Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Assists/collaborates with the pastor in the pastoral care of the parish.
• Assists in the preparation of parish sacramental celebrations through collaboration with all stakeholders.
• May lead communal prayer services, including wakes, final commendation and committal services, stations of the cross.
• Assists in the formation and preparation of individuals and families for the sacraments.
• Assists couples regarding marriage preparations, marriage and annulment procedures, as directed by the Archdiocesan Tribunal Office.
• Active and visible participant in liturgies, prayer services, parish events, and programs. May represent the pastor in their absence and at their request.
• Responds to crisis situations, parishioners and all people seeking assistance.