BECOMING A CATECHIST
The role of catechist is indeed a calling, a joy, and a special desire to pass on the faith and draw others to friendship with Christ.  Even in an environment where parents are being encouraged and enabled to teach their children the faith and its practice, there is a need for caring adults who have been living and learning the faith to come forward to instruct, guide, and walk alongside our parish children and youth in the position of catechist.

All too often, we think parents are the ones who should be teaching in our parish religious education programs, but there are many people who no longer have or never had children in our programs who would be excellent at providing instruction in FSR, Sacrament Preparation, Youth Ministry or other formation programs.

Many, many, many hands are needed for this task.  At St. Mary, we are looking for at least 25 more volunteers to make our catechetical ministry come alive.  PLEASE PRAY and ask God if He is calling you to serve your parish as a catechist.  

Volunteering with us is a meaningful way to contribute to our community, and we appreciate your willingness to be part of our efforts. To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved, it is a requirement that all prospective volunteers have successfully completed the Safe Environment course. This course equips you with the necessary knowledge and guidelines to create a secure and nurturing environment for our members.

If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, but have never taken the  Safe Environment course, attend one of the Initial Training Sessions offered in the area. In addition, St. Mary's will offer one the last Thursday of every month. 

Below is the link to register with Virtus. 
When registering please make sure to pick the Diocese of Fort Worth, as well as, associate yourself with the Parish of St. Mary. 
Click to link below and click on "First Time Registrant" from here just follow the directions. 
 
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/

If you have any questions please contact the Parish Office.

Additionally, we kindly ask that you complete the volunteer form, conveniently located under the "Volunteer Form" tab above. This form, known as "Form D" to the Diocese, provide us with essential information. Your commitment to these prerequisites demonstrates our collective dedication to maintaining a safe and enriching space for all.