Volunteer Opportunities

                                                        

There are hundreds of ways to become involved in ministry at the Church of St. Stephen. The Administration, Worship, Formation and Pastoral Care Departments rely on the time, talents and financial resources of our generous parishioners to carry out the mission of sharing the Good News.

 

Opportunities abound for serving others within St. Stephen's Parish and the broader community.  We invite everyone to consider sharing their time and talents with the community.  It is a wonderful way to get to know our brothers and sisters in Christ.

 

Volunteers who minister to children, youth or vulnerable adults must undergo a background check, sign a code of conduct and attend a VIRTUS session, as mandated by the Archdiocese.  The required forms may be printed out by clicking on the links at right.

 

VIRTUS: Protecting God's Children for Adults

VIRTUS training is a three hour awareness session which better equips adults to protect children in the world around them. It is required of all clergy, deacons, school and parish employees as well as all volunteers who are in regular contact with children under the age of 18.

VIRTUS sessions are scheduled at churches throughout the Archdiocese.  You must register online to attend a session:

 

* Go to www.virtus.org

* Click on the "Registration" link in the left-hand column.

* Select "Saint Paul and Minneapolis (Archdiocese)" from the drop-down box.

* Participants will create their own "User ID" and "Password".

* Follow the screen prompts to continue the on-line registration.

 

 

Administration Department

The Administration Department is responsible for all the business affairs of the parish. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas to assist in keeping the business side of the parish operating smoothly.

 

We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28

 

> Click for the Administration Time and Talent Form (pdf)

 

Worship Department

The Worship Department utilizes lay ministers to provide leadership and service to the worshipping assembly of the parish.  There are many opportunities to help minister to the assembly each weekend.

 

Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly father.
Matthew 5:16

 

> Click for the Worship Time and Talent Form (pdf)

 

Faith Formation Department

The Faith Formation Department actively supports parents, who are the primary religious educators of their children.  Many people are needed to assist in passing on the Catholic faith to our children and teens.

 

As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another
as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10

 

> Click for the Faith Formation Time and Talent Form (pdf)

 

Pastoral Care Department

The Pastoral Care Deparment ministers to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of those in our parish and the broader community.  This ministry includes reaching out to those who are hungry, grieving, ill, lonely or imprisoned.

 

Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least
of these, you did for me.
Matthew 25:40

> Click for the Pastoral Care Time and Talent Form (pdf)