Pastoral Reference letter

ALL SAINTS' PARISH

1415 ROYAL YORK RD., Etobicoke, ON M9A4M5

Re: PASTORAL REFERENCE LETTERS

To Whom it May Concern,

Frequently there are requests for Pastoral Reference Letters from people who are seeking teaching positions within the Catholic school system. Because of the seriousness of these requests and the rightful expectations of both the parents and the Church, those planning to teach in our Catholic schools should be believers who are genuinely trying to practice and live their faith. Therefore, this would include the following:

· Be registered members of All Saints' Parish for at least 6 months

· Truly trying to attend Mass each Sunday

· Participate in the Sacramental and Pastoral life of the Church community (volunteering in any Ministry in the past or currently)

· Be in good canonical standing within the Church that is, not living common law or married outside the church

· Financially support the work and mission of the church particularly Catholic Churches, ShareLife, the Missions, and their own Parish. (Contributions can be done by using Envelopes, Pre-Authorized Giving, Online donations)

Pastoral reference letters are provided by the pastor of the parish only. If an applicant can’t honestly answer yes to the above issues, they should defer asking for a Reference from the Pastor as it is unfair to everyone concerned. If you are proceeding, then please attend to the following before making an appointment with the Pastor.

· Please completely fill out the candidate portion of the application forms for the Boards for which you hope to find employment, prior to the pastoral reference interview. The application forms typically include a Pastoral Reference Form to be filled out by the pastor.

· Please bring a copy of your baptismal certificate and, if married, a copy of your marriage certificate to the interview.

· Please be aware that all pastoral references are positive but honest expressions of the pastor’s assessment of the candidates current level of faith, faith practice and involvement. This assessment is based on personal knowledge and the responses given by the candidate in the interview.

In summary, please note that Archdiocesan directives require a candidate to have a history of active participation in parish life prior to requesting a reference letter at the end of their studies.

Please be aware that it may take a few weeks before an appointment can be arranged. Letters are usually completed and ready for pickup by the candidate within a week after the interview.

Sincerely Yours,

Fr. Andrzej Glaba, Pastor

To register as parishioners please fill out the Parish Registration Form and pick up a box of envelopes from the parish office or visit to download the form online and bring it to the Parish Office and request your box of envelopes: https://allsaintset.archtoronto.org/en/our-community/downloadable-forms/

To Register in the Pre-Authorized Giving program: For Parishioners who wish to donate through their Bank Account automatically please download the Pre-Authorized Giving Form (PAG), follow the instructions and drop it off in the office or during Sunday Mass in a collection basket or in the mail slot installed at the church main entrance.  PRE-AUTHORIZED GIVING and CHANGES 2018.pdf

To donate online: https://www.archtoronto.org/en/contact-us/donations/donate-pages/donate-to-parish-offertory/?des=DPP01