Volunteer to Teach

The church makes it quite clear that to be a catechist, the term used for our SRE teachers, is to have a vocation.  The term catechist refers to those who serve in the religious education programs and those who serve as teachers of religion in Catholic schools.

As a catechist, you might wonder what qualifies you to serve in this way in the church.  Actually, you have been called because you show potential for developing these qualities...

• desire to grow in and share faith
• an awareness of God's grace
• a commitment to the church's liturgical and sacramental life and moral teachings
• strength of character built on patiencea generosity of spirit, a respect for diversity, and a habit of hospitality and inclusion
• Knowledge and Skills of a Catechist
• A basic understanding of Catholic teaching, Scripture, and Catholic Tradition
• Honest and caring relationships with young people
• Effective teaching techniques and strategies
• Time Commitment
• Regular prayer and participation in the sacraments
• Orientation with the Director of Religious Education 
• Weekly meeting with your children September to May
• Lesson preparation on the campus and clean up following class
• Lesson planning time of 1-2 hours each lesson
• Quarterly meetings for fellowship and inservices
• Continuing Education opportunities  in the parish and throughout the Archdiocese  
• Fingerprinting through livescan
• Child sexual awareness program completion