Catechist Lead
A Ministry of St. Patrick
Catechist Lead
If you love teaching kids and sharing your faith, this is a great opportunity. Lead a small group for our youth formation programs. Encourage, share, listen and learn. (Liturgy of the Word, Pre-School, Family Formation, Life on the Edge, and Confirmation).
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- Catechist: Teaching preschool and kindergarten age children the Word of God through faith forming activities. Held two Sundays per month during the 9:00 AM Mass.
- Commitment: Two to three hours per month for preparation and class time.
Family Formation
- Catechist: Responsible for teaching youth grades K – 5, the beliefs of our Catholic faith.
- Commitment: Prepare classroom lesson once a month and attend monthly training.
- Catechist Assistant: Assist the lead Catechist in a classroom or small group setting.
- Commitment: Assist at classroom lesson once a month and attend monthly training.
- Substitute Catechist: Step in to teach for a regular catechist when they are absent.
- Commitment: As needed.
Additional Family Formation Needs
- Once per month commitment
- Hospitality
- Collating/Office Help
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Parking Lot Attendant
- Speaker
- Nursery
- Hall Monitor
- Classroom Set Up
Life on the Edge
- Small group leader: Responsible for teaching, building faith based relationships, and creating a safe affirming place for youth grades 6 – 8, where our Catholic faith can be explored, embraced and lived.
- Commitment: Life on the Edge meets two times a month plus bi-annual training and meetings.
Additional Life on the Edge Needs
- Commitment varies
- Hospitality
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Speaker
- Hall Monitor
- Class Set Up
Confirmation
- Small Group Leader: Prepare and lead a small group of 10th – 12th grade youth for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Commitment: One year commitment. Class, workshop and planning meetings throughout the year.
Youth Events
- Small Group Leader/Speaker/Facilitator: Promote and/or present the programming for The Teen Timeline youth bible study or Theology of the Body for Teens in a small group setting.
- Commitment: Varies per event throughout the year. See specific program for further details.
Youth Activity Chaperones
- Commitment varies
- On site events
- Lifeline Mass
- Mission trip
- Block party at CountryFest
- Retreats
- Field trips
- Drivers for activities
- Peer Ministry Retreat
Peer Ministry
- Confirmed youth – age 16 – 20 – willing to share their journey of faith through example and teaching by participating in the following:
- Retreat Team
- Catechist
- Substitute Catechist
- Life on the Edge Small Group Leader
- Confirmation Co-leader
- Catechist Assistant
- Small Group Leader
- Social and/or Enrichment Nights
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Ministry Stats
Ministry Leader: Barb Karel
Staff Contact: Christine Kellett
Age Groups: Adults, Seniors
Ministry Category: Teaching