Catechist Job Description
The catechist position offers a unique experience for people looking to grow their faith and use their gifts in service of the Catholic Church through helping middle school students mature their faith.
General Information
- 9 month span (Flexible: will take catechists for part of the program)
- 20 sessions/1 hour long/Sunday mornings
- 9 catechist development sessions
Responsibilities
- Lead small group of six to ten teenagers with the following activities during classes
- Introductory activity
- Application activity
- Prayer activity
- Distribute updates and at home activities
- Communicate with the parents of your small group of teenagers via email about the session’s content and their child’s progress
- Prepare for the session by reading the prep email sent out one week before session
- Provide feedback from the session by responding to a feedback email sent out the Monday after the class
Qualifications
- Must be a fully initiated Catholic
- Must go through the Protecting God’s Children program (provided by the Archdiocese)
- Must pass a background check
Expectations
You can expect from the parish: What the parish can expect from you:
– Training – Set a good example for our teens
– Support – Positive attitude
– Stipend ($35 per class) – Willingness to adapt and learn
– Curriculum – Dedication to teens and program
– Activities
– Supplies
If Interested, contact Charlie Bates, Pastoral Associate, at charlie.bates@spphoboken.com