Part of the Pope Francis Award involves promoting close links between what you are learning about Jesus and the Sacraments, the teaching of the Church and the work of the Parish in serving the needs of the local community. We would like to encourage you as pupils to be active participants in parish life by inviting you to volunteer as welcomers at St John’s Church.

As a welcomer you will be required to be at St John’s church before Mass starts to help give out the Order of Service booklets and the bulletins to those parishioners who wish them. You will also be required to stay after Mass to ensure that the church is left neat and tidy.

Welcomers should wear a PFFA t-shirt, you’ll find these in a box at the back of the church.  Being part of parish life can lead to a Parish Commendation Award at the end of Primary 7, make sure you sign your name on the board so that your contribution can be recognised.

Thank you for your commitment to the Pope Francis Award.