Sacramental Preparation

We are currently looking for a volunteer to lead our Sacramental Preparation Ministry.

As a Catholic church, enabling the sacramental life of our parishioners is one of our fundamental duties. Reporting to the Chair the leader of the Sacraments ministry is entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that we continue to meet this need in our parish. 

 To apply, please email parishcouncil@shsdelta.org with a brief bio noting your related experience, and/or reason why you are interested in that ministry. As per Archdiocesan policy all volunteers are subject to a police record check  including a Vulnerable Sector search for all volunteers working in high risk roles with minors and vulnerable adults.  

• Tenure: Must commit to serve for a two-year term which can be extended for another year on approval of the pastor. Maximum term is four years. 
• Succession planning: Identify, train and mentor successor to this role.
• Recruit leaders for each Sacrament at the parish. Provide clear expectations for their roles. Train and support all leaders and volunteers to help them execute their duties as expected. 
• Connect and maintain relationship with ministries/offices related to Sacraments at the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Stay abreast of related programs and communicate them to the Parish Council to ensure compliance with the Archdiocese.
• Be accountable for all activities conducted by this ministry/office
• Manage a roster of volunteers to support activities and requirements of this ministry/office
• Quarterly reporting to the Parish Council on all activities 
• Practice inclusion with respect, embracing diversity of our parishioners’ ethnic origins, cultures, perspectives, etc. and provide equitable opportunities for all parishioners to participate and engage in assigned ministry/office.
• Oversee and deliver on additional duties assigned by the pastor, as needed to continue the work of the Parish Council
• Serve with integrity to uphold the responsibilities of the ministry/office, the parish, and our Catholic Faith.