Are you involved in ministry in your parish, or interested in becoming more involved? Join us at Knock Shrine for a day of encouragement, learning and sharing.
Whether you are a Minister of the Eucharist, Minister of the Word, Sacristan, in your parish choir, interested in developing a Sensory Mass, or looking for ways to engage young people more actively in parish life, this day is for you. Come together with others involved in parish ministry to gain practical ideas, share experiences and maybe be a little inspired!
Date: Saturday, November 21st 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: St. John’s Centre, Knock Shrine
10:00am Welcome and opening prayer
10:10am: Finding your place in parish life and bringing it to life
10:30am: Divide into workshops
10:40am Workshop 1 (Choose One):
Each session includes a mix of practical training, spiritual reflection and Q&A with experienced ministers.
11:40am Break
12:30pm Workshop 2 (Choose One)
1:30pm: Preparation for Mass
2:00pm: Celebration of the Eucharist
3:00pm Depart
Participants choose the ministry they feel drawn to or are already involved in:
1. Lectors: “Proclaiming the Word with Power and Prayer”
2. Eucharistic Ministers: “Sacred Hands, Humble Heart”
3. Choir/Music Ministry: “Lifting Hearts to God in Song”
4. Sacristy Support: “Behind the Scenes, Before the Altar”
5. Flower arranging: “Petals of Praise: Church Flower Arranging Workshop”
6. Youth Ministry: “Ignite the Fire: Engaging Young People in Faith”
7. Sensory Mass: “A Church that welcomes everyone”
For more information email Nicola Mitchell at [email protected]
Knock Shrine
Ireland's International
Eucharistic and Marian Shrine,
Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo,
F12 Y226, Ireland
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