CATECHIST

Develop lesson plans and teach children about their Catholic faith!      

Must be a confirmed, practicing Catholic.  Weekly commitment of 4-5 hours, including preparation and classroom time.  Religious Education fees are waived for Catechists in return for preparation and generosity.  However, the $50.00 sacramental fee is not waived.    

Required to attend orientation at the beginning of the year (will be in August) and participate in on-going faith formation throughout the year (opportunities will be provided). 

CO-CATECHIST

Must meet all the same requirements as a Catechist, but shares duties with another person.

Required to attend orientation at the beginning of the year (will be in August) and participate in on-going faith formation throughout the year (opportunities will be provided). 

CLASSROOM AIDE

Responsible for coming to class early and staying late every week to assist Catechist.  Weekly commitment of 1 ½ hours.  Required to attend orientation at the beginning of the year (will be in August) and participate in on-going faith formation throughout the year (opportunities will be provided). 

SUBSTITUTE CATECHIST

Willing to fill in for catechists on an “on-call” basis.  Usually last minute, but will be provided with a teacher’s manual and any materials needed.     

JOURNEY

JOURNEY is our parish wide faith formation program that provides an opportunity for parishioners of all ages to come together four different times throughout the year to learn about our faith.  JOURNEY is for families with children in Religious Ed, children enrolled in Catholic schools, young adults, teenagers, older adults, and empty nesters. 

There are several different ways you can be involved in JOURNEY and time commitment can vary according to your schedule. 

NURSERY COORDINATOR

This position can be done from the comfort of your own home!  Responsible for setting up schedule at beginning of year and finding substitutes when needed.

NURSERY PROVIDER

Supervise nursery during Religious Education.  Children in nursery are those of catechists and aides.   You must arrive at 4:15so catechists can prepare for class.  Ideally this task will be shared by several people and you would rotate weeks.  If you have young children you are more than welcome to bring them along.   

OFFICE HELP

Help with mailings, copying, filing, cutting, ect. to support Christian Education ministries.  Commitment can vary.

SUNDAY PARKING LOT ATTENDANT

Help direct traffic at drop off and/or dismissal times.  This would only be for the first couple       of weeks of the year and possibly on occasion if needed.  Would need to be here from 6:15-6:45 to help with drop off and be here from 7:45-8:15 to help with dismissal.