Like all Catholics, those involved in School Pastoral Services are especially called to
proclaim the Gospel, not only with their words but also with their lives. Such
integrity of a life of faith and fidelity is a powerful evangelical witness to the Lord
Jesus and his life-giving teaching.

Whilst the Pastoral Assistant will not usually be involved in formal
teaching, they would do well to make themselves available to assist other
members of staff in dealing with theological/spiritual/pastoral issues for students
as these arise throughout in the School.

It would certainly be helpful if the Pastoral Assistant had opportunities to visit
classrooms and contribute in ways which make use of their expertise. Once
again the witness and opportunities for primary evangelisation are enormous if
due preparation time is given and key objectives made clear.