MFF Volunteer Information and Forms

Faith Formation Catechists, Aides and Volunteers:
The Faith Formation Department could not function without the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers whose job titles are listed below:

Catechists and Aides: All catechists (teachers) and aides in the classroom are volunteers. Presently, catechists receive a 100% reduction and aides in the classrooms receive a 50% reduction in tuition fee by their volunteer efforts.  Being a catechist or an aide is an awesome responsibility. It involves praying, planning and preparation. In order to best fulfill this responsibility, we need to educate and re-educate ourselves in who we are as catechists, in Scripture, in understanding Jesus and the Church, in Liturgy and Sacraments, and in the "ever popular" topic: morality.

In offering a full tuition fee discount for full time catechists, and a 50% deduction for all aides, the expectation is that you will participate in certification classes that we offer here at St. Brendan Parish. Renewing our understanding of the Traditions, practices and Doctrines of our faith is a gift you give yourself as you further develop your own faith life.

Volunteers (Monday evenings only): In addition to full-time catechists and aides, the department needs volunteer help in other capacities such as door monitors, office workers, providing child care during class time for catechists and aides, and with "at home" projects. Presently, you receive a 10% reduction in your tuition fee for your volunteer service.

All Catechists & Volunteers need to attend and do the following at least two weeks BEFORE working with our children:

Protecting God's Children Seminar: Protecting God's Children is a mandated program that empowers us as a community to protect our children! Protecting God's Children Seminars are held throughout the Diocese. You will need to register on-line on the www.virtus.org website. The instructions can also be accessed through the link above.  Periodically, our parish offers the PGC Seminar.  Check the bulletin for details.

BCI/Fingerprinting: Background Checks/fingerprinting locations can be found at the Attorney General's website through the http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/
Services/Business/WebCheck/Webcheck-Community-Listing website. The fees are tax deductible. Please be sure that the location mails the results directly to St. Brendan parish office.

Interested in sharing your faith with the young people of our parish? Contact the Faith Formation Office (876-9533 x2) or complete the Catechist/Aide, Substitute Catechist/Aide or Volunteer Sigh-Up form at the top of this page and return to the Faith Formation Office.  We welcome you to our MFF family.