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Volunteer Openings: Religious Education
2008-09 School Year

If you can help, please return the following information with your child/ren's registration form, or directly to Anne Marie Kaufmann in the Parish Office at akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org or 703-527-5500, x119 or submit the relig. education volunteer form. Thank you. Name: Home Phone #: Work Phone #: Email: Volunteer Position: (if Lead Catechist, Assitant Catechist, or Substitute, please indicate grade or preference(s)). Any additional comments or suggestions:

Your helping hands are needed to make faith formation a success at St. Charles.

Contact: Anne Marie Kaufmann, akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org, 703-527-5500, x119
or submit the Religious Education Volunteer Form.

1. Lead Catechists and Assistant Catechists for Grade Based RE
2. Substitute Catechists for Grade-Based Religious Education
3. Hallway Assistants for Grade-Based Religious Education
4. Supplies Coordinator for Grade-Based Religious Education
5. Atrium Level I (ages 3-6) and Atrium Level II (ages 6-9) Lead Catechists
6. Atrium Level I (ages 3-6) and Atrium Level II (ages 6-9) Assistant Catechists
7. Supplies Coordinator for the Atrium
8. At-Home Religious Education Coordinator
9. Coordinator of Catholic Book Club
10. Librarian
11. Registration Assistance
12. Data Entry
13. General Office Help
14. Music Ministry
15. Web Site Programmer
16. Family Service Projects Coordinator

1. Lead Catechists and Assistant Catechists for Grade Based RE
Teams of two teachers work together at each grade level. All materials are provided with the religious education textbook series. Each week, the lead catechist prepares the lesson prior to each class. Also, there will be two training/planning meetings during the year.

2. Substitute Catechists for Grade-Based Religious Education
Substitute catechists fill in for any lead or assistant catechist who is unable to teach his/her class. They are called and prepared ahead of time. We would like to maintain a list of those available to substitute in order that catechists may directly contact a substitute when needed.

3. Hallway Assistants for Grade-Based Religious Education
These volunteers assist the Sunday On-Site Supervisor with any tasks that arise such as passing out notices to catechists and/ or orienting new families.

4. Supplies Coordinator for Grade-Based Religious Education
The supplies coordinator inventories supplies on a periodic basis, lists those supplies needed, and purchases supplies, if possible. Costs for anything purchased would be reimbursed.

5. Atrium Level I (ages 3-6) and Atrium Level II (ages 6-9) Lead Catechists
Lead catechists in the Atrium, also called The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, prepare and present lessons to small groups of children. The lessons use the materials in the Atrium and provide a way for children to grow in their relationship with God. The growth of this relationship is assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God. Cost of training will be covered for any adults who are interested in being catechists and are able to commit to serving in the parish through this ministry for at least two years. For more information on the training classes, please visit the website, www.cctheo.org and click on courses.

6. Atrium Level I (ages 3-6) and Atrium Level II (ages 6-9) Assistant Catechists
Assistant catechists help the lead catechist guide the children as they work with the Atrium materials. They also assist with preparing materials for lessons. Assistant catechists are encouraged to attend training in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, but are not required to do so.

7. Supplies Coordinator for the Atrium
Some supplies in the Atrium, such as paper, cut outs for different projects, glue, wine, etc. need to be replaced throughout the year. This person will periodically check the current inventory and replenish supplies as needed. The cost of supplies would be reimbursed.

8. At-Home Religious Education Coordinator
This person will coordinate our relatively new At-Home religious education option. The hope is that this person will make contact with those families enrolled in this option and seek to coordinate or communicate about offerings which can bring these families together periodically throughout the year.

9. Coordinator of Catholic Book Club
Approximately four times per year, the Catholic Family Book Club sends the parish order forms for a variety of religious books for children. Coordination will involve distributing and collecting forms; placing the order; and distributing the books.

10. Librarian
A library of religious books and resources for parents and children will be made available once a month. The librarian will check-in and checkout books once a month Sunday mornings from 10-11 a.m. in the school hallway. A database has been compiled which will be used to keep track of our resources. Periodic reminders to those who have books out for an extended period of time may be needed.

11. Registration Assistance
Assistance is needed in August and September to prepare folders, books, etc. for the first day of classes. Also, help is needed during the first several weeks of class to handle new registrations and orient new families. Please indicate your availability (e.g., September only).

12. Data Entry
During the summer and fall, help is needed inputting data from registration forms.

13. General Office Help
Throughout the year help is needed with both filing and keeping track of paperwork for sacraments.

14. Music Ministry
During specially scheduled programs for children and families, musical accompaniment makes the celebrations more meaningful. If you sing or play an instrument, your help would be greatly appreciated.

15. Web Site Programmer
Periodically the religious education section of the web site needs to be updated. Basic knowledge of HTML programming and a willingness to collaborate with the Web Team are necessary.

16. Family Service Projects Coordinator
In an effort to make our faith active, we would like to add a couple service projects where families could participate together. However, we need a coordinator with a passion for social justice.