Nancy Burkin tells how in a Canadian parish a year was spent in preparation. Then during a period of catechumenate they explored the teachings of the faith and their lives in response. They celebrated rites of commitment to their renewal. A Lenten retreat focused on the concept of conversion. In this way, people in the parish came to experience the catechumenate by living through the process.
Volunteers have to be handled with a certain delicacy.
They need to be stroked. They must never be offended. If you overwork them, they burn out. Don't forget, pastor, I'm not getting a salary like you are. I have my job and my family.