Faith Formation focuses on the whole person and aims to provide a spiritual home for life-long faith learning and discipleship in the Franciscan tradition.
Requirements: Willingness to share your faith and be actively engaged in the parish. All Faith Formation volunteers must be Virtus trained and fingerprinted per Archdiocese of Los Angeles mandate.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Family Faith Formation: Assist with Sunday Family Liturgy of the Word (F.L.O.W.) and help prepare materials.
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Serve on the catechist team or be a sponsor to journey with those desiring to learn more about becoming Catholic.
Sacramental Preparation: Volunteer as a catechist for Confirmation of First Communion preparation.
Vacation Bible Camp: Youth in high school, middle school, and adult volunteers are needed to run the summer camp for kids in grades 1-5. Camp is a week-long commitment with some additional preparation hours before camp begins.
Duties: Duties vary depending on ministry involvement. May include planning meetings, facilitating small groups, or presenting. Training will be provided and will be ongoing.
Time Commitment: 2-8 hours of prep time per month, plus attending weekly or monthly meetings.
Contact: Donna Rubio (805)682-4151, ext. 116 or drubio@saintbarbarbaparish.org