Our Parish Leads work with the Parish Priest to develop excellent provision in the Areas of Evangelisation, Catechesis and Formation
Parish Leads
“We can count on many lay persons, although still not nearly enough, who have a deeply-rooted sense of community and great fidelity to the tasks of charity, catechesis and the celebration of the faith. At the same time, a clear awareness of this responsibility of the laity, grounded in their baptism and confirmation, does not appear in the same way in all places. In some cases, it is because lay persons have not been given the formation needed to take on important responsibilities. In others, it is because in their particular Churches room has not been made for them to speak and to act. ”
Registering your interest
As Parish Leads are appointed by our Parish Priests your first step would be to speak with your Parish Priest about your interest. Be aware that they may have someone else in mind or are still holding the matter in prayer. In that case, please continue to pray for personal, parish and diocesan renewal (you may consider using the prayer found via the button below). Once your Parish Priest has made his decision, he will contact the Agency and you will be invited to an introductory discussion with your Deanery Mentor.
I am a potential Parish Lead
I am a Parish Priest
If you would like to get in touch about the role or let us know (we will refer enquiries to your Parish Priest) about your interest, please click on the link below.
If you have been appointed by your Parish Priest then we will email you a form to fill out.
As Parish Priest it is your role to choose who you would like to invite to become a Parish Lead. Once you have made your decision please let the Agency know by emailing us below.
What is a Parish Lead?
A Parish Lead is a key member of their parish community who has accepted their Parish Priest’s request to be a principal point of contact in their parish for either Evangelisation, Catechesis or adult Formation. They are part of the wider volunteer network, supported by the Agency for Evangelisation and Catechesis, and are committed to the teaching and spreading of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
What support will a Lead receive?
It is the intention of the Agency to invest time and energy in all involved in Some Definite Service. For a Lead this will be demonstrated mainly in support from a Deanery Mentor. As a Parish Lead you will be a key part of a large and highly-skilled, diocesan-wide team, seeking to bear fruit for the glory of God in Southwark. Ministry can often be isolating, Some Definite Service seeks to address this in a meaningful way across the Archdiocese.
What would I need to give?
The principal aspect of the Parish Lead’s role revolves around the development and fulfilment of the bespoke parish plan, drawn up by the Parish Priest and key parishioners, in collaboration with the Agency. Your particular responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of your parish.
More on the suggested time commitment as well as core responsibilities can be found in the Role of the Parish Lead booklet.