For each liturgical season, plans are needed to help prepare the church and the congregation for the particular liturgical celebrations. This ministry provides an excellent hands-on opportunity as well as providing the educational basis for liturgical celebrations. Teacher A catechist is one who is willing to serve the community by sharing and passing on the faith tradition of our Church. Catechist work with various ages and are supported in their ministry through on-going formation and instruction regarding the message of the gospel that they share. They are also involved in on-going instruction and formation and assist with lessons, crafts, music, and class management.
Assistants allow for more intimate interaction between catechist and students.
Ideally a substitute plans with catechists so that stepping in to teach the lesson is pre-organized. However, a substitute could present an independent lesson, for example Sunday's readings, when the catechist must be absent. The Confirmation team meets to plan formation experiences for the candidate which are held monthly. Large group presentations are rotated amongst guest speakers and team members who also facilitate small group discussions of the topics presented. Each spring the highlight for the season is the Holy Ghost Fair.