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There are several teams of parishioners who help prepare people for marriage, the baptism of their children, or initiation into the Catholic Church.
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BAPTISMAL PREPARATION TEAM MEMBER(s) |
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Status
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Volunteers needed
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Job Description
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We are looking for more people to serve on the baptismal preparation team. The tasks are interesting, varied and personally rewarding. Any needed preparation will be provided locally.
The baptismal preparation team extends hospitality, community, and support especially to parents of children to be baptized. Following the Church’s plan, the team helps with the preparation
before the baptism, assists at baptism, and follows-up afterward.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish
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Time Commitment
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Depends upon availability of volunteer and the size of the team
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Others Involved
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Other members of the baptismal preparation team
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Qualifications
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Ease with and openness to other people a must
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Training
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Provided by the priests and outside resources; the ritual of baptism and the team itself will also assist the formation of members
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION MINISTRY |
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Status
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Position currently filled
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Job Description
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Married couples needed to lead small group of engaged couples using “Evenings for the Engaged” program and guide. The Program is given in the Spring and Fall. There are three married
couples on each team. Must be able and willing to share details from their own marriage experience with others.
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Location
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In the lead couple’s home; the last of the 5 meetings is held at the church
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Time Commitment
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5 Monday evenings twice a year. Each evening is approximately 7:30pm – 10:00pm. Also, preparation time for oral presentations and sharing (each couple prepares 3 presentations of
approximately 30min. in length).
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Others Involved
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The other members of the team
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Qualifications
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By invitation of pastor, expressions of interest welcome. Must be a couple that have good prayer/faith, a great love for each other and family, and the sacrament of Matrimony. Must have a
willingness to share your relationship and love with others.
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Training
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Loving, committed marriage and faith life
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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PRAYER COUPLE FOR MARRIAGE PREPARATION MINISTRY |
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Status
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Job Description
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We’re still working on this
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Location
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Time Commitment
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Others Involved
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Qualifications
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Training
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Equipment Required
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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RCIA SPONSOR |
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Status
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Positions are currently filled yet volunteers will be needed as people seek membership in the Church
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Job Description
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Meet with candidate or catechumen weekly (typically at liturgy) and develop a relationship to encourage faith development and answer questions. Participate in weekly catechetical sessions.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Center
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Time Commitment
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Meet with or communicate with, person sponsored once a week at a minimum
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Others Involved
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Adults and children are both served by initiation teams and parish staff
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Qualifications
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Confirmed, committed, and practicing Catholic. By invitation of pastor, expressions of interest most welcome
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Training
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Formation will be provided by meetings with RCIA coordinator and other members of the parish staff; support materials will also be provided
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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RCIA TEAM |
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Status
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Positions are currently filled yet volunteers will be needed as people seek membership in the Church
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Job Description
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A team of adults shares responsibility for leading a reflection on scripture with adults during the Sunday dismissal, leading an extended catechetical session and occasionally serving as
sponsors. Children in RCIA also meet weekly at the Sunday dismissal but do not meet in a weekly extended session.
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Location
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Center
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Time Commitment
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Participation in Sunday liturgy to support candidates. Where appropriate, attendance at weekly catechetical sessions for an hour each. Leading a session once every six weeks that takes about two hours
of reflection and preparation.
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Others Involved
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Other team members are usually present at the weekly catechetical session.
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Qualifications
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Confirmed, committed, and practicing Catholic; by invitation of pastor, expressions of interest welcome
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Training
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Experience as a catechist would be helpful but not necessary; the processes used in RCIA encourage reflection on scripture rather than a dependence on a teaching model
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Equipment Required
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None
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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Title
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WEDDING COORDINATOR |
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Status
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Position currently filled
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Job Description
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We’re still working on this
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Location
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Time Commitment
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Others Involved
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Qualifications
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Training
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Equipment Required
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Contact
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Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
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