Catechist

• Catechists have a weekly commitment during class time.  Classes start in September and finish in May. Catechists should arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to class and stay after class for fifteen minutes to facilitate student pick-up.
• Catechists typically spend an hour a week preparing the lesson. The Faith Formation office will provide all the classroom material support such as copies, bulletin board decorations, supplemental catechetical material, craft items, etc.

• Catechists should be passionate about their faith and desire to share their love of Christ and the Church with children. They do not need to be experts in doctrine or theology.  Again, many catechists learn a great deal by teaching. 

• It is also important to be reliable, punctual, and diligent about giving notice if, on the rare occasion, a catechist requires a substitute teacher.

Catechist Aide

• Catechist Aides have a weekly commitment during class time.  Classes start in September and finish in May.  Catechist Aides should arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to class and stay after class for fifteen minutes to facilitate student pick-up.

• Some duties of the aide include making copies, helping with classroom management and activities, and occasionally leading the class lesson if he or she feels comfortable doing so.

• Aides should be passionate about their faith and desire to share their love of Christ and the Church with children.  They do not need to be experts in doctrine or theology.  In fact, being an aide is a great way to learn about teaching, and many volunteers who begin as aides become lead catechists in subsequent years.

• It is also important to be reliable, punctual, and diligent about giving notice if, one the rare occasion, an aide requires a substitute.