Catechist or catechist teams of 2 or more are assigned to a particular grade level to teach a 1st year curriculum, 2nd year curriculum for children or youth or an adult curriculum.

New Catechists are provided with materials and continued training and guidance to present the prescribed curriculum. This is a ministry where growth, both personal and spiritual, is ongoing. Continued education on the points they teach is also provided in order for the Catechist to continue their own faith formation.   This group works closely with the Director of Religious Education and or Religious Education Coordinator for all instructional endeavors.

Catechists must be 18 or older, be fully initiated into the Church (Received Baptism. First Holy Communion and Confirmation), a practicing Catholic and in full union with Rome. Must have completed some formation and instruction as a Catechist.

Commitment: Usually one (1 1/2) 2-hour commitment per week.

There is an exception to the commitment when it involves OCIA and OCIC catechists. In addition, a 35-minute period is needed for students on Sundays from November to Easter. Also, attendance at the various rites.

The Catechetical Teaching Assistant or T/A for short, assists the Catechist with the presentation and coordination of the curriculum.

This is an excellent entry point for anyone wanting to become a full fledge Catechist!

Like the Catechist the T/A ministry is where you grow both personal and spiritual as an ongoing formation. There is continued education on the points being taught in order for the T/A to continue their own faith formation.

Catechetical T/A must be 18 or older, be fully initiated into the Church (Received Baptism. First Holy Communion and Confirmation), a practicing catholic and in full union with Rome. Must have completed some formation and instruction as a Catechist or is currently enrolled in a catechetical instruction.

Commitment:  usually one (1) 2-hour commitment per week.  OR every other week as scheduled.

The Classroom Aide assists the Catechist and Catechetical T/A by providing support and assistance for the curriculum activity.

This is another excellent entry point for anyone wanting to become a full fledge Catechist!

The aid typically offered may be with helping students find their way through the curriculum, assist with student gaps in reading and spelling, and/or for small group activities.

The Classroom Aide must be 18 or older, be fully initiated into the Church (Received Baptism. First Holy Communion and Confirmation), a practicing catholic and in full union with Rome. OR  may be between 15 - 18 of age and completing or have completed their confirmation. They should have received Baptism and First Holy Communion, be a practicing catholic and in full union with Rome. 

Commitment:  usually one (1) 2-hour commitment per week.  OR every other week as scheduled.

The role of a witness is essentially a Parish community representative, but not in a formal sense. The witness is literally a face in the community. The witness’s presence is a testimony for those who are attending the session to know that the Parish as the Body of Christ is supporting and praying for them. This usually occurs in adult classes.

The witness can attend one or more sessions for students and parents. Generally, the witness introduces themselves and informs the group in the session that they are being prayed for. The witness lends a powerful testimony to the session that the parish is joyfully interested in the students/parent’s faith formation process.

The witness becomes a prayer warrior for the whole ministry and an assigned list of students. The witness can volunteer to assist in other activities such as retreats and ministry functions.

Sometimes a witness may be asked to be a proxy for one of the students. Sometimes it is hard to find qualified Godparents or the Godparent is too far away to attend some of the Rite or activities. In which case a witness can be asked to help in such situations and serve as a "Proxy."

Must be 18 or older, be fully initiated into the Church (Received Baptism. First Holy Communion and Confirmation), a practicing Catholic and in full union with Rome.

Commitment: usually a few sessions in a "school" year (September - May). And it is usually never more than 35 minutes for a children’s sessions (It is usually much less) and 1 hour for parent or adult sessions.

The Angel Guard offers their time to be an extra set of eyes on the campus during Religious Education class sessions and religious education Activities such as retreats or functions.

For lack of a better term this position is a "Hall Monitor." But, important all the same. Sometimes during certain periods, the action can be a bit harried. Therefore, an extra eyes to ensure safety, hands to assist teachers coming and going, and even providing directions for class room assignments is greatly appreciated.

The Angel Guard can volunteer to assist in other activities such as retreats and community functions.

Must be 18 or older, be fully initiated into the Church (Received Baptism. First Holy Communion and Confirmation), a practicing Catholic and in full union with Rome.

Commitment: usually one (1) 2-hour commitment per week. OR every other week as scheduled.

Those performing the function within the "Disciples" group serve as support for activities such as retreats and community functions. Although there are only a few activities and functions, they are important for small faith community development. The Disciples group along with other groups support and lead volunteers or teams to do the various assigned tasks for a given function. They can assist within the function.

Must be 18 or older or in Confirmation formation between the ages of 14 and 17, have received Baptism. , practicing Catholic faith.

Commitment: usually up to eight times a year, anywhere from a 3 - 7-hour commitment for an activity. You can commit your time and talent to one or all of the activities and from 2 or more hours per function. Many individuals at this level find it rewarding and are compelled to offer more in other areas in the Religious Education Program. Those in the Disciples group help with setup, decorating, logistics, takedown and may even help with instructions to those attending an activity or function.

The Liaison is just that, a communication link between the Director of Religious Education or Religious Coordinator to the assigned group or groups. The Liaison helps fill communication gaps. They must be a good organizer and delegator for certain events.  They may also help organize and coordinate aspects of the various functions for certain activities.

Must be 18 or older, be fully initiated into the Church (Received Baptism. First Holy Communion and Confirmation), a practicing Catholic and in full union with Rome.

Commitment: As assigned. As little as once a month up to twice a week. Often times this may simply be offsite communication. But for activities it will be onsite. The commitment for functions and activities is similar to that of the "Disciples." They may even help with setup, logistics and instructions to those attending an activity or function.

Volunteers are those who, through programs such as Confirmation, volunteer to assist at whatever is assigned to them to do. The volunteer usually falls under the auspice of Confirmation service, community service program, or similar programs. This is not the only case. There can be those who offer assistance for various events and work in the periphery of these events, which is always greatly appreciated. Their functions can be similar to that of the Disciples or Liaison (See above).