FAITH FORMATION VOLUNTEER
Preschool through 1st grade Volunteers for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Saint John’s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes meet weekly throughout the school year. Volunteers are needed to assist trained Catechists in the classroom. All Catechists and co-catechists must be practicing Catholics growing as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Second through 6th grade Holy Family Formation Volunteers
Assistance is needed classroom Catechists twice a month. Prayer warriors, nursery workers, help with locking and unlocking the doors are opportunities to serve. Please indicate the area you would like to serve on your registration form.
7th through Confirmation Catechists and Co-Catechists
Catechists in our 7th-10th program teach a variety of classes. Small, gender specific, classes allow for student participation and class discussion. Volunteers receive a curriculum and training to prepare for a rewarding experience. Teens desire to learn and talk about their faith when given the opportunity.
Sacrament Preparation Special Events
First Reconciliation Workshop and First Communion Workshop are events in need of extra helping hands.
Hospitality – Snack & Treats
During the year, we often are in need of snacks/treats. Volunteers would be asked to bake a batch of cookies, bring a bag of chips, or beverage etc. Special events might include Family Formation nights, catechist/volunteer training, First Reconciliation/First Communion Workshops,Youth Ministry events, etc.
We also have donuts twice a month after Masses on Sunday mornings and need volunteers for this as well.
One-Time Special Events
Volunteers are sometimes needed for set-up/clean-up, staffing a registration/check-in table, greeting or hospitality.
Prayer Team
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 St. Paul calls us to ‘Pray without ceasing`. All we do is possible only through prayer. We need a dedicated team of people who will commit to praying for all of the Faith Formation staff, volunteers and students. It’s as simple as saying a little prayer whenever you think of it, praying the rosary, offering Masses and Holy Hours for us, or offering up little sacrifices for our programs. You will receive periodic emails asking for general and specific prayer intentions as well.
Adult Faith Formation
Check back for more opportunities to grow in your faith or contact Tina Goetz at 952-492-4573.
TEACHING, PREACHING, AND SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS
Catholic School Volunteer
The mission of St. John the Baptist Catholic School is to enable children to grow in faith as they reach their full potential through life-long learning. This is a collaborative effort on the part of school, family, parish and community. Children are taught the basic skills with a strong emphasis on reading and writing. Using these skills, many real experiences are encountered throughout each day. The teaching of the Catholic Faith permeates the day, as is seen in the care and concern of staff, students, parents and friends.
Help from the community is always welcome. Some ways to get involved are: Prayer group, teacher aide, playground helper, lunch room server, share talent for special projects, read with children, library help, recycling, technology committee, maintenance, nursing help, and alumni committee. Everyone is invited to become a part of the school family.
Contact the school office at: office@sjsjordan.org
Faithful Beginnings Preschool Volunteer
Faithful Beginnings is a state licensed, accredited Catholic preschool right here in our parish! The curriculum includes religion, literacy readiness activities, and seasonal fun. Art, music, story time, snacks and free play are elements of every class day.
Children age four and older may attend our three or five days a week Kindergarten Readiness program, which is held Monday through Friday. Children age three and older may attend our Multi-age Preschool program, two to five days a week, which is held Monday through Friday. Anyone wishing to serve as a classroom aide volunteer would be greatly appreciated.
Contact the school office at: office@sjsjordan.org
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
This ministry is designed for anyone who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seeks the living God and communion within the Catholic Church. The journey includes 3 steps marking the candidate’s (the person taking instructions) progress.
Reaching the point of initial conversion and wishing to become a Catholic, the person is accepted as a Candidate by the church.
The Candidate then attends several weeks of classes and prepares for the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).
During the Easter Triduum the candidate is especially visible and takes part in the Holy Saturday services and celebrates the sacraments of initiation and is welcomed into the Catholic faith.
Contact: Tina Goetz 952-492-4573 or Loree Heinkel 952-492-5730
Summer Faith ~ Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Our week-long Parish Summer Catechetical Program assists parents and parishes in the evangelizing and catechizing of their youth by supplementing the work they are currently doing.
The methodology, structure, content, and enthusiasm of Totus Tuus are concerned not only with teaching the Faith, but also igniting the hearts of the team members and the young people they encounter. The result has been the formation of young adults who continue to dedicate themselves to the Church’s mission of evangelization along with many vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Contact: Tina Goetz 952-492-4573 or Loree Heinkel 952-492-5730