Pastoral References for Catholic School Board Positions

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Pastoral References will only be considered for those individuals who are baptized Catholic,  reside within the boundaries of St. Paul the Apostle (see below), are registered with the parish and actively practice the faith.  If you do not reside in boundaries of our parish you are encouraged to pursue a reference from the parish in which you reside. 

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In most cases Pastoral References will require individuals to meet with a member of the clergy or a pastoral designate. As such please allow 2-4 weeks for reference meetings to be scheduled and  completed. 

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Parish Boundaries: Britannia Rd to the north, QEW to the south, Bronte Road to the east and Guelph Line to the west.

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To secure a Pastoral Reference:

To request a Pastoral Reference please email the parish office and note the position you are applying for and indicate if this is for an updated reference or a new reference. Our office staff will verify your registration so please include your full name and address as well as phone number in your email.
 

To prepare for the pastoral reference, the diocese has provided a document entitled, The Faith We Believe: Unpacking the Creed (link below) to read ahead of time. The candidate should be familiar with the document for any in person reference interviews. 

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The regular practice of the faith is an element of a career in education that should not be overlooked. You should come prepared to discuss the importance of practicing the faith in your life, and what you bring through your faith to our Catholic Schools.
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The documents candidates should familiarize themselves with prior to the interview  are enclosed below for your reference. We will provide the printed copy of the Pastoral Reference and Profession of Faith so there is no need to bring a printed copy of either to the meeting:

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The Faith We Believe: Unpacking the Creed
Teacher Reference and Profession of Faith

 

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