Commissioned Ministry

Chart of Parish Ministries

The following chart identifies examples of various parish ministries according to ministry areas and the appropriate formation:

Area of Ministry

Group 1:
Parish Ministers
(Parish/Diocesan Formation Recommended)

Group 2:
Parish Ministry Leaders (Diocesan Program Required)

Group 3:
Parish Ministry Leaders
(Masters Degree Required)
Ordained   Deacon Priest
Appointed     Parish Director
(without resident pastor)
Pastoral Pastoral Care Ministers
Human Concern Ministers
Family Life Ministers
Evangelization Ministers
Parish Pastoral Council Member		 Pastoral Ministry Coordinator Pastoral Associate
Worship Liturgical Ministers
Liturgy Committee Member
Baptismal Prep Leader
Leader of Initiation
Leader of Prayer		 Liturgy Coordinator Liturgist
Religious Education Facilitator
Catechist
Aide/Volunteer
Board Member
Secretary		 Religious Education Coordinator Director of Religious Education
School Teacher
Board Member
Aide/Volunteer
Secretary		   Principal
Youth Ministry Youth Minister
Adult Advisor		 Youth Ministry Coordinator Director of Youth Ministry
Business Secretary
Bookkeeper
Finance Council Member
Trustee		 Business Manager Business Administrator
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