The vocation of the catechist               

Answering The Call...

"Do Whatever He Tells You"
John 2:5

“And this is the job of the catechist:  constantly to go forth to others out of love to bear witness and to talk about Jesus, to proclaim Jesus.” 

~ Pope Francis
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All adults (age 21 and older) who have completed (or are willing to complete) the Diocesan Safe Environment training (Safe Haven) are invited to apply. Limited positions for high school youth (grades 11 and above) who have completed (or are willing to complete) the (Jeremiah 1:7) Youth Safe Environment training may also be available, provided an adult mentor is secured for them to serve alongside with in class. This is a beautiful opportunity for a youth and parent team to step up to serve the children of our parish community together.

Choose Your Position:

* Catechists / Co-Catechists for ALL Grades, K-5

*  Hallway Monitors

* Substitutes / Floaters

Elementary CCE Volunteer Positions 

Elementary CCE Calendar (draft 3.17.26) 2026-2027

To REGISTER as a VOLUNTEER, please complete the online registration by clicking the button or using the QR Code provided below:

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For more information on volunteering, please contact
Joan Hastreiter at [email protected] 
     
Thanks in advance for your prayerful consideration!

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Read the personal testimony of one of our 2021-2022 Volunteers and how serving in this special ministry has impacted her life and that of her family:

When my son Dominic was around 3 years old, I began feeling a nudge from God to be more involved in his faith formation.  When he started Kindergarten, I knew I wanted him to attend CCE in person to continue that spiritual growth but also to meet other children his age who shared the same beliefs. 

The nudge I felt become a push, and it was God telling me I should sign up to be a catechist and teach CCE. I knew I would be in good hands both from the spiritual journey God planned for me but also because the preparation, tools and resources provided to the catechists.  I was blessed to be partnered with a kind, loving, generous, and faith-filled co-catechist who also helped me learn and grow in my own faith.

Sharing this experience with Dominic has strengthened our bond.  It’s been such a beautiful way for me to see him grow.  As a working parent I don’t get to spend a lot of time with him during the week, but CCE was quality time well spent with him and the other children.  The joy and the knowledge both given and received during the CCE year was amazing. It truly is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
Kate Arno, Kindergarten Catechist 2021-2022

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To learn more about how you can answer The Call by supporting the
  Children's Elementary Faith Formation (CCE) program
  at St. Laurence this coming year, please go to the
CATECHIST webpage on the St. Laurence website.