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.