What is an Active Parishioner?

The question of active parishioner status is important.  Active parishioners rightfully look to their parishes for any number of services.  Among these services are:

• Enrolling their children in our Faith Formation Programs and programs leading to the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

• Use of our facilities for liturgical services such as Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.

• Active parishioner tuition rates in our Catholic Schools.

• Certification as sponsors at sacramental celebrations.

These rights and services within the Church bring with them certain obligations, as in any form of community.  The criteria for determining active parishioner status include the following: 

• Attend Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on a regular, weekly basis and on Holy Days.

• Be an officially registered member of the parish.

• Complete a stewardship sacrificial giving/time and talent form (updated annually).

• Children have received sacraments appropriate to their level of maturity (i.e., Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation).

• Be an active volunteer in some of the various ministries and programs of the parish community.

• Financially support the parish by being a weekly contributor to Holy Trinity Catholic Church and by using the envelope system.  The use of envelopes is not primarily about money; the envelopes provide a record of Mass attendance.  If you cannot make your expected contribution, please be sure to drop an envelope into the offertory basket each Sunday anyway, even if it contains only a minimal contribution.

• Support any Capital/Building Campaign of the parish.

• Support the Archbishop's Annual Appeal.