OCIA Team Members and Sponsors
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the way in which the Church incorporates those Christ has called into Her life. Catechists, team members, and sponsors are needed to walk this journey with those discerning their new life of faith.
Time commitment: weekly on Wednesdays for 1.5 hours from August to May.
Sponsor Couples
Married couples sponsor engaged couples, sharing the wisdom and grace they have gained through their own Christian marriage. Their role is to accompany and support the engaged as they prepare for a lifelong, Christ-centered union rooted in self-giving love through the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Time commitment: five 1-hour long sessions before wedding and two 1-hour long sessions afterwards.
Youth Ministry Adult Mentors
Adult mentors are needed to support our Youth Ministry programming (grades 6-8 and 9-12). Volunteers are needed for Sunday youth nights, to lead small groups, and to help with retreats and outings, etc. No prior experience is needed, just a love of youth and accompanying them on their journey to Christ. You do not have to be a parent to make an impact in the lives of our youth!
Time commitment: varies
Youth Ministry Leadership Team+
This leadership team is comprised of youth work with the Director of Youth Ministry to help with planning for the Youth Ministry Program in the parish. Youth on this team are expected to be involved in youth ministry opportunities in the parish. This group will meet regularly to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all youth in the parish and leading them to a relationship with Christ.
Time commitment: varies
Youth Ministry Core Team
This team of adults works with the Director of Youth Ministry to vision and plan for the Youth Ministry Program in the parish. This group will meet regularly to ensure that we are working to meet the spiritual needs of all youth in the parish and leading them to a relationship with Christ.
Time commitment: varies
Faith Formation Catechists K – 5th
Faith Formation catechists and substitute catechists (21 and older) help young children come to know, love, and follow God and the teachings of the Church. Faith Formation meets on most Sundays from 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM from September – May. Substitute catechists fill in as needed and receive the same training and support.
Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours per week during school year with some minimal prep time.
Faith Formation Assistants K – 5th+
Faith Formation assistants (6th grade and over) help catechists in the classroom by preparing supplies, supporting activities and crafts, and engaging with children during lessons. Faith Formation meets on most Sundays from 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM from September – May.
Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours per week during school year.
Children’s Ministry
Adult volunteers are needed to help support our Children’s Ministry (Preschool – 5th grade). Children’s Ministry gathers from time to time for fun and learning. Past events have included Children’s Cooking Class, Breakfast with Saint Nicholas, our annual Easter Egg hunt, and periodic children’s movie nights. Adult volunteers are needed to help with small group activities.
Time commitment: varies
Vacation Bible School (VBS)+
Leaders (21 and older) and assistants (6th grade and over) provide 5 days of learning, singing, games, and crafts for children ages four years old through 5th grade. VBS traditionally occurs mornings for one week in June. Volunteers are needed the week of VBS to serve as small group, game, music, and snack preparation leaders.
Time commitment: three hours each day the week of event.
+ indicates ministries in which youth are encouraged to participate.
Training is provided for all Ministries. Any ministry involving the supervision of children or youth or working with vulnerable adults requires Safe Environment certification. See Page 23 for more information.