YM Volunteering

Here is how you can serve:

Lead Catechist: Charged with the faith formation catechetical aspect of “ALIVE” and “IGNITE”.
                -Deliver the Church’s teaching in a way that is easy to understand.
                -Work closely with the Youth Minister and Masterminds to develop lessons 

Prayer Staff: Pray a rosary each day for the youth program, the students, the parents, SVDP and the entire Church.

Small Group leaders: “Alive” or “Ignite” small group leaders in charge of witnessing the formation of faith for their small group of 5-6 students.
*** If we have 50 registered students, we need a minimum of 9 small group leaders.***
-Small group leader is charged with facilitating the discussion among the youth in the small group setting.

Assistant Catechist: Are charged with helping the Catechist format the classroom time and structure. They also play a vital role in the development of the lesson for the meeting. Assistant Catechist will not necessarily teach the group, but need to know the material well and be able to answer students’ questions.
                -Each grade level should have a minimum of 2 Assistant Catechists. 

Strategists: Group of strong organized individuals that are in the shadow of all the actions but strongly influence the outcome of “ALIVE” and “IGNITE”.
                -In charge of writing the plans from the curriculum
                -Work hand in hand with the Youth Minister and the Lead Catechist
                -Understand the development of teen minds to write effective pedagogical practices                       and lessons

Retreat Specialists: For parents who are willing to help but is unable to commit consistently to a fixed schedule.
                -Called upon only when we have a retreat
                -Willing to give up a few weekends out of the year to help facilitate the retreat
                -Different roles will be available per retreat

Teen Leaders: *Only available to grade 11 and 12*
                -Called to be live witness of Christ to younger students
                -Willing to help facilitate MS and Elementary RE and staff retreats
                -Must have a strong passion for the faith