We are seeking people to volunteer for at least one hour a week to help us build a loving Christian community in Walkinstown Parish. Click on the headings below to see information on each role.
Members of our Baptism Team work in pairs and accompany the Parish Priest while meeting parents and assisting them in preparing for the baptism of their child. It may include home visitation as part of the preparations.
If you are interested in joining the Baptism Team please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
The year of a child’s Confirmation is a very special journey. We in Walkinstown Parish want to make this journey as special as possible for every child, their parents/guardians and family.
The parish-based programme gives parents/guardians the opportunity to prepare with their child for Confirmation.
Participation in Sunday Mass throughout the year is an important element in the preparation journey and there are preparation sessions before mass on a number of occasions during the year from September to June which helps the family accompany their child as he/she prepares for Confirmation. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to get involved and participate in the Masses by way of doing a reading, Prayers of the Faithful and/or presenting the gifts of bread to the altar etc.
If you would like to assist with delivery of the Parish based Confirmation Programme please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
The year of a child’s First Penance/Confession and Communion is a very special journey. We in Walkinstown Parish want to make this journey as special as possible for every child, their parents/guardians and family.
The parish-based programme gives parents/guardians the opportunity to prepare with their child for First Confession and Communion.
Participation in Sunday Mass throughout the year is an important element in the preparation journey and there are preparation sessions before mass on a number of occasions during the year from September to June which helps the family accompany their child as he/she prepares for First Confession and Communion. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to get involved and participate in the Masses by way of doing a reading, Prayers of the Faithful and/or presenting the gifts of bread to the altar etc.
If you would like to assist with delivery of the Parish based First Penance and Communion Programme please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
On notification of the passing of a loved one, the Funeral Support Team may meet with the family to offer condolences on behalf of the Parish Priest and parishioners. They will offer guidance on how to prepare for the funeral liturgy. They will also distribute a parish funeral booklet containing readings, prayers of the faithful and other guidance.
Members of the Funeral Support Team usually work in pairs, and may be present with the Priest, at the door of the Church when the funeral arrives.
This ministry can bring great comfort and support to families at very difficult times and is of great pastoral importance.
If you would like to become a member of the Funeral Team please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
Ministers of the Eucharist help distribute the Eucharist at all Masses and bring the Eucharist to people who are housebound or ill. They are to receive training and are commissioned by the Parish Priest.
A rota is prepared every month. At Christmas and Easter, there are special rotas.
Ministers of the Eurcharist are invited to attend an annual meeting to assist them in their Ministry and they are encouraged to take time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament as part of this ministry.
If you are interested in serving as a Minister of the Eurcharist, please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
Men and women from the parish are invited to serve as Ministers of the Word. They assist with reading the Scripture at Mass on Sundays, weekdays and at special Masses.
They receive training and are commissioned by the Parish Priest for this ministry.
A rota is prepared every six months and may be collected from the Parish Office. At Christmas and Easter, there are special rotas.
Ministers of the Word are invited to attend an annual meeting to reflect and deepen their call to this ministry.
If you are interested in becoming a Minister of the Word please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
The Welcome Team are the first friendly faces to greet Mass-goers on arrival in the church porch.
On the second Sunday of every month they host the Hospitality Tea where parishioners can catch up with everyone over a cup of tea.
If you are interested in joining our Welcome Team, please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parish Office By Clicking Here