Volunteer Catechists are needed for the 2023-2024 Academic Year for the Family School of Religion. FSR meets twice per month from October -May, usually on the first Sunday of the month (exceptions are September and April).
Time Commitment:
Attend monthly Catechist Meeting to receive instruction on topic and lesson plan - approx.1.5 hours
Prepare at home for monthly class - approx. 1.5 hours
Teach monthly class on Sunday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. - 1.5 hours plus time to set up and clean up
Requirements:
Attendance at Safe Environment Training and pass criminal background check
A practicing Catholic, eligible to receive sacraments
Willingness to accompany children on their faith journey and make the Gospel message come alive for them
Commitment to attending monthly catechist training and to preparing the lesson in advance of class
Dedication to prayer and to the sacraments
If you are a person of prayer who is striving for personal holiness, we can provide you with the instruction and training you need to serve the parish as a catechist.
Catechists are needed to teach:
Grades K-6
First Communion Preparation (bi-lingual catechist would be especially welcome)