Volunteering at St. Ignatius
St. Ignatius has a number of groups and commissions that effectively tend to the mission and ministry of the parish. These ministries depend on the support of parish volunteers, and we urge parishioners to join in apostolic service to the parish community.
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If you are interested in any of the opportunities below or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.
Ways to Get Involved
Liturgy and Music
We are always looking for parishioners to participate in our liturgies, as Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Musicians, or members of our choir.
Hospitality
In the past, we have hosted a coffee hour every Sunday following the 10:30am Mass. We would like to continue offering this time of socializing and fellowship, but we need people willing to organize the coffee hour, coordinate with other volunteers to serve and arrange drinks/pastries, or just welcome parishioners with a friendly face!
Faith Formation
We are in need of catechists and substitute catechists for the coming year! If you enjoy working with children and sharing the joy of the Gospel, consider assisting with our program. Contact our Faith Formation Team if interested.
St. Ignatius is committed to restorative justice and social outreach, and our Green Team, Racial Justice Committee, Immigration Committee, and LGBTQ+ Catholics work together to develop programs and activities to live out our Christian faith in the world around us.
Jesus invites us to reach out to those in need and support those who live in poverty, hunger, and suffering. Our parish partners with several organizations in the Boston area, including Habitat for Humanity, Cor Unum, Family Aid Boston, Pine Street Inn Shattuck Shelter, and more. Contact Sr. Diane Vallerio to learn more about these opportunities.
Parish Support
It takes a lot of work to run a parish., and St. Ignatius welcomes any volunteer support you can give. We have parishioners who give their time in our funeral ministries, as collection counters, or just lending a hand at various programs or events we host. Don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to be added to a volunteer mailing list for as-needed opportunities!
Volunteer Requirements
Out of concern for our most vulnerable members (including children, young people, the elderly and the disabled), all volunteers must:
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Complete the training program “Protecting God’s Children for Adults”. Volunteers are required to attend this training session just once and the session is approximately 2 hours long. The training sessions will be offered at various times throughout the year.
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Annually submit a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) form.
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Read and sign the Code of Conduct for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. The Code contains the standards of personal and professional behavior for pastoral situations involving children, youth, and adults. See the 2021 Code of Conduct as an example.
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Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team
At St. Ignatius, we have a Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team. The CAP Team is responsible for educating all parish clergy, employees, and volunteers in mandated reporting laws and for facilitating the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” training required of all those who minister directly to or have the potential for interaction with children, youth, or vulnerable parishioners. The CAP Team members have been trained by the Archdiocese and are available to provide consultation and support to anyone in the parish who may suspect, observe, or be the recipient of a disclosure of child abuse or neglect. Below is a list of our CAP Team members. Please contact Paula Gomez with any questions or concerns.
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CAP Team Members
Paula Gomez Victorica
Helena Alfonzo
Trudy Good
Kathy Maher