Ministries

Art & Environment: Persons who decorate the church and sanctuary to complement the Liturgical Calendar and to enhance the worship environment. Special Gifts:

  • Able to work closely with all groups within the church in liturgical ministries
  • Able to understand and implement liturgical directives for worship enhancement
  • Able to work within tight time schedules

Requirements:

  • Formation and training as required by parish
Altar Servers: Servers may be male or female, child or adult who assist the celebrant at Mass. They must have received the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.Special Gifts:

  • Responds well to cues
  • Kowledge or willingness to study and learn of the liturgy, its structure and flow
  • Conducts one’s self with poise and prayerful spirit

Requirements:

  • Formation and training as required by the parish
Extraordinary Ministry: Persons who prepare the liturgical space and help the celebrant(s) and deacon(s) distribute the Body and Blood of Christ.Special Gifts:

  • Must be convinced of the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Bread and Wine
  • Able to convey reverence in touch while sharing joy and delight in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ
  • Able to be present to another person in a seemingly small moment

Requirements:

  • Must be a fully initiated member of the Church community (must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) and in good standing. Must regularly participate in the Eucharist and live an active Christian life
  • Formation and training as required by parish