Requirements & Prerequisites

Skills and Qualifications • Practicing Roman Catholic with a knowledge of church and faith life.
• Organizational, Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with the Pastor, Parish staff, Volunteers and Parish Community
• Ability to use time wisely
• Certification in Catechism in the Diocese of Hamilton *
• Degree in Pastoral Ministry or equivalent
• Balanced approach to church issues and concerns,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.

Time Commitment Minimum 34 hours weekly
Duration 2 year term, renewable

Orientation and Training • General parish orientation
• Ongoing relevant workshops
• Periodic spiritual retreats

Support Pastor and Pastoral staff

Supervision Feedback from parishioners, other staff and other participant groups
Evaluation Reviewed annually, by Pastor
Position Level HIGH TRUST!

Screening Procedure • Receive a position description
• Complete forms A, B, & C
• Interview, Reference Checks, and Police Record Check
• Orientation and Training
• Receive parish Volunteer Guidelines, Sign Volunteer Covenant.
• Supervisory checks and Evaluations.