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Catechists
What is a catechist? A catechist
is a teacher who witnesses to the Gospel by his/her life of faith.
All parents are catechists, the first catechists their children have had.
A catechist is a believer who wants to share his/her most cherished possession
with others: faith. All of us are catechists to someone at some time
in our lives. Why not take a turn now? You can do it!To prepare you for your role in this ministry,
we invite you to participate in a few Catechist Formation sessions.
Teachers’ manuals and teaching materials are available for all. The
easiest way to become a confident catechist is to be a parent volunteer
for a year. It won’t be long before you are saying “I can do that!”
A lot of parent involvement is needed for
the success of our Christian Formation Programs. We will form as
many classes as needed at each grade level as long as we have the catechists
and the space available. Class size is approximately 15 students.
We do not plan to overcrowd classes due to an insufficient number of catechists.
Each class needs two adults: one lead catechist
and one assistant catechist/parent volunteer. Both usually attend
the weekly classes and receive the same training and materials.
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Our anticipated needs are:
K-6th grades: 30 lead catechists
30 assistant catechists
/ parent volunteers
(Teens are welcome
as assistant catechists/volunteers) 7th / 8th grades: 6 lead catechists
6 assistant catechists
/ parent volunteers
High School: 9 lead catechists
9 assistant catechists
/ parent volunteers
Classes meet approximately 25 times from
late September through early May.
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Parish Confirmation Sponsors
This parish ministry recruits active parishioners
willing to mentor and walk with a teen Confirmation Candidate for a period
of one year starting each March. Further information and training
will be given in January/February, and then the parish will match sponsors
and teens in February. Interested adults who are at least 25 years
old and have received Confirmation are invited to sign up for this ministry.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word Prayer Leaders
Ideally, Children’s Liturgy of the Word
takes place on most Sundays from September through May at the 8:30 and
10:30 Liturgies. Children 4 years old through 2nd grade are divided
into two groups to experience prayer at a child’s level. Children
return to the main assembly at the Preparation of the Gifts. It is
not babysitting, but a true Liturgy of the Word.Training is conducted each Fall for Prayer
Leaders and others wishing to be involved. Scripts are mailed each
week to the Prayer Leaders and Parent Volunteers to enable preparation
for the upcoming Sunday.
The success and continuity of this ministry
relies on the parents of the children participating. Four Prayer
Leaders and four Parent Volunteers are needed each Sunday. If you
are willing to become a Prayer Leader, please sign up for Children’s Liturgy.
If your child is participating in Children’s Liturgy of the Word and you
do not feel confident to lead, we ask that you sign up as a Parent Volunteer
to assist those who do lead. Teens are also invited to serve in this
Ministry.
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Catechists for Sacramental Preparation
of Older Children
Help prepare older children for the sacraments
of Eucharist and Reconciliation. Two to three meetings per year for
each sacrament.
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Sacramental Team-Baptism
Assist in preparation of parents requesting
Baptism. The program consists of two sessions offered 4 times a year.
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Sacramental Team-Children’s Catechumenate
A team of four catechists who will work
with families requesting Sacraments of Initiation for children above the
age of seven. The group meets on Sunday mornings to discuss the Scripture
Readings, share prayer and other aspects of Catholic life and faith.
Families are invited to be involved in this ministry to families.
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Sacramental Team-First Eucharist
Sacramental Team-First Reconciliation
Assist in preparation of parents requesting
these sacraments for their children. The parent programs consist
of three sessions for each sacrament. Also assist in the preparations
for the celebrations of these sacraments.
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Vacation Bible School
The efforts of many adults and teens make
possible this week of fun for children aged 4-10 yrs. Usually held
during the second week of July from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.
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Behind-the-Scenes Helpers
Volunteers who could be called upon to
assist with clerical tasks.
