The Churches of St. Michael & St. Mary in Stillwater, MN are seeking a
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Pre K-6 Lead Catechist to join our faith formation team.
We are seeking a full-time employee willing to work 35 hours per week from August 15 to May 15, some evenings and weekends may be required.
Responsibilities include the following:
Faith Formation
- Maintain all atria environment for Level I, II, and III.
- Assist as needed in recruit, train and mentor volunteer catechists and assistants in Prek-6 program.
- Request a list of items needed to purchase for atria.
- Be available to teach Level I, II or III CGS September – May.
- Coordinate with staff to help with catechist appreciation events, and any fundraising activities.
- Assist with sacramental preparation for retreats.
- Make notes of missing, broken or incorrect materials in the atrium and repair the materials as needed.
Sacramental Preparation
- In coordination with supervisor, assist with the reconciliation and eucharist retreats, parent education sessions, and first communion masses.
General
- Be available to parents, catechists, and the children on a one-to-one basis. At no time should the person in this position serve as a personal counselor to any parent, teacher, or child.
- Maintain records of participants in CGS.
- Attend and participate actively in staff meetings.
- Attend educational and diocesan workshops and conferences as needed.
- Ensure all volunteers are E3.
- Check mailboxes, voicemail, and e-mail regularly.
- Respond to any phone calls and e-mails from parents within 24 hours unless directed otherwise by supervisor.
- Work with the CGS Manager and other St. Michael’s staff in reserving and preparing the facilities for FF events.
- Attend weekly meetings.
