Forming Little Saints:
Be an Elementary Catechesis
What It’s About
Our Sunday morning Elementary program helps children grow in their love for Jesus and understanding of the Catholic faith. We offer Sacramental Preparation (First Reconciliation & First Communion) and Community Formation classes for continued faith development.
As an Elementary Catechist, you have the joyful privilege of being among the first faces of faith that our children will come to know. You are helping them take their first steps on the path of discipleship—steps that begin in wonder, grow in love, and lead them closer to the heart of Jesus.
These early years of faith formation are sacred. In your classroom, children will learn not only about God but how to talk to Him, listen to Him, and see Him in the world around them. They will hear, maybe for the first time, that they are deeply loved, perfectly created, and never alone.
That message will come from the songs you sing, the stories you tell, the prayers you lead, and—most importantly—the way you show up every Sunday with warmth and joy.
You are not alone in this mission. You are part of a team that believes in the power of small acts done with great love. You’ll be equipped with solid resources, surrounded by support, and guided by the Holy Spirit. As St. Paul reminds us, “our adequacy is from God” (2 Corinthians 3:5 NASB)—and He will never send you where His grace won’t sustain you.

Volunteer Details
- When: Sundays at 9:00–10:45 AM or 11:30 AM–12:45 PM (Spanish)
- Where: Parish classrooms
- Commitment: ~26 hours over 8 months
- Curriculum:
- Blessed by Dynamic Catholic (Kindergarten-2nd Grade)
- Faith Fusion by OSV + supplemental content (3rd-6th Grade)
- Blessed by Dynamic Catholic (Kindergarten-2nd Grade)
What You'll Bring
- Patience, creativity, and joy
- A welcoming spirit
Willingness to grow in your own faith
Calendar
First Day of Class (with Parents):
September 14, 2025
No Classes:
- October 12
- November 23 & 3
- All of December (Holiday Break)
- January 18
- February 15
- March 1
- April 5
First Reconciliation Dates
- 1st & 2nd Graders: March 29, 2026
- 3rd & 4th Graders: April 12, 2026
- 5th & 6th Graders: April 19, 2026
First Communion Mass
- Date: May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Additional Activities
Catechists are not required or expected to attend retreats, or Kid Zones though if you feel called to dedicate a bit of extra time and energy you would be welcomed and appreciated!
Retreats
- Parent Retreats (Parents Only):
- September 27, 2025
- January 31, 2026
- Student Retreats (Replaces Kid Zone):
- October 18, 2025
- February 21, 2026
- Kid Zone Weekends (3rd Saturday of each month 9AM-12PM)
- September 20, 2025
- November 15, 2025
- December 20, 2025
- January 17, 2026
- March 21, 2026
(Kid Zone is replaced by retreats in October and February—see above)