Volunteer

Overview:

This role delivers the lesson plan, manages class attendance and behavior, ensures children are supervised until pickup, and complies with Archdiocesan Safe Environment training.

Responsibilities:

• Cover the lesson plan given to you for the day.
• Check-in at the Youth Formation Office 15 minutes before class.
• Take attendance via the attendance roster and return to the office at the end of class.
• Redirect children to the lesson if they cause a disturbance.
• Remain with children until picked up by a parent (After 15 minutes, take child to office).
• Check back into the Youth Formation Office at the end of the session.
• Must have Archdiocesan Safe Environment training.

Overview:

This role involves organizing and preparing for baptism classes and celebrations, ensuring all materials and records are maintained, and effectively communicating with the Sacrament Coordinator and clergy to support the smooth administration of the sacrament.

Organizing Baptism classes:

• Works with Sacrament Coordinator to prepare for baptism classes (2 times a month).
• Have materials ready for each class.
• Maintains accurate sign-in documents for class.
• Communicates with Sacrament Coordinator any needs/concerns.

Coordinating Baptism celebrations:

• Works with Sacrament Coordinator to prepare for baptisms
• Works with clergy to prepare for each Baptism celebration
• Arrives to Baptism celebration early to prepare chapel for baptism
• Maintains records of those present at the sacrament
• Communicates with Sacrament Coordinator any needs/concerns

Overview:

• Works with Sacrament Coordinator and Lead Shepherds to facilitate monthly meetings (4 for each sacrament) for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
• Communicates with Shepherd group on a regular basis.
• Attends and helps facilitate First Eucharist retreats.
• Communicates with Sacrament Coordinator and Lead Shepherds any needs/concerns of the group.
• Help, as needed, at First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Masses.

Overview: 

Responsibilities:

• Attend beginning of the year in-service and all other trainings.
• Present and share at trainings.
• Regular outreach through email, text, etc. to your catechists.
• Checking in with new catechists on at least a bi-weekly basis.
• Communicate with coordinators with any thoughts or concerns.

Overview:

This role prepares and organizes materials for Faith Formation and special events, manages catechist boxes, arranges schedules with the director or office manager, and assist with various office tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Making copies
• Preparing Faith Formation catechist boxes
  • Empty boxes of previous weeks’ extras
  • Fills boxes with upcoming week’s materials
• Putting information folders together
  • Confirmation, Shepherds, Home School, etc.
• Preparing materials for special events/presentations
  • Christmas Crafts, Stations of the Cross, Lent Boxes, etc.
• Arrange a schedule with director/office manager
  • Prefer to be able to commit to a regular schedule.
• Helps, as needed, in other areas of the office

Overview:

This role assists Faith Formation coordinators in collecting and analyzing parent data, collaborating on planning activities, and attending training and planning meetings, while maintaining a basic understanding of Catholic teaching, Scripture, and Tradition.

Responsibilities:

• Make phone calls
  • Office staff will provide a script
  • Call for: information about registration in Faith Formation or Sacrament Preparation; Follow up with families regarding attendance at Faith Formation; updating information such as grade, school, sacraments, etc.
• Send emails
  • Office staff will provide will provide a prepared e-mail. This will usually be program/event information or as a follow-up to a phone call.
• Arrange a schedule with director/office manager
  • Preer to be able to commit to a regular schedule.
  • Phone calls should be done at the Youth Formation Office.
• Help, as needed, in other areas of the office.

Overview:

This role supports Faith Formation coordinators by gathering and analyzing parent data, collaborating on activity planning, and attending training and meetings, with a foundational knowledge of Catholic teaching, Scripture, and Tradition.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Faith Formation coordinators by collecting data about parent interests, needs, and preferences through social media, surveys, interviews, etc.
• Have a basic understanding of Catholic teaching, Scripture, and Tradition.
• Collaborate with director and coordinators in organizing and planning activities for the parents.
• Attends training and planning meetings.

Overview:

This role prepares and leads Faith Formation sessions for a class of children, manages session logistics, communicates with staff and co-leaders, and attends trainings.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare materials to lead Faith Formation session with 8-20 children
  • Be ready to lead by yourself or with another co-leader.
  • Prepare for 15-30 minutes prior to your session each week.
  • Check in at the Youth Faith Formation Office 15 minutes before your session.
  • Be prepared to stay 15 minutes post-session to discuss issues or to provide feedback with leaders/staff.
    • If children remain in your room 15 minutes post-session, bring them to the Youth Faith Formation Office.
  • Take attendance each week through the Ministry Lad App (or provided attendance sheets)
  • Communicate with SJV staff and co-leader two weeks in advance of absence if you need a substitute.
  • Emergencies happen. Please communicate with us as soon as possible if you are not able to lead your session.
• Attend volunteer leadership training throughout the year.
• Use additional resources to enhance your sessions and share with your co-leaders.
• Communicate with your co-leader and SJV staff regularly.
• Must have Archdiocesan Safe Environment training.a