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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).
The Goal of TYM: 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.
See below for descriptions of the different ways you can volunteer with our youth program!
Confirmation Catechist - Year 1 Teens - URGENT NEED FOR 2021/2022
Help to build up our young church through the ministry of teaching! The goal of the catechetical year (first year) of formation for the sacrament of Confirmation is to build a strong theological foundation for our young people. Topics covered include the church, the Trinity, sacraments, scripture, and more! Volunteers work in pairs (two adults for a classroom of about 20 teens) to cover topics in a way that resonates with the young people in their classes. While there are always resources available if you need them, catechists are encouraged to be creative! Catechists serve as teachers, mentors, and role models for our youth in their first year of formation.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You enjoy being in front of a class, facilitating discussion, and giving short talks about topics you’re passionate about.
- You feel like you have a good grasp of our faith (you don’t need to know everything! we all have more to learn, and resources will be available for every lesson).
- You have good classroom management skills (or a co-catechist who does!)
- You’re organized and have a little bit of time to plan your lessons outside of Sunday night TYM.
- About three Sundays a month (5:30 PM – 7:45 PM) + 1-2 hours of lesson planning
- Required Catechist Workshop Day: September 18th
Confirmation Catechist - Year 2 Teens - URGENT NEED FOR 2021/2022
Help to build up our young church through relational ministry and mentoring! The goal of the pastoral year (second year) of formation for the sacrament of Confirmation is to help young people understand how to apply their faith to their daily lives. Topics covered belonging, relationships, prayer, identity, and more! Volunteers will help to facilitate a small group of 6-8 teenagers who they will journey with throughout the year.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You feel confident in your ability to build intentional, healthy relationships with young people while maintaining strong boundaries.
- You don't mind sitting on the ground for a 15-20 minute small group.
- You like working as part of a team!
- You’re comfortable talking about your own life and faith journey.
- You’re interested in learning more about the lives of the young people in your small group. Remembering who had a soccer game last week, asking another catechist to attend a teens school play with you, etc. are essential parts of this ministry!
- You feel like you don’t have a ton of time to plan, but you’d like to hang out with our young people and be a part of their lives.
- About three Sundays a month (5:30 PM – 7:45 PM) + the opportunity to plan a session with a buddy
- Required Catechist Workshop Day: September 18th
Sacramental Preparation Catechist - Year 1 Teens
See description for “Confirmation Catechist - Year 1 Teens”.
Young people in their first year of sacramental preparation are high school students who, for whatever reason, did not receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and/or First Eucharist as elementary students. While they follow the same curriculum as first year Confirmation students, their requirements outside of TYM Sundays are slightly different (different retreats, liturgical dates, etc.). The time commitment for catechists remains the same.
While not exclusively Hispanic, the majority of St. Thomas More youth in our sacramental preparation program come from that part of our community.
Sacramental Preparation Catechist - Year 2 Teens
See description for “Confirmation Catechist - Year 2 Teens”.
Young people in their second year of sacramental preparation are high school students who, for whatever reason, did not receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and/or First Eucharist as elementary students. While they will participate in the same activities as second year Confirmation students, they will have their own small groups and Sac Prep catechists will need to be intentional about connecting the topics discussed to the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in particular. Requirements for Sac Prep youth outside of TYM Sundays are slightly different (different retreats, liturgical dates, etc.) but the time commitment for catechists remains the same.
While not exclusively Hispanic, the majority of St. Thomas More youth in our sacramental preparation program come from that part of our community.
WIRED Catechist – Post Confirmation Teens
Catechists who volunteer with WIRED have the opportunity to journey alongside our teens who have chosen to remain active in youth ministry after their Confirmation! This group of young people is often loud, enthusiastic, and eager to discuss how faith interacts with everyday life. While significantly less structured than Confirmation preparation, WIRED catechists are able to use creativity and community to help teach the gospel to our young church. This group typically meets together in the youth house and catechists take turns leading discussions, planning, and attending TYM nights.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You feel confident in your ability to build intentional, healthy relationships with young people.
- You’re comfortable talking about your own life and faith journey.
- You like working as part of a team!
- You aren’t sure you can attend every TYM Sunday, but you can attend most Sundays
- About 2-3 Sundays a month (5:30 PM – 7:45 PM) + planning when it’s your turn!
- Required Catechist Workshop Day: September 18th
Sunday Traffic Control Volunteers
Help us keep TYM Sundays running smoothly! Traffic Control Volunteers help to monitor hallways, assist teens in finding their classrooms, and make sure everyone is safe during our sessions.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You’d like to help out, but don’t feel like you have a ton of time to commit.
- You have a teenager in TYM so you’ll be around on Sunday nights waiting for them anyway.
- You’re interested in serving through a ministry of presence, with a friendly smile!
- Varies! You can volunteer for anywhere from 1-3 Sundays per month! (5:30-7:45 PM)
- Optional Catechist Workshop Day: September 18th
Youth Council
The TYM youth council is a select group of teens from all grade levels who help to support the Director of Youth Ministry through consultation, peer leadership, event planning, and community service! As the youth council adult volunteer, you would have the opportunity to hang out with this amazing group of young people 1-2 times a month as they help to grow their faith and leadership skills.
Estimated time commitment:- 1-2 meetings a month before TYM on Sundays (about an hour long)
- Required Catechist Workshop Day: September 18th
Confirmation Assistant
Help keep our Confirmation program organized by assisting with Confirmation record keeping! As our young people prepare for the sacrament, they have a lot of paperwork to submit – from baptismal certificates to service hours. As the Confirmation Assistant, you’d be providing much needed organization to our program, ensuring that our young people are well prepared during this important sacramental journey. Typically, this volunteer is the parent of a Second Year Confirmation student.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You’re organized and good with Excel.
- You’d like to do a little bit here and there, but not necessarily volunteer at a set time.
- You value confidentiality.
Retreat Team Member
We typically host two big retreats during the year for our young people- Confiramtion Retreat and Beach Retreat. Both of these events take a lot of planning, organization, and collaboration on the part of our staff and volunteers! Retreat team members commit to meeting a few times prior to the retreat they're volunteering with (time TBD based on availability) and attending the retreat with our youth.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You feel confident in your ability to build intentional, healthy relationships with young people.
- You’re comfortable talking about your own life and faith journey.
- You like working as part of a team!
- You'd like to volunteer for a shorter period of time than a TYM catechist, on a different timeline.
Please contact Kristin Hauser
if you are interested in becoming a Catechist.
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mdelrosariostmchapelhill.orgSecretary to the Office of Faith Development
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