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Pastoral Associate is a professional minister who shares in the overall care of the parish. He or she is a member of the parish staff and is accountable to the pastor. The ministry of the pastoral associate is comprehensive, relating to aspects of parish life, with designated responsibilities; liturgy, sacramental preparation, RCIA and pastoral care. This is a full-time position that requires a flexible schedule to accommodate weekend and evening work.
Please come to the parish office for a copy of the job description.
Rooted and centred in the baptismal gift and the grace of Jesus' call to discipleship, the Pastoral Associate is committed to service to the Church. He or she promotes gospel values and growth in holiness, values collaboration and mutuality in mission and ministry, and recognizes the necessity for professional preparation and ongoing formation.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Establishment Experience
- Religious establishment
Specific Skills
- Provide religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support
- Assist at services of public worship and religious rites