CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION Click!

Contact person: Barbara Hairfield, 387-0491

Children's Faith Formation Click!

Contact person: Barbara Hairfield, 387-0491

Nursery/Childcare Providers

Nursery services are provided during the 10:30 AM Mass for children 6 months to 3 years old. Parents of children using the nursery are asked to assist with childcare; other adults are encouraged to volunteer also. Frequency of this commitment depends on the number of families using the nursery and the availability of other volunteers. Adults are also needed to serve as childcare providers for children 6 months to 11 years old during a variety of church activities. Volunteers will be contacted as needs arise.

Preschool-Kindergarten

Preschool and kindergarten meet on Sunday during the 10:30 AM Mass from September through May. Each class is assigned a team of catechists; each team of two catechists will serve once a month. Responsibilities alternate between serving as lead catechist and as adult aide. Class size may require teen aides as well.

Elementary Grades 1-5

Elementary classes are held on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 AM from September through May. Each class is assigned two catechists who work together as a team to plan and lead sessions. Adult aides assist catechists in larger classes; aides may also be needed to work with special needs children. A coordinator is available during class time to assist catechists in gathering materials and supplies and photocopying as well as to monitor activities in the Family Life Center.

Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation sessions are held in October/November and First Eucharist sessions are held in February/March. A total of three 2-hour sessions are held for each sacrament; a 4-hour retreat is also scheduled for First Eucharist participants and their parents. Adult aides assist catechists in the classroom and at the retreat. Volunteers are needed to provide childcare during parent sessions and to assist at the First Reconciliation reception and First Eucharist retreat.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children's Liturgy of the Word, currently offered at the 10:30 AM Sunday liturgy, allows youngsters the opportunity to listen to and discuss the Sunday readings at their own level. Leaders of the Word proclaim the readings and guide discussion; other adults serve as aides and assist in keeping order. Volunteers serve once every 4-6 weeks.

Vacation Bible School

VBS takes place the third week in July from 9 AM-noon for children 3-11 years old. Daily activities include music, arts and crafts, video time, storytelling, games and snack time. Planning gets underway in the spring. The coordinator helps plan, organize and oversee activities. Activity leaders serve on the planning team and help plan and lead a specific activity, i.e. music, crafts, etc. Additional volunteers are needed all week to assist with a variety of activities and serve as crew leaders and aides. These workers, age 12 and up, attend training prior to the start of VBS.

YOUTH MINISTRY Click!

Youth Directors: Nikki & Dan Lieber, 556-3284

YOUTH MINISTRY Click!

Youth Directors: Nikki & Dan Lieber, 556-3284

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Middle School Catechists

Adults are needed to plan and lead classes throughout the school year. Youth Ministry classes meet on Sunday mornings from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM. Catechists are required to attend the training/workshops prior to the fall term and continue formation sessions throughout the year.

Middle School ACTS Adults

Adults are needed to work with the ACTS Youth Leadership Team to help organize and plan activities (social events, service projects, etc.) each month. Team meets an average of once a month.

High School (Grades 9-12)

Senior High Catechists

Adults are needed to plan and lead high school classes throughout the school year. Youth Ministry classes meet on Sunday mornings from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM. Catechists are required to attend the training/workshops prior to the fall term and formation sessions throughout the year.

Senior High ACTS Adults

Adults are needed to work with the ACTS Youth Leadership Team to help organize and plan activities (social events, service projects, etc.). Team meets an average of twice a month during the school year.

Confirmation Sponsors

Confirmed Catholics are sometimes needed to attend monthly classes with Confirmation candidates and mentor them during a year of preparation.

Guest Speakers

Adults are needed to speak to the high school youth for our supper and speaker nights. This session meets Sunday mornings from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM starting with dinner and concluding with the speaker. This is a one-time commitment and the topic is open for discussion. Four adults are needed for this ministry.

Middle School and High School

Youth Ministry Hospitality

Adults are needed to help arrange and serve snacks at occasional youth activities.

Youth Ministry Chaperones

The Youth are intersted in spiritual, service and social projects, but adults are needed as drivers and chaperones. Examples of projects are volunteering at St. Francis House, Christmas basket delivery, leaf raking, lock-ins, 30-hour famine, Justice Walk, and hopefully much more. One-time volunteers are definitely accepted.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Click!

RCIA

Our parish offers a year-round program for those interested in the Catholic Church. The process is divided into four stages. Those interested in joining the process need to call the Christian Formation office for scheduled times and information.

Contact: Diane Drahos, 387-0491

Sacramental Preparation

Parents of children in second grade preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are automatically enrolled in the parent sessions (fall and winter/spring) when their children register for sacramental preparation.

Contact person: Barbara Hairfield, 387-0491

Adult Faith Formation Opportunities

Contact person: Diane Drahos, 387-0491

Our parish continues to offer a variety of opportunities for adults to grow in faith. Along with these offerings, there are many varied opportunities for adults to minister their peers. Staff support and resources are always provided. Needs vary and are often tied to the yearly liturgical cycle. Watch the bulletin for regular and new offerings throughout the year.

Advent Evenings of Reflection

Evenings of prayer and reflection are offered in Advent; needs include: coordinators and prayer leaders (format provided). If refreshments are served, a volunteer coordinator would help solicit food donations, and help to provide hospitality.

The Great Adventure

If you want to know more about the 'Big Picture' of our salvation journey, if you would like to better understand and defend the Catholic Faith, if you would like to become better acquainted with fellow parishioners and make new friends in the OLPH community, look no further than "The Great Adventure", a 24-part study of the Bible timeline. It is just the vehicle to help you reach those goals! It is available as a self-directed, self-paced program.

Lenten Parish Mission

A yearly parish mission is typically offered during Lent. It has recently become a valley-wide effort, with all parishes contributing manpower and resources for the event. Our greatest needs are usually for: greeters, food preparation, and hospitality: set-up, serving, and clean-up of light refreshments.

Past missions
   2006 Valleywide Lenten Mission
   2009 Valleywide Lenten Mission
   2010 Valleywide Lenten Mission w/audio

Scripture Study

Scripture Study is offered periodically, topics vary, and the "Loyola Press" series is currently used. Discussion co-facilitators and assistants are needed. The group coordinates its own refreshments.

Library Aide

Someone to check in returned books and re-shelve them, prepare books for circulation, and perform other miscellaneous library tasks that arise as needed.

Coffee with Jesus

Spiritual reflection and faith sharing on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday are offered over coffee at a local restaurant during Advent and Lent (usually on Wednesday mornings) and once/month throughout the rest of the year. Co-facilitators are needed.

Lenten Soup Suppers

Weekly soup suppers may be offered during Lent. A coordinator is needed to organize groups to prepare the soup, set up, and clean up; the parishioners provide bread. Adults willing to share reflections on a given topic or lead closing prayer (format is provided) are also needed for each supper.

Bible Study Group

A group that meets every Thursday at 10:30 AM to discuss the Scripture readings for the next Sunday with a desire to make the readings part of their daily lives. A knowledge of the Bible is not necessary.

Contact person: Ceal Slough, 562-2249