Catechist for grades 1-8

Last Updated on Monday, 23 May 2011 12:15 Written by Heidi Tousignant Thursday, 04 March 2010 09:43

Shared Ministry Position Description

Position: 1st-8th Grade Faith Formation Catechist

Purpose of Position:
Teach a 1st-8th grade Faith Formation Class. Class consists of approximately 12 students (8-14) from one grade. Typically each class is assigned two co-catechists. Catechists may choose how they wish to share the responsibilities, but are encouraged to alternate preparing the lesson, and both attend each class.

Responsibilities:
Prepare, or co-prepare if co-teaching the class lesson in advance.Teach (or co-teach) twenty 75 minute classes from October – April. Attend training in September, VIRTUS training, background check and be familiar with the catechist handbook for specific duties. Receive and respond to communications from Faith Formation coordinator.

Qualifications:
Willingness to share their faith with young people. Ability to prepare a lesson from the chosen curriculum. Ability to lead and control a group of students.

Amount of Time Required:
Fall training – 2-3 hours. Preparation – typically one hour per class. If co-teaching, then about 8-10 times per year. Class time is 75-minutes meeting about 20 times during the months of October – April.

When Ministry is Performed:
Preparation time is anytime before the scheduled classes. Classes meet on Sundays at 10:15am-11:30am, or on Wednesdays from 6:15pm-7:30pm.

Length of Commitment: One Faith Formation year from October –April.

Training Provided:
One 2-3 hour training session in September. VIRTUS training session (3 hours).

Responsible To:
Sara Fleetham – Faith Formation Coordinator grades 1-8

Support Provided:
Sara Fleetham is available for questions at 789-3179.
You are also invited to join our Grades 1-8 Ministry Group for up-to-date information, support and to connect with one another!