristan or Sacristy Team Pastor or Sacristan

Pastor

Risk Assessment

Low Risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a position description

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

Ushers

Accountability

Parish team

Purpose of Ministry

To help keep the parishioners organized during Mass

Participant Group

Parish congregation during Mass

Activities and Responsibilities

Seat people when church is becoming full Guide people to Communion

Collect donations

Organize the offertory procession Distribute the bulletin

Skills and Qualifications Required

Good interpersonal skills Patience

Follow dress code

Time commitment

One Mass per week as per schedule

Duration

Not applicable

Orientation Training

Provided by the parish team

At the start of duties and once per year

Support Supervision Evaluation

Pastor/Parish team Not applicable Not applicable

Risk Assessment

Low risk

Screening Procedures

Provide a position description form

Fill out pre-printed yellow form  Pages 1&4

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