The primary ministry of ushers is to be of service to everyone in the assembly so that all may celebrate the Sacred Liturgy as the holy people of God who became one in Christ. The Ushers are some of the first people that those entering the church encounter. Ushers help to maintain a prayerful atmosphere. Therefore, a true spirit of welcome should be the hallmark of their service. At the same time, Ushers are involved in some of the most important elements of good Liturgy, some of which include: Escorting people to their seats and helping to find seats when the church is crowded, Inviting people to bring up the gifts of bread and wine, helping with the communion procession, handing out bulletins, and making sure the church looks neat after people have left. Per Diocese of Orlando policies, ushers must be background checked every five years through the FBI/FDLE screening process.
