In light of the reintroduction of the public celebration of Holy Mass as early as June 1, 2020 in all the Latin Rite Dioceses in Alberta, the Diocese is compelled to provide clergy, parish staff and volunteers with as much resources as possible to support them in this major undertaking. It is important for clergy and staff to recognize that the safety of everyone is imperative and that there may be a need to scale back on what is being offered especially in the early phases in order to assure that the guidelines are observed for the dignity of the holy liturgy and the wellbeing of all people.

For further assistance and guidance, please contact Fr. Wilbert Chin Jon at 403-218-5529 or Wilbert.ChinJon@calgarydiocese.ca.

How to receive Holy Communion

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/bbVIyS9HTZE | Download Video
Guidance on wearing Non-Medical Face Masks 

Frequently Asked Questions

• FAQ - May 29, 2020

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The Reintroduction

• Memorandum - Interim Adjustments (June 25)
• Memorandum - Stage 2 of Alberta's Relaunch Strategy (June 10)
• Guidelines for the Reintroduction of the Public Celebration of Holy Mass (PDF) 
• Self-Assessment Tool Questions
• Updated: Summary of Guidelines for Sacraments & Liturgies, dated June 1, 2020
• Pastoral Letter to the Faithful - May 26, 2020 
• Video Message from Bishop McGrattan  - website | Youtube | Download MP4​
• Spiritual Resources during the Pandemic
• Guidelines to Live-streaming in the Diocese of Calgary

Human Resources

• Volunteer Recruitment Document 
• Safety Coordinator Position Description
• Cleaning & Disinfecting Team Member Position Description
• Point & Entry Team Member Position Description
• Usher Team Member Position Description​

Finance & Administration

• Finance & Administration Update

​Health & Safety

• Health & Safety Document
• Appendix A - Hazard Assessments 
• Appendix B - Cleaning/Sanitizing Material Safety Data Sheet
• Appendix C - Volunteer Training Checklist

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Posters & Signage

Find here downloadable posters and signage for your parish. 

• Click here to access the download folder​

NEW POSTER

NEW POSTER

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UPDATED! With the latest Assessment Questions (App IV)

NEW! Appendix IV Self Assessment printable

With left/right arrow directions

Available with & without arrows

Available for both Enter & Exit, with & without direction

Exit & Entrance direction with left & right arrows

One Way directions with left, right, up and down arrows

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Alternatively, you may also find some of the posters in the Govt. of Alberta website helpful: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-information-posters.aspx  ​

Decals & Banners

If you need other printed materials, such as decals, standing banner etc., below is a list of suppliers to check out. Note that there are many suppliers and companies out there that provide similar products and services. The Diocese does not endorse these companies but only provides them as a form of support as you prepare for the reintroduction of the public celebration of Mass. Feel free to suggest other companies you may be familiar with, and we can add them to the list of resources. 

• Copy Repro, Calgary
  • ​Contact Darrell Martindale at 403-264-4033  |  Website
  • Download list of customizable pre-assembled signage kits for COVID-19, includes markers, decals, boards, face masks & shields 
• Minuteman Press 
  • ​Contact Terry Gonzalez at 403-338-1115 | Website
• Diocesan.com (US) for parish-friendly designs for welcoming parishioners back to Mass (banners, A-frames, floor graphics, and flags). 
  • ​Contact 1-877-212-7317.  Check items here.

Cleaning & Sanitizing 

​Here is a list of cleaning and sanitizing suppliers in case your regular supplier is unable to provide for your immediate needs. We hope that this will assist you especially during Stage 1 of the Reintroduction of the Public Celebration of Mass. Feel free to suggest other companies you may be familiar with, and we can add them to the list of resources. 

• Check list of suppliers for cleaning supplies & sanitizing

Online Event Tools

It is necessary that the privacy of registrants be always respected. Whatever online event system the parish will use, the names of registered attendees must not be accessible or visible to the other attendees. It is also important clearly to communicate that registration is free of charge.
The following are examples of companies that provide online tools for registration.

• Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca
• Canada Helps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/for-charities/ticketed-events/
• Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com
• Signup.com: https://www.signup.com ​
• Pastor's Toolbox ($45/month): https://pastorstoolbox.com/  
• Volunteer Signup: https://volunteersignup.org/