Called, Gifted, Sent

Called, Gifted and Sent effectively invites, screens, prepares, nurtures and supports volunteer ministers and ensures the safety of vulnerable people in our faith communities. For more information, please read the manual and other resources below or contact the Personnel Office at 519-433-0658.

Please note: links below are PDF files.

Information
What is Called, Gifted and Sent? (Pamphlet)
Called, Gifted and Sent Resource Manual

High Risk Ministry Role Descriptions (may be altered to meet your needs)
Altar Server Scheduling and Training (Example A, Example B)
Bereavement Team Coordinator (Example A, Example B)
Bereavement Team Member
Catechist-Children 
Choir Director -Children/Youth (Example A, Example B)
Collection Counter
Elderly Outreach Coordinator
Parish Cheque Signing Officers (Policy)
Parish Screening Committee Member
Parish Screening Coordinator
Parish Youth Coordinator
Pastoral Assistant
Pastoral Ministry to Shut-Ins
RCIA Coordinator
RCIA Director
St. Vincent de Paul
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Volunteer Driver & Form
Ministry Position Description (Blank)

Other Ministry Role Descriptions (may be altered to meet your needs)
Altar Server
Caretaker
Cemetery Board Member
Cemetery Board President & Secretary
Choir Director (Adult)
Choir Member
Gift Bearer
Gift Bearer Coordinator
Lector
Liturgical Event Coordinator
Minister of Communion (Church)
Pastoral Council Member (Example A, Example B)
Sacristan
Secretary (Parish)
Usher Coordinator
Ushers (Example A, Example B)

Other Resources
Privacy Policy
Cheque Signing Policy
Cheque Signing Procedure
Incident Report Form
Pastor’s Protocol Police Records Check
How to Recognize Abuse
How to Report Abuse
Human Rights Code
Provincial Laws and Screening
Ontario Law and Social Policy
If a Person’s Best Efforts Are Wanted
Paradigm Shift in Recruitment
Reasons People Volunteer
Basic Steps in Volunteer Recruitment
Selling Your Volunteer Opportunities
Some Ways to Invite and Recruit Volunteers
Societal Trends Impact Assessment
Trends
Listing of Police Departments
Support and Training (Institute for Catholic Formation)