Volunteer Ministry & Catechists
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Volunteer Ministry & Catechists
We are always in need of PEOPLE who are willing to share their time and talents to make the ministry of “catechesis” happen. No role is too big or too small, as ALL contribute to the formation process in one way or another:
…..classroom catechists (teachers)….. substitute catechists….. catechist/CGS atrium aides….. Middle School Ministry table leaders….. CGS "works"/crafts helper..... Family Catechesis class time set-up..... hospitality/snack for Family Catechesis….. "special programs" helper..... photography help....
Please consider sharing your time in some way with us. Use the link to let us know how to communicate with you.
So, what is a catechist, exactly?
The word catechist comes from a Greek word meaning "to echo". Catechists echo the Word of God to the children of our parish. Catechists come from all walks of life and are all ages. They are ordinary people, just like you, who generously volunteer their time to share our Catholic faith, values, and traditions with our youngest generation of Christians and to walk beside/bear witness to them. They are positive role models who help children grow in faith, spirituality and their relationship with God. Their gift of time and talents has tremendous value... because through their words, actions, and expression of love for their students, the message of Jesus Christ continues to spread throughout the world."Catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive;
they keep it alive in themselves and are able to revive it in others."
~Pope Francis
"Faith formation is more than a subject to be taught - it is an invitation to a way of life."
~Joe Paprocki, DiM and Catholic authorCould I be a Catechist?
Do you:- Love God and want to know Him better?
- Do you want to instill that love of God in others?
- Enjoy children and want to be a good role model for them?
- Want to share your faith and help others grow in their faith?
- Want to help children develop a relationship with God through Jesus Christ?
If you answered to “yes” to any of these questions, it may mean that
God is calling you to be a Catechist!The Faith Formation Program is always in need of volunteer catechists/co-catechists, classroom aides and substitutes to help spread the Good News and share the Catholic faith with our parish children."And this is the job of the catechist: constantly go forth to others out of love to bear witness and to talk about Jesus, to proclaim Jesus. This is important because the Lord does it; it is the Lord that impels us to go forward."
~Pope FrancisQualifications- To have a desire to share your faith and love for Jesus with children and young people
- To be able to relate comfortably with children and young people
- To share God’s love and convey Jesus’ teachings non-judgmentally
- To take part in the sacramental life of the Church, including being a Confirmed Catholic
- To complete the Safe Environment training (and all updates) required by the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Faith Formation Substitutes Welcome…..
Please, also, consider helping as part of our Substitute Catechist Team!
This is not a huge commitment, but is most helpful when out Catechists are unable to be present.
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM AND CATECHISTS… they get sick, have appointments, and kids with activities, too!Contact Lisa Ruggieri at 412-835-1155 or lruggieri@sclpgh.org with any questions you might have regarding this ministry.
ALL Volunteers… Clearances Info and Links Below:
We have approximately 500 children in our Religious Education Program with over 60 volunteers. All volunteers 18 years of age and older must complete the required Diocesan forms and Safe Environment requirements for the safety and wellbeing of our children.
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