One of our biggest challenges every year is finding talented and dynamic catechists to teach faith formation. You might think you’re neither a talented nor dynamic teacher, so being a catechist is not for you. However, if you have helped raise or are raising children, then you have the talent for this work. What’s more, with instructions provided in our cutting edge curriculum, an orientation retreat to get you headed in the right direction, a genuine love of Christ, and a little bit of practice, you can become a dynamic conduit of Christ’s love for your students in no time. Being a catechist is a life-changing experience – not just for the kids, but for you. What better way to deepen your knowledge and relationship with our Lord than to prepare lessons about Him and teach them to our St. Robert youth? Finally, as a thank you, all faith formation registration fees are waived for the families of weekly catechists and catechist assistants. Please ask God if He is calling you into this life-giving work.
Catechist Needs (as of Sept. 2, 2025):
NURSERY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
All for the 9:00 a.m. Mass
Nursery workers—at least 10
Preschool—1 Catechist & 2 Assistants
Kindergarten—1 Catechist and 2 Assistants
Contact Jennifer Kohn, jkohn@strobertchurch.org to volunteer.
ELEMENTARY
Tuesdays 5:00—6:15 p.m.
Grade 1 – 1 Catechist
Grade 4 – 1 Catechist
Wednesdays 5:00– 6:15 p.m.
Grade 1 – 1 Catechist
Grade 4 – 1 Catechist & 1 Co-Assistant
Grade 5 – 1 Assistant
Wednesdays 6:45—8:00 p.m.
Grade 1 – 1 Assistant
Grade 3 – 1 Catechist & 1 Assistant
Grade 4 – 1 Catechist
Contact Jolana Peard, jpeard@strobertchurch.org to volunteer.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesdays 5:00– 6:15 p.m.
2 Catechists
Wednesdays 6:45—8:00 p.m.
2 Catechists
Contact Michael Renauer, mrenauer@strobertchurch.org to volunteer.
Every volunteer age 18+ must complete Safe Environment training and agree to a background check.
An orientation/training session for all Faith Formation catechists and assistants will be held in Newminster Hall on Sunday, Sept. 14 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass (lunch included). The featured speaker will be Mitchell Narvasa of the Augustine Institute. RSVP to Jolana Peard, jpeard@strobertchurch.org, or (616) 676-9111, ext. 123.
To learn more, contact Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation, hwhitmer@strobertchurch.org or 616-676-9111, ext. 117.