Elenchus

Parishioners age 11 and beyond, including adults, assist at weekend Masses and special feasts.

Serve through teaching, witness, prayer, service and building community in adult, youth and children's programs.

Faith-learning formation for young people, facilitated by catechists with parents as primary educators in the faith.

Catechists who relate to children, share the faith and use catechetical materials in Catholic Faith Formation.

Serves the people of God through the Eucharist. Training is required for new ministers.

Welcome people arriving for Mass and help create a welcoming atmosphere within the church.

Fosters a deeper sense of community and welcome within the worshipping assembly.

Proclaims the written Word of God in the liturgy and participates in ongoing faith formation and training.

Members of the committee are listed as contacts for those interested in altar-server ministry.

Coordinates preparations, ministers and required items before and after parish liturgies. Training is provided.

Welcomes children ages 3 through 12 for age-appropriate proclamation and reflection on the Sunday readings.

Prepares and presents catechetical topics for members of RCIA.

Sponsors serve as guides, companions in Faith and witnesses for unbaptized or baptized persons seeking to become Catholic.

Assist with seating, collections, gift bearers, Communion lines, illnesses, bulletins and preparation for the next liturgy.