Volunteer - Help Wanted!

We need many volunteers to make the Religious Education Programs a success. Take time to read about the following positions. Prayerfully consider whether you can make a commitment to our children this year. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

It takes a whole village to teach a child

African Proverb

Catechist:
1 1/2 hours plus planning time at home. Some group meetings. Are you enthusiastic about your faith? Do you like children? Consider catechesis! We need teachers for all grades and sessions. Training is provided.

Catechist's Aide:
1 1/2 hour per week in class. Volunteer to be in the classroom to help the teacher with activities.

Family Formation Child Care:
1 1/2 hour approximately every other week. Volunteer to work in the child care room during the Formation sessions. Junior high and high school students can earn service hours here.

Sign In Table Reception:
1/2 at your session. Help us to monitor attendance, distribute flyers and help with projects. We need 1 person per session.

Facilitator for Little Lambs:
1 hour per week plus at home planning. Preschool meets at the church once a week for sessions during the day. Lessons are pre-planned and simple to prepare.

Sacramental Process Team Member:
Time as needed. If you have a special love for a sacrament, share it! Join the teams who journey with our Youth on their sacramental journey.

Our parish is committed to insuring that our faith community is a safe place for everyone. The Diocese of Phoenix is dedicated to upholding a culture of safety and the protection of all God’s children from abuse. In support of that effort, we require that all of our volunteers complete the Safe Environment Training outlined below.

Adults:

  • Attend Safe Environment Training
  • Year one is a live class
  • Yearly updates can be done online
  • Complete an entry interview with the Director of Religious Education

Teens:

  • Must have attended Called to Protect for Youth
  • Have signed permission from a parent to volunteer
  • Complete an entry interview with the Director of religious Education

You can register for the classes online at: www.safeenvironmenttraining.org (Click on 'register for classes').

IF YOU CAN HELP WITH ANY OF THESE JOBS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SCHEDULE A FRIENDLY INTERVIEW!