Coordinator:  Theresa Holland
Phone:  352-746-9422
email:  tholland@stscholastica.org

Goals and Purpose:  We are lay members of Saint Scholastica Parish who proclaim the good news of Jesus, teach the Catholic tradition, and assist in forming the faith of our children.  Under the guidance of the pastoral team and with the help of the whole parish community, we prepare members of our parish to begin, deepen or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to be initiated into the sacraments of the Church, to form community and to follow Jesus as his disciples by serving others.

Responsibilities:  Those participating in youth faith formation ministry are expected to commit to weekly classes.  We have several different venues for volunteering:

• Catechists are responsible for presenting lessons each week to the children.
• Catechist Aides are responsible for assisting the Catechists in presenting the lessons each week to the children.
• Substitutes are responsible for presenting prepared lessons to the children as needed.
• Director's Aides assist the director of Youth Faith Formation on an as needed basis.

Helpful Attributes:  We are looking for folks who will be faithful to their commitment, who love children, and who are impassioned by their faith.

Time Commitment:  Our season begins in mid-August and extends through May.  Depending on what role you assume, commitment may range from weekly to every once in awhile.  Catechists are encouraged to attend Catechist Formation modules.

Training Requirement:  Safe Environment training is required.  Catechists are also encouraged to attend Catechist Formation modules.

Fingerprinting Required:  Yes.  All adults seeking to volunteer with children must submit to a Level II Background Screening.

Meeting Schedule:  Sundays as per schedule; 10:15 a.m. (15 minutes before sessions begin to gather and set up materials) to 11:15 a.m.

Fee Schedule for 2014-2015:
The fee for 1 child attending is $35.00.  Two children is $60.00, three children is $85.00, if paid by August 14th.  After August 15th, the fee is an additional $10.00.

Sacramental Prep Fees:  First Communion is $25.00 (includes First Communion retreat) and Confirmation is $45.00 (includes confirmation Retreat Day in Tampa).

Saint John Paul II Catholic School Fees:  First  Communion is $25.00 and Confirmation is $45.00 (includes Confirmation Retreat Day in Tampa.)

Fees can be paid by cash, check or by clicking on the link to Online Giving.