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Embrace Your Calling as a Catechist

Did you know that all Catholics are called to spread the Good News?

A great place to start evangelizing is with our youth.

We need YOU to join our dynamic team of catechists as our faith community grows.

Catechists play a vital role in the spiritual formation of children, helping them develop a deeper understanding of our rich Catholic faith as members of God’s family.

SUNDAYS | GRADES 1-5
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Children’s Church leaders work with children in grades 1-5. All materials are provided in advance, and the classroom is set up for you. It meets during 9:45 and 11:45 AM Masses beginning Sep. 10. You can pick the weeks and Masses that are
convenient for you.

SUNDAYS | AGES 3-5
LITTLE LAMBS

Little Lambs leaders work with children ages 3-5, meeting twice per month at either 9:45 or 11:45 Mass for its duration. Volunteer to teach a full lesson or help out with crafts and activities with the program leader. Materials are provided and all classes meet in the Parish Resource Room.

MON/TUES | GRADES 1-6
GROW

Children in grades 1-6 rotate through different learning centers: Faith, Prayer, Activity, and Craft at each session, and catechists can select their preferred learning center based on where they think their strengths lie. Classes meet twice most months from September to May, either on Monday or Tuesday, from 5-6:15 PM or 6:30-7:45 PM. All materials, lessons, and setups are provided. Share your talents with our parish children, with a smaller time commitment than traditional Catechism programs. Experience enjoyable, interactive programming.

MON/TUES | GRADES 7-9
MISSION

Mission is our Confirmation program to help teens move from accepting their parents’ faith to learning and confirming what the Catholic faith teaches. Classes meet twice, most months, from September to May, on Monday or Tuesday, from 5:00 – 6:15 PM or 6:30 – 7:45 PM. All materials, lessons, and setups are provided

To become a catechist all you need is a genuine love for the faith and a willingness to share it with others. We will provide materials, lesson plans, training, and support. If you feel called to take up this fulfilling opportunity to help our faith community grow, please visit: stol.church/catechist