Assisting the priest on the sanctuary at Masses and other liturgies.

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There are many sick parishioners, living in their own homes who are not able to get to Church. We have a group of wonderful people who visit them when required. Apart from the housebound, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion also visit Pindara Hospital and the local Nursing Homes: BUPA, Cypress Gardens, Hillview House, Lady Small Haven and Mermaid Beach.

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Extraordinary Ministers are parishioners commissioned to distribute Holy Communion during Mass so that the Assembly's reception of Holy Communion flows smoothly and within a reasonable amount of time. Parishioners are invited to become Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and are provided with initial and ongoing formation, education, and training.

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Being involved in the important ministry of leading the community at various liturgies as an individual or as part of a group.

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The Word of God is proclaimed rather than read, so that we hear the Word (active) rather than listen (passive). The First and Second Readings lead us to hear the Gospel proclaimed and broken open through the Homily by the Priest. Parishioners are invited to be a Proclaimer of the Word.

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Volunteers visit local primary schools on a weekly basis (usually mornings). This ministry provides children of all grades attending State Schools the opportunity to share in religious education through prayer, song, Bible story and drama activities. Volunteers are provided with training and paired with experienced instructors.

CATECHISTS IN STATE SCHOOLS NEEDED

 We need Assistants for our local state primary schools to your congregations?

 Those interested are invited to contact

Helene McCowan  - h[email protected]

NEW VOLUNTEERS  No previous experience is required, as new volunteers receive training and are mentored by experienced instructors until they are confident to instruct.

 WHAT WE DO - The key themes of the Bible and the Christian Faith are clearly explained using "Christian Education Publications" (CEP) curricula for this purpose. The children's lessons are age-related and non-denominational. Students are encouraged to connect with and apply the learning to their lives. Children engage with the truths of the Bible week by week through music, drama, reading and writing, puzzle solving, drawing, asking questions and primarily through enthusiastic storytelling.

TRAINING

Information and "Start-up Training sessions commence  on various dates on inquiry.

Registration

Thank you, and may God richly bless you and the Surfers Paradise Catholic parish.

Helene McCowan, Area CRI Coordinator.

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Providing support to the Children's Sacramental Coordination team.

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Our welcomers are the initial contact people have arriving at Church, and at our many functions. They greet, answer questions and offer hospitality. They are our representatives.

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