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Serving the Church

“I am the vine, you are the branches.”
John 15:5

When God calls you to serve in a leadership position, the Church offers a number of options.  You may wish to be ordained as a deacon or priest, or live in a religious community.  You may want to advance the mission of the church as a volunteer.  Or, you may not know what role best fits your time and talents. 
                                               
The purpose of this Web site is to help you find out—to introduce the options; explain the discernment process; and provide the method and timeline for serving the church as a lay leader, deacon, priest or religious community resident.