Faith Formation
Volunteer Opportunities

In addition to the qualifications listed below, volunteers are required to adhere to the Archdiocesan Standards of Ministerial Behavior and complete the required background checks and training required of all parish volunteers. Click here for details. For more information or to volunteer for any of the positions lited below, contact the Program Director at 215.745.5568.

CCD Catechist

Responsibilities: This position requires an adult to prepare and teach weekly lessons to a class of 12-15 participants enabling them to cultivate their Catholic Christian Faith and deepen their relationship with God. Full materials and training are provided.

Qualifications: This person must be living in accord with the Catholic faith and be open and willing to share it with others. He or she should have an ability to communicate with and manage a group of children. Classroom management and other teaching skills can be acquired through training and consultation sessions.

Commitment:Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, September through May with an additional one to two hours of lesson preparation at home each week. Catechists are required to take at least one ten-hour certification course each year. Course offerings are made available through the year. The cost of which is covered by the parish.

CCD Catechist Aide

Responsibilities: This position is a training position for anyone considering the position of catechist. Catechists Aides work closely with the catechist in implementing the weekly lesson plan and may after a time be invited to prepare and lead a weekly lesson.

Qualifications: This person should have the ability to establish a good rapport with program participants. Organizational, clerical and creative skills are an asset. Orientation and training will be provided.

Commitment: Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, September through May.

CCD Classroom Assistant

Responsibilities:The position requires the person to assist the catechists in meeting classroom needs. Responsibilities include taking roll, distributing handouts, collecting homework, assisting students with special needs, etc.

Qualifications: This person should have the ability to establish a good rapport with program participants.

Commitment: Tuesday evenings from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, September through May.

This is an excellent opportunity for high school teens seeking to fulfill volunteer service requirements for school!

CCD Clerical Assistant

Responsibilities:This position requires a person to collect the absentee slips from each classroom, record the attendance for the entire program, to verify an absence or notify a parent about an ill child during class hours.

Qualifications:This person should have the ability to supervise the main reception area of the Program on Tuesday evenings, and possess basic organizational and clerical skills.

Commitment:One Tuesday evening every 4 weeks from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM from September through May.

CCD Door/Hall Monitor

Responsibilities:This position requires a person to monitor the main entrance area of the building to insure safety and security and to inquire about the coming and going of program participants and others during class time.

Qualifications:This person should be alert and proactive. Must politely greet visitors and require them to request permission from the Director to visit the building.

Commitment:One Tuesday evening every 4 weeks from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM from September through May.

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Catechist

Responsibilities:To proclaim the Sunday readings to the children ages 4 to 10 and lead them in prayer and reflection. Materials are provided to assist in the preparation of the reflection and prayer, and new ministers are teamed up with an experienced minister until they are comfortable leading the Liturgy solo.

Qualifications:Person must be living in accord with the Catholic faith and be open and willing to share it with others. He or she should have an ability to communicate with and manage a group of children ages 4 to 10. All presentation materials are provided by the program director along with orientation, training and ongoing support

Commitment:One Saturday (4:30 PM) or Sunday (11:00 AM) Mass every 4 weeks for at least a year.

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Catechist Aide

Responsibilities:To assist with the supervision of the children ages 4 to 10 as they go to the lower church for the Children's Liturgy of the Word, while they are at the Liturgy, and as they return to the upper church following the conclusion of the Liturgy. Catechist Aides serve to help maintain a prayerful attitude among the children during the celebration of the Liturgy.

Qualifications:This person should have the ability to establish a good rapport with children of all ages. Must be willing to supervise children in order to maintain a prayerful attitude and respect among participants. Orientation and training will be provided.

Commitment:One Saturday (4:30 PM) or Sunday (11:00 AM) Mass every 4 weeks for at least a year.

RCIA Catechist

Responsibilities:Catechists work with those individuals who are preparing to be received into the Catholic Church. RCIA Catechists will have an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of sacred scripture through discussion of the Sunday scripture readings, give witness to their own faith journey through faith sharing opportunities and discussion, and/or have an opportunity to assist with the presentation of various topics on Catholic faith and spirituality.

Qualifications:Interested persons must be fully initiated and living in accord with the Catholic faith. They should also be comfortable discussing and sharing their Catholic faith with others. An ability to work with and lead small groups is also helpful, but not required.

Commitment:At least one year with opportunities for involvement ranging from weekly to monthly participation. Sessions are held Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 PM. Full training and support are provided.