Rationale:

To provide a witness of God’s unconditional love through the Catholic Faith Community.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Is accountable to the Diocesan Director of Catholic Detention Ministry and the Facility Coordinator
• Is accountable to the City, State or County department that staffs the facility
• Provides the particular ministry to the incarcerated for which they have been trained
• Is to attend the required training sessions and gatherings
• Should provide a twelve (12) month commitment to this ministry
• Should be able to provide at least two to four (2 – 4) hours per month as scheduled
• Must complete statistical forms for both CDM and the county promptly
• Must keep up with changes posted on CDM web site

Qualifications:

• Must be a praticing Catholic
• Must exhibit an ability to see the presence of God in the incarcerated
• Must be willing to accept and obey the rules of each facility
• Must exhibit an awareness of one’s own gifts and limitations and be comfortable with them
• Must strive to be open, flexible, and non-judgmental
• Must be able to commit to a consistent presence

To apply with the Detention Ministry for a volunteer position, please contact us.