Catechists

Program:  HSYM (High School Youth Ministry) serves as the Faith Development program for youth in grades 9-12.  It is divided into two (2) parts – Confirmation Preparation (9th and 10th grade/Sac Prep), and WIRED! (11th & 12th grade).

Program Objective:  to create and nourish disciples of Christ; to help youth respond to God in faith and prayer; to help youth develop their Christian identity and personal faith through their Catholic values and demonstrated behavior.

Catechist Objective:  to present the convictions and values of the Catholic Christian tradition and to invite the youth to adopt their own convictions and values based on these teachings.


Catechist Tasks:

• Plan lessons for the Sunday evening sessions with co-catechists, implementing the provided curriculum from the Office of Youth Ministry (OYM)
• Obtain materials, resources, and curriculum from the OYM & Director of Youth Ministry
• Take attendance at each session
• Report progress/concerns for Sunday evening sessions to Director of Youth Ministry
• Assist with large groups “Issue Nights” and prayer services
• Participate in social activities, service projects, and retreats/trips as schedule allows
• Work toward relational ministry by occasionally contacting youth outside of evening sessions

Qualities Needed:

• Willingness and ability to implement the provided curriculum
• Willingness and ability to speak with conviction about his/her own faith experience and convictions as a Catholic Christian
• Willingness and ability to present the teachings of our Catholic faith in a truthful and unbiased manner
• Ability to lead a group discussion and conduct faith sharing activities as provided in the curriculum
• Understanding of the content of the faith theme
• Attends Mass weekly and participates in parish events and activities
• Willingness to attend parish, deanery, and diocesan formation days and other training sessions offered by the youth ministry office
• Ability to work collaboratively with other catechists and youth ministry staff

Time Commitment:

• Service from September 20 to May 1
• Teaching times:   SUNDAYS, 6:30PM-8:00PM (please arrive 15 minutes early)
• Preparation time:  minimum of one hour  per week
• Required Training & Support Sessions:  Catechist Workshop (September, 2016); catechist support meetings as scheduled throughout the service year. Participation in catechist certification programs is highly encouraged (more information to be provided later).

Please contact Georgie Clemens or Maria del Rosario of you are interested in becoming a Catechist

THANK YOU FOR HELPING GUIDE OUR CHILDREN ON THEIR JOURNEY OF FAITH