Interested in Joining the Team?
The catechetical team at St. Ann is always in need of faithful adults to come on board. We need all varieties of adults. Men, women, moms, dads, grandpa’s, grandma’s, young, old! Please call 815-467-6962 ext. 5
Fill out the volunteer registration form here!
Religious Education Volunteers
St. Ann RE program has a variety of ways for adults to volunteer in our program:
- In classroom volunteers (Formation Forms)
- Out of classroom volunteers (hall monitors)
- Faith in Action service team
- Sacramental and Event team
- Fundraising Team
- Youth Ministry
Volunteer Expectations
- Participation in weekly Mass
- Participation in a "Virtus Protecting God's Children" workshop
- A signed release form for us to conduct a criminal background check, and a clear report.
- Completion of volunteer packet
- Arrival early prior to session time
- Consistent and reliable attendance at your session
Catechist
What Does a Catechist Do?
- Advance preparation of lesson plans (can work together with catechist aide).
- Attend Catechist Meeting
- Obtain 6 hours of formation training
- Help children learn assigned prayers
- Help maintain good learning environment
- Know the children by name
- Participate in prayer time
- Monitor emergency situations and notify the DRE
- Other projects assigned by the DRE
When Do I Help?
- Arrive 10 minutes before the session begins
- Plan to stay and help clean up after sessions ends
- All calendared sessions
What if I Can't Be There?
In the event you cannot be here, please call the Formation Office to let us know of your absence ASAP at 815-467-6962 ext. 5
Catechist Aide
What Does a Catechist Aide Do?
- Assist the Catechist
- Help children learn assigned prayers
- Help maintain good learning environment
- Know the children by name
- Participate in prayer time
- Obtain 6 hours of formation training
- Monitor emergency situations and notify the DRE
- Step in for a catechist in an emergency
- Other projects assigned by the DRE
When Do I Help?
- Arrive 10 minutes before the session begins
- Plan to stay and help clean up after sessions ends
- All calendared sessions
What if I Can't Be There?
In the event you cannot be here, please call the Formation Office to let us know of your absence ASAP at 815-467-6962 ext.5
Hall Monitor
What Does a Hall Monitor Do?
- Help with your presence at all doors before and after the session
- Collect attendance sheets
- Distribute materials to the classrooms
- Monitor the hallways and bathrooms
- Ring bells at the beginning and end of the session
- Help with clean up after session in hall and rooms
- Monitor emergency situations and notify the DRE
- Step in for a catechist in an emergency
- Stuff bulletins
- Water plants/flowers when needed
- Other projects assigned by the DRE
When Do I Help?
- Arrive 10 minutes before the session begins
- Stationed at the Hospitality Room
- Plan to stay 10 minutes after session ends
- All calendared sessions
What if I Can't Be There?
In the event you cannot be here, please call the Formation Office to let us know of your absence ASAP at 815-467-6962 ext. 5
Sacramental and Events Team
What Does a Sacramental and Events Team Member Do?
This team is designed for volunteers who desire a tuition discount, but cannot commit to regular R.E. weekly schedule. You will sign up with Tom for a specific event. They provide:
- Hospitality
- Assist with a variety of additional activities, i.e. taking pictures, line up, etc...
- Provide set up and take down
They assist with:
- The Sacraments: Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation
- Religious Education Events
- Religious Education Retreats
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- Set up and clean up for the event
- Pick up pizza
- Set up food, plates, napkins and drinks
- Work the popcorn machine
- Sweeping
- Vacuum, if necessary
- Clean with rags, soap and water
Fundraising Team
Ready to Sign Up?
- Check out our volunteer job descriptions here.
- For more information, call the Religious Education Offices at 815-467-6962 ext. 13
- Fill out a Adult Volunteer Registration Form and turn it into the parish office.
- Print off a Catechist Formation Log Sheet to record your continued learning
- General Permission Form
- Application for Minors Serving as Volunteers
ALL VOLUNTEERS SHOULD SIGN UP FOR "REMIND" TO RECEIVE IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS
General Volunteer Remind Code
Fundraising Team Remind Code
Sacramental and Events Team Remind Code
