| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Risk Assessment |
Low risk |
| Screening Procedures |
Provide a position description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| 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
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| 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
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| Time commitment |
2 hours or more per month for activities
Additional hours for meetings
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| Duration |
Executive is elected for 2 year terms
General membership is renewed annually
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| Orientation Training |
Provided by parish team, president and League guidelines
Opportunities to receive training for diocesan, provincial and national positions
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| Support Supervision Evaluation |
Pastor/Parish team, Past president, Diocesan, Provincial & National Executives
Pastor/Parish team Presidents
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| Risk Assessment |
Parish Executive Members - Low
Catholic Girl's League Leader - High
Signing Officers - High (Parish, Diocesan & Provincial)
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| Screening Procedures |
Provide a position description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
Orientation and training
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| 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.
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| 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:
- Cemetery cleanup
- Fundraising events to cover the cemetery expenses
- Decisions regarding maintenance and repair of tombstones
- Decisions concerning perimeter fencing and entries; grounds keeping, etc.
- Setting the price of new cemetery plots
- Organizing the annual prayer meeting in the cemetery
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Skills and Qualifications Required |
Practicing Catholic
At least 16 years of age
Living in harmony with the Gospel and Church teaching Dependable
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| Gift Bearers |
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Accountability
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Pastor and Ministry Coordinator
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Purpose of Ministry
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Participation in the Eucharist by presenting the gifts at the offertory
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Participant Group
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Parish
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Activities and Responsibilities
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Attend Mass as per schedule Present gifts during offertory
Inform coordinator if unable to attend
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Member of the parish in good standing
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Time commitment
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Mass as per schedule
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Duration
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Not applicable
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Orientation Training
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As per instructions from Pastor or Ministry Coordinator
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor and Ministry Coordinator Not applicable
Not applicable
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Risk Assessment
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Low risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a Position description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Gift Bearers Coordinator |
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Accountability
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Pastor or Parish team
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Purpose of Ministry
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Schedule volunteers to present the Gifts at Mass
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Participant Group
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Gift bearer volunteers
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Activities and Responsibilities
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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
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Good communication and organizational skills Dependability
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Time commitment
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As required to prepare and distribute a schedule several times a year Occasional meetings with pastor and recruitment
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Duration
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Annually
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Orientation Training
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Provided by pastor
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Parish team Not applicable
By pastor or parish team
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Risk Assessment
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Low
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a Position Description form
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Lector ( Ministers of the Word) |
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Accountability
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Pastor, Parish team
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Purpose of Ministry
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To proclaim the word of God and reading petitions at the liturgies and Mass
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Participant Group
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Parish congregation
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Activities and Responsibilities
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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
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Baptized, practicing Catholic Dependability
Ability to proclaim the Word of God effectively and clearly in church.
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Time commitment
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Lector at Mass 1-2 times per month, as per schedule 2 hour training sessions once per year
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Duration
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3 year term, renewable
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Orientation Training
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Pastor, Parish team or coordinator
By coordinator and diocesan workshops
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor and coordinator Pastor and coordinator Annual review
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Risk Assessment
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Low risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a position description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Liturgy Committee Member |
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Accountability
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Pastor or Parish team
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Purpose of Ministry
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To prepare and evaluate all liturgical celebrations in the parish
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Participant Group
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Adults
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Activities and Responsibilities
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To prepare and evaluate all liturgical celebrations in the parish and to ensure all that is required for liturgical celebration is on hand
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Baptized, practicing Catholic Knowledge of the liturgy
Good communication and organizational skills
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Time commitment
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Approximately 6 meetings a year, 1- 2 hours in length and other tasks as assigned
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Duration
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Orientation Training
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Provided by the Pastor and diocesan formation workshops
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor or Parish team
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Risk Assessment
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Low risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a position description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Marriage Preparation |
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Accountability
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Pastor/Parish Team and Coordinator
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Purpose of Ministry
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Prepare engaged couples for Marriage
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Participant Group
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Engaged couples to be married
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Activities and Responsibilities
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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
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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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
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Time commitment
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2 hours a week for 6 weeks or a full weekend
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Duration
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3 Years
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Orientation Training
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Provided by coordinator and parish team
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Parish team and coordinator Parish team and coordinator Review annually
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Risk Assessment
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Low Risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a position Description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Musician/Choir Member |
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Accountability
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Pastor and Music Coordinator
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Purpose of Ministry
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To sing or play instruments at Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations
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Participant Group
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The parish congregation during Mass and other liturgical celebrations
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Activities and Responsibilities
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To sing at Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations as required and to participate in weekly rehearsals.
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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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
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Time commitment
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Three hours per week and as needed for additional liturgies
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Duration
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Two years, renewable
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Orientation Training
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Provided by Music Coordinator
Provided by Music Coordinator or choir leader
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor, Music coordinator and choir leader Pastor, Music coordinator and choir leader Pastor, Music coordinator and choir leader
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Risk Assessment
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Low risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a Position Description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Parish/School Liaison Volunteer |
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Accountability
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To the Pastor
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Purpose of Ministry
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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.
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Participant Group
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School Parent Council
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Activities and Responsibilities
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To attend the meetings of the school/parent council To present the concerns of the parish to the council
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Practicing Catholic
At least 16 years of age
Ability to communicate between the parish and the school Dependable
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Time commitment
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Monthly meeting of the Parent/school Council Meetings with Pastoral Council on a needs basis
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Duration
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3 year term renewable
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Orientation Training
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Provided by the pastor and the parent/school council
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor
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Risk Assessment
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Low risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a position description form
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Sacristan and/or Sacristy Team Member |
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Accountability
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Pastor, Sacristan or Sacristy team
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Purpose of Ministry
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To clean and prepare the church and chapel for liturgical celebrations
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Participant Group
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Parish
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Activities and Responsibilities
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To clean and prepare the church and chapel for liturgical celebrations and assist with decorating the church for special celebrations
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Interpersonal skills Dependability
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Time commitment
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Two hours each week and other times as required
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Duration
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Not applicable
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Orientation Training
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Provided by the Pastor or Sacristy Team
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor, Sacristan or Sacristy Team Pastor or Sacristan
Pastor
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Risk Assessment
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Low Risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a position description
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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| Ushers |
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Accountability
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Parish team
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Purpose of Ministry
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To help keep the parishioners organized during Mass
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Participant Group
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Parish congregation during Mass
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Activities and Responsibilities
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Seat people when church is becoming full Guide people to Communion
Collect donations
Organize the offertory procession Distribute the bulletin
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Skills and Qualifications Required
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Good interpersonal skills Patience
Follow dress code
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Time commitment
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One Mass per week as per schedule
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Duration
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Not applicable
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Orientation Training
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Provided by the parish team
At the start of duties and once per year
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Support Supervision Evaluation
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Pastor/Parish team Not applicable Not applicable
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Risk Assessment
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Low risk
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Screening Procedures
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Provide a position description form
Fill out pre-printed yellow form Pages 1&4
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