2012-2013 Formation Catalog
FORMATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PRESCHOOL – FIFTH GRADE
For all Formation Volunteer Opportunities Preschool – Fifth Grade call Danielle Budnick at 763.753.2011 ext 7633 or email dcbudnick@st-patricks.org
The Atrium:
- Catechist: Provide hands on learning, sacramentally based, for 3 – 6 year old children along with introduction to
the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church. Additional Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training provided. - Commitment: Two – three classes each month
- Catechist Assistant: Assists the lead Catechist in the Atrium
- Commitment: Two – three classes each month
Children’s Liturgy of the Word:
- Catechist: Teaching preschool and kindergarten age children the Word of God through faith forming activities. Held two Sundays per month during the 9:00 AM Mass.
- Commitment: Two to three hours per month for preparation and class time.
Family Formation:
- Catechist: Responsible for teaching youth grades K – 5, the beliefs of our Catholic Faith.
- Commitment: Prepare classroom lesson once a month and attend monthly training.
- Catechist Assistant: Assist the lead Catechist in a classroom or small group setting.
- Commitment: Assist at classroom lesson once a month and attend monthly training.
- Substitute Catechist: Step in to teach for a regular catechist when they are absent.
- Commitment: As needed.
Additional Family Formation Needs :
- Once per month commitment
- Hospitality
- Collating/Office Help
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Parking Lot Attendant
- Speaker
- Nursery
- Hall Monitor
- Classroom Set Up
​FORMATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE
For All Formation Volunteer Opportunities Sixth through Eighth Grade call Tammy Molitor at 763.753.2011 ext 7636 or email tjmolitor@st-patricks.org
EDGE:
- Core member (Small group leader): Responsible for teaching, building faith based relationships, and creating a safe affirming place for youth grades 6 – 8, where our Catholic Faith can be explored, embraced and lived.
Commitment: Edge meets three times per month plus additional scheduled training and meetings.
Additional EDGE Needs:
- Commitment varies
- Hospitality
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Speaker
- Hall Monitor
- Class Set Up
FORMATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES GRADES 9 – 12
For all Formation Volunteer Opportunities Grades 9 – 12 call Linda Abel-Thomas at 763.753.2011 ext 7630 or email lmabel-thomas@st-patricks.org
Lifeteen:
- Core Member (Small group leader): Will be empowered to interact with teenagers and build safe, Christ-centered friendships through teachings of the Church, important teen issues and social events where their Catholic Faith can be explored, embraced and lived.
- Commitment: Wednesday nights two times per month from September to May. 7:00 – 9:00 pm and additional scheduled Core team training. Class preparation of one to two hours, two times per month.
Confirmation:
- Small Group Leader: Prepare and lead a small group of 10th – 12th grade youth for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Commitment: One year commitment. Class, workshop and planning meetings throughout the year.
Youth Events:
- Small Group Leader/Speaker/Facilitator: Promote and/or present the programming for The Teen Timeline youth bible study or Theology of the Body for Teens in a small group setting.
- Commitment: Varies per event throughout the year. See specific program for further details.
Youth Activity Chaperones:
- Commitment varies
- On site events
- Lifeline Mass
- Mission trip
- Block party at CountryFest
- Retreats
- Field trips
- Drivers for activities
- Peer Ministry Retreat
Peer Ministry:
- Confirmed youth – age 16 – 20 – willing to share their journey of faith through example and teaching by participating in the following:
- Retreat Team
- Catechist
- Substitute Catechist
- EDGE Core Team
- Confirmation Co-leader
- Catechist Assistant
- Small Group Leader
- Social and/or Enrichment Nights
For all Formation Volunteer Opportunities Grades 9 – 12 call Linda Abel-Thomas at 763.753.2011 ext 7630 or email lmabel-thomas@st-patricks.org
