MINISTRY GUIDELINES

Director of Liturgical Ministries:
James Mason
(254) 773-4541
james.mason@stmarytempletx.org
Who can serve as Liturgical Minister?
Qualifications and Guidelines from the Diocese of Austin
and St. Mary’s Catholic Church to become a Liturgical Minister.
Be a parish member, fully initiated in the Catholic Church, having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation and in good standing with the Church; (with the exception of children Altar Servers needing Confirmation)
- Approval by Father Kurtis;
- Give a positive witness to the Christian life;
- Have knowledge of the Order of the Mass
- Show reverence for the sacredness of the Body and Blood of Christ by their manner of dress and decorum while assisting at liturgy;
- Be fully aware of the manner of preparation, distribution and disposition of the Body and Blood of Christ;
- Click Here to Complete the Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) application and background check.
- Training with Ministry Team Leader to serve at Mass;
- Commissioning by Father--Mass set by Father.

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