Anchored Team Members

Team members work with High School youth (9th –12th grades). They work with the Faith Formation Team to
lead a small group of youth in growing their Catholic faith through prayer, Scripture, discussion, and fellowship
creating supportive environment where youth can encounter Christ and grow in discipleship.

Gift of Time: Catechists serve the children from September through April. Sessions will be held weekly
Sundays between the masses and are 60 minutes in length. One can expect to spend at least one hour per
week in preparation for class along with occasional curriculum meetings.

Qualifications: Catechists must be at least 18 years of age, fully initiated members of Holy Redeemer
Parish, and celebrating Eucharist weekly.

Training: Times for classroom training will vary, depending on when someone signs up to be a catechist.
Ongoing formation and certification is essential; therefore, additional training and formation sessions may
be scheduled throughout the year. Diocesan and national training opportunities are also available. Anyone
18 years or older are required to participate in a “Protecting God’s Children” Awareness Session or an
on-line Awareness Session (Virtus) and complete standard paperwork.