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Overview

The Hands of Christ is a recognition program sponsored by the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Rochester to assist parishes in affirming their high school seniors who have been the "Hands of Christ" in their church, home, school and community. Recognized seniors are invited to receive a plaque from Bishop Clark at one of three special Recognition Ceremonies held in October.

Criteria

Parishes are invited to select as many graduating high school seniors as they wish who meet the following criteria to receive this very special recognition.

Has consistently demonstrated a Christian attitude by word and example

• Has been actively involved in the parish as well as their school or community
• Has been a positive role model to their peers
• Is a practicing Roman Catholic in a parish in the Diocese of Rochester
• Is currently a high school senior

Nomination Process

Youth Ministers, Catechetical Leaders, Pastoral Leaders or other adults involved with the youth of the parish, may make nominations but the Pastor/Pastoral Leader must sign each nomination.

Parishes are asked to develop their own process for nominating seniors for this recognition. Some suggestions are included below