Parents and interested parishioners can play a very important role assisting the catechetical ministry of sharing the Catholic faith with our youth.  The catechists need your support and “hands on” assistance to bring a full learning environment to all of our youth.  If you are interested in supporting our catechetical programs please call the Religious Education Office to let us know of your interest.  All volunteers in the classroom interacting with children will be asked to comply with the Archdiocese of Washington’s Child Protection Policy.

If you are interested in serving as part of the catechetical team, please read through the identified needs below.  Some of these are a “one time” occurrence, some reflect an ongoing need. Some of these opportunities can be completed from home, some during the week, and there are needs that must be filled on a Sunday morning!

You can let us know of your willingness to assist by:

• indicating your preference on the registration form,
• signing up on a Sunday morning in the Religious Education Resource Office located in the Upper School Cafeteria, or
• contacting the Director of Religious Education, 202-337-2840  ext. 119.

However you feel you might join in the catechetical ministry at Holy Trinity, your gifts of time, talent and witness will be a treasure.  Your prayerful support will enable our children to see faith in action and realize that we are all called to serve!

Catechist
Catechists are needed at all grade levels.  All levels of experience are welcome. Less experienced catechists will be placed with individuals who have more experience.  Training and resources are provided.

Aides
Helpers are needed in the primary grades for certain activities. This may be a one time event or recurrent, depending on the needs of the Catechists.

Substitute Catechist
This individual needs to be available on short notice to fill in for an absent catechist.  Lesson plans and all needed materials will be supplied.

Room Parent
Room parents coordinate a variety of activities as indicated by the grade level and/or needs of the catechist and curriculum. coordinating the S.O.M.E. meal; First Grade parents coordinate the receptions for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Sixth grade parents assist with the Confirmation reception.  Seventh through twelfth grade parents assist with the cafe after Youth Mass. All coordinate the SOME meal for their assigned class.

Office Assistant
This person assists in the Religious Education Office on Sunday morning, passing out audio-visual equipment, books, and materials.  Assistants are needed from 8:30 - 8:55 (you would be able to attend 9:00 Mass) and 10:15 - 11:20.  Volunteers for this position will be scheduled on a rotating basis.

Sacramental Assistants
In grades 2, 4, and 8 additional volunteers are needed to help co-ordinate sacramental programs.  This could be an ongoing commitment or a one-time event, depending on the availability of the volunteer.

Class Liturgy Assistant (Grades 3 – 6)
Holy Trinity’s Religious Education program has always included the planning of a Sunday Liturgy at each grade level.  The students then practice and serve as the various ministers.  This volunteer assists the catechist in this process.  Training provided.

Service Outreach Project
This volunteer will assist the catechist and class as they plan and participate in a service project.  Hopefully, several parents in each classroom will offer to help.  The Social Justice Committee will assist parents in highlighting age appropriate and on going projects that the Holy Trinity community already supports.

Hospitality Committee
These volunteers help coordinate hospitality needs that arise during the year.  Again, this could be a one time commitment or ongoing.

Chaperones
Volunteers may be needed at any grade level that plans off site activities, e.g., youth activities or cultural field trips.  Please specify grade level.

Retreat/Reflection Day Team
In order to offer days of reflection and/or retreats, a cadre of volunteers is needed.  There are a variety of needs: those who organize, help with preparation, or actually serve as retreat team members.  This ministry will evolve as the program grows.  Stay tuned.  Please indicate grade level.

Confirmation Preparation Team
These volunteers serve in many capacities during Confirmation preparation.  Some may be team members, while others will work behind the scene.

Special Talents
The Religious Education Program needs people who will assist in teaching our youth to sing, decorate shared space in liturgical themes, tape special occasions, assist with technology, and generally assist in the creative aspects of a religious education program.