Medium Risk
Below is a listing of of the different group/ministry opportunities that are medium risk:
| Parish Finance/Administrative Committee |
| Accountability |
Pastor |
| Purpose of Ministry |
A consultative body which advises the pastor on financial and fiscal matters in the administration of the parish |
| Participant Group |
Parish |
| Activities and Responsibilities |
Assist the pastor in the preparation of the annual budget for distribution in the parishReview annual financial reports, that are made to the Chancery Study parish revenues and make recommendations to the pastor for maintaining or increasing revenuesRecommend financial policies for the parish, in keeping with the policies of the diocesan finance and legal officesProvide consultation on the financial feasibility and projected resources to support parish projectsAttend meetings and orientations and to keep information confidential |
| Skills and Qualifications Required |
Financial, administration or accounting skills Honesty and confidentialityGood communications, interpersonal and organizational skills Able to work as part of a team |
| Time commitment |
6, 2 hour meetings annually |
| Duration |
2 year term, renewable |
| Orientation Training |
Provided by the Pastor and the Diocesan Guidelines Following appointment |
| Support Supervision Evaluation |
Pastor and Diocesan Finance Office PastorBy Pastor annually |
| Risk Assessment |
Medium |
| Screening Procedures |
Provide a volunteer position description formFill out pre-printed yellow form (No Police Check Required)Interview References checkedOrientation and training Supervisory checks |
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| Parish Pastoral Council |
| Accountability |
Pastor |
| Purpose of Ministry |
To provide advice to the pastor on the needs of the parish, ministries within the parish, parish events and activities. |
| Participant Group |
The parish |
| Activities and Responsibilities |
Provide input and advise on all aspects of parish life to the Pastor Make recommendations that will improve the parishAttend scheduled meetings and activities planned by the council Maintain confidentiality of issues and meetingsMust read and become familiar with the constitution |
| Skills and Qualifications Required |
Must be elected by the parish or appointed by the pastor |
| Time commitment |
2 hours, 8 times per year for meetings plus additional time for planned activities |
| Duration |
Elected members -3 year termAppointed members-1 year term renewable to 3 years |
| Orientation Training |
Provided at first meetingNew members provided with copies of the constitution |
| Support Supervision Evaluation |
Pastor Pastor By pastor |
| Risk Assessment |
Medium |
| Screening Procedures |
Provide a position description formFill out pre-printed yellow form (No Police Check Required)Interview Reference checkOrientation and training |
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