Finally, be strong in the Lord
and in the strength of his power.
Put on the whole armor of God,
so that you may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.
For our struggle is not against
enemies of blood and flesh,
but against the rulers, against
the authorities, against the
cosmic powers of this present
darkness, against the spiritual
forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 6:10-12 | NRSVCE
Ready to Serve
In every generation, the Church has grown because ordinary people opened their hands and said, “Here I am, Lord.”
Serving is a beautiful calling — a way of offering our time, our gifts, and even our stories back to God for the good of His people.
Because this calling is precious, we care deeply for the safety and well-being of our parish family.
For that reason, everyone who desires to serve in our ministries is invited to complete a simple screening process. It is not a barrier, but a bridge — a way of ensuring that every child, every senior, every family, every soul who walks through our doors is cared for with the highest respect and protection.
If your heart is stirring to serve, know that you are most welcome.
We will walk with you, step by step, so that your “yes” can flourish in a safe, joyful, and grace-filled environment.
Your gifts matter. Your presence matters. And the Church is always made more beautiful when you choose to serve.
Next Steps
To begin this journey, we kindly ask that you complete the following documents.
These steps help us care for our parish family with responsibility, transparency, and love — ensuring that every ministry is a safe and nurturing place for all.
For Adults (18 and over) please complete:
For Minors (under 18) please complete:
Once everything is finished, please send the forms to ministryscreening@stanthonysyyc.ca so we can guide you to the next steps of serving.
After that, you will be invited to a short online formation through two training modules on Praesidium Academy.
If you need any help understanding the process, we are here to walk with you.
Our prayer for service
Creator Father, life is your gift to us and through Baptism you invite us
to share the gift of our lives in service to others.
Be with us each day as we choose to show your presence in the world.
Give us the courage and generosity to accept your love and your call.
We pray especially for all those who serve you as liturgical ministers,
pastoral ministers, outreach and faith formation ministers, hospitality
and maintenance ministers.
Keep them close you to you. Open their hearts and minds and the
hearts and minds of all our parishioners, that they may accept your call
to follow the gospel life in the spirit of St. Anthony. Amen.