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Volunteer Roles within our Catechesis Programs
Catechists commit to share their faith with children throughout the year in small group settings, with guidance and support from our Director of Catechesis. Catechesis sessions are held Sunday mornings 10:25-11:30am, or every other Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm. Two adult catechists lead a group together.
Substitute Catechists share their faith with the children, stepping in to lead Catechesis at times a Catechist is unable to serve in their role.
Faith Friends are paired with children in Catechesis who may have special learning needs and benefit from the support and patience one-on-one attention can provide.
Sacrament Prep volunteers assist with retreats and events surrounding First Reconciliation & First Eucharist.
Liturgy of the Word with Children has several open positions. We are building teams who will work together once per month to bring the Word of God into the hearts and minds of St. Theresa children.- Prayer Leader: Participate fully in mass with children in K-5th Grade by bringing the children to their own chapel in our Family Center. They proclaim the Liturgy of the Word and relate the Gospel to the children at their level, and lead the children through the Creed & Prayers of the Faithful.
- Assistant Prayer Leader: Participate fully in mass with children in K-5th Grade by bringing the children to their own chapel in our Family Center. Assist with the Liturgy of the Word and relate the Gospel to the children at their level, and lead the children through the Creed & Prayers of the Faithful. Leads when the main prayer leader is out for the week.
- Lector: Participate fully in mass with children in K-5th Grade. Reads the readings from the lectionary aloud (1st/2nd Reading, Psalm, Gospel). Assists with management of the children in attendance.
- Shepherd: Participate fully in mass with children in K-5th Grade. Perfect for a parent attending with a child who is on the younger side. Help guide the children from the church to the Family Center, assist with crowd management, and guide the children back to the sanctuary again.
Vacation Bible School is an annual weeklong event in June for children in PK-5th Grade to explore their faith in creative, fun-filled ways. Adult volunteers are needed to plan, execute, and staff this event, along with teen helpers.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Level 1, 3-5 year olds) is a Montessori-based faith program offered Wednesdays from 4:15-6:00pm. Volunteer to be an aide who will assist the primary Guides in this class.
Office Angels work behind the scenes to prepare materials for Children's Ministry programs throughout the year! Typically Office Angels come to Elmer Hall on select weekdays to volunteer.
Resource Room Assistants are available during our Catechesis times Sundays or Wednesdays to assist Catechists in making copies, gathering materials, and other tasks.