Catechists and Core Team
How do we set the world on fire for the love of Jesus? We start with our families. The goal of our faith formation programs is to provide and encounter with Jesus that changes the lives of those who meet him. This is done in and through the Family. We serve around 1000 youth in Faith Formation each year. It takes a lot of volunteers to run a program this size. We invite parents to connect with our Faith Formation program and journey with your children. For it is primarily through your example that they learn the faith. We appeal to parents to get involved, interact with your children and help them deepen their love of Christ. We are seeking anyone in the parish who desires to pass the faith along to our children to volunteer to help run this program. We have training that will occur during the summer to prepare you for the upcoming year.
You don't have to be an expert, only have a love of passing your faith on to others.
Training will be provided.
Catechist (K-5) - A Catechist (one who echoes) is one who directly passes on the faith in the classroom with the love of Jesus, the Teacher; works with K-6 Coordinator in implementing the provided curriculum materials. Classes occur on Sunday morning and evening and Monday afternoon and evening from September to early May. This is the beginning of a child’s faith formation journey and we’re seeking volunteers that have a heart that will exemplify the love of Jesus Christ with these impressionable young children. Volunteer Catechists, teacher assistants, hall monitors, and substitutes are the engine behind making this program operate and a success. No teaching or prior experience is required. Please contact Maddie Torres at maddie.torres@stmarknc.org with questions.
Classroom Assistants/Hall Monitors - Volunteers who assist in the classroom and halls to provide help where needed and keep our children safe. Will also assist with various other activities pertaining to First Communion and Reconciliation. Classes occur on Sunday morning and evening and Monday afternoon and evening from September to early May.
Middle School Core Team - Preparing for Confirmation is a process which includes youth ministry, service, active attendance at Mass, and more! These classes are for students who have been Baptized and have received their Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, but nevertheless may be at different points of their faith journey. Confirmation Year 1 and Year 2 are taught in a large-group Youth Ministry format and volunteer “Core Team” members assist the main Youth Minister by helping to facilitate small group activities, positively and compassionately interacting with teens, and helping to set up and breakdown materials before and after the 1 hour and 15-minute sessions. No advance prep work is required. Just show up and be ready to exemplify the love of Jesus Christ to these primarily 7th and 8th grade students. Contact Mariana Vazquez at mariana.vazquez@stmarknc.org with questions.
High School Core Team - This is a dynamic program for a teen and their parents that St. Mark Catholic Church is actively looking to grow and build! Life Teen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church, Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Held every Sunday evening after the 5PM Mass, each Life Teen session begins with dinner and there is a heavy focus on relationship building with one another and with Jesus Christ always at the center. There are guided discussions, social gatherings, and sometimes just a lot of fun like outside color games and water slides. Young Adults, Parents, Grandparents – we need your time and talent to create a strong core team that will help to support the evening’s activities, and most importantly connect with the students who become Life Teen members. Contact Sarah Rider at sarah.rider@stmarknc.org .
If you are interested in serving our youth as a Catechist or Core Team member, please complete this form: