Faith-Based, Spiritual, and Worship Practices

Faith-based, spiritual, and worship practices are important to many people and offer opportunities to connect with communities. These practices also have a role to play in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

Last updated: December 1, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccinations are administered throughout the province, we can gather in-person again to share hope, healing, restoration and recovery. As pillars of strength, religious organizations and faith-based worship services play a critical role in connecting the community by supporting beneficial and safe social interactions.

Follow any provincial and regional restrictions

Masks are required in all indoor public settings including places of worship by all people born in 2017 or earlier (age 5+), including congregants and choirs. Masks but can be temporarily removed for ceremonial eating and drinking, and by officiants, readers or for singing a solo where physical distancing is observed.
If all participants are vaccinated as determined by the worship service leader, there are no capacity restrictions on worship services and choirs.
If participants are not all vaccinated, worship services and choirs are limited to 50% seated capacity.

Follow these precautions for religious, spiritual, faith-based and worship practices

Assess yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and stay home if sick;
Clean your hands frequently. Ensure you have access to handwashing stations or hand sanitizing supplies.
Everyone eligible should be encouraged to be fully vaccinated.
Everyone ages 5 and older should wear a mask.
Check that the venue you attend is practicing routine cleaning and disinfection.

Learn more about planning events.