Children's Faith Formation - Volunteer

Children hear God's Word 
Children hear God's Word with greater meaning when its proclamation andexplanation are designed especially for them. Twice a month, during the 9:00 a.m. At Sunday Mass, children who are 5 years old through 4th grade are dismissed to attend their own special Liturgy of the Word. At the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Word, the children rejoin their parents for the entire assembly's celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Contact: Rachel Deckelmann | rmdeckelmann@comcast.net

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GEM's
We are a ministry of mothers who seek opportunities for spiritual growth and building on the Catholic family values and traditions in our homes. Our members range from stay-at-home to full-time working mothers. Many of our programs are focused on younger age children, but we welcome all moms(even moms-to-be!) We work together as a group to:

• Grow our faith and fellowship through recurring meetings & Bible studies
• Coordinate and support parish activities for children (Christmas Live Nativity, Stations of the Cross, Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Fest)
• Socialize and build a strong community of parish moms with Mom's nightout, park playtime, game nights, and more!
• Organize charitable giving and volunteer opportunities for families

Contact: gracefullyembracingmotherhood@gmail.com

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KID's Club (Catechetical Formation)
Preschool through 5th-grade classes are offered September through April. We welcome and encourage parent volunteers to be teachers, aides, hall monitors, and assist with sacraments and special events. For reconciliation and Eucharist, please see Sacraments.
Contact: Cecilia Morillo | Ext: 133| cmorillo@saintcecilia.org

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OCIC 
This form of the order of Christian initiation is intended for children, not baptized as infants or who are baptized but have not received any formal catechesis, who have attained the use of reason (age 7 +) and are ofcatechetical age. They seek Christian initiation either at the direction of their parents or guardians or, with parental permission, on their initiative. Such children are capable of receiving and nurturing a personal faith and of recognizing an obligation in conscience. But they cannot yet be treated as adults because, at this stage of their lives, they are dependent ontheir parents or guardians and are still strongly influenced by theircompanions and their social surroundings.
Contact: Cecilia Morillo | Ext: 133| cmorillo@saintcecilia.org

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Vacation Bible School
This popular summer one-week-long program is open to all kindergartners 5th grade students in our parish. It is from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each year, we are in need of many volunteers to make this event happen. All volunteers must be CMG trained and must have completed volunteer background checks. This is also a great way for middle school, high school, and college students toget volunteer hours over the summer! There are many positions available.
Contact: Cecilia Morillo | Ext: 133| cmorillo@saintcecilia.org

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Boy/Cub Scout
Sponsored by St. Cecilia, the Cub Scout Pack 673 (boys in grades 1st through 5th) and Boy Scout Troop 673 (6th grade and up) provide boys and their families the opportunity for fun, challenging, and diverse experiences through a year-round program. Pack and Troop 673 promote the growth and development of boys and young men through activities structured to provide citizenship training, character development, personal fitness, and love of God, neighbor, and country. Visit us at www.troop673.org
Contact: Shannon Plakos | splakos@gmail.comor
Aaron Coultier | aaron.ellis.coulter@gmail.com

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Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts is open to parish-wide participation for girls between kindergartenand high school. Parents of Girl Scouts also serve as troop leaders and volunteers. The girls learn a variety of skills through activities, such as camping, regional competitive teams (like robotics), and leadership training courses. Each year, the girls determine whether their troop will sell cookies and whichbadges they want to earn. Starting in middle school, girls can begin earning higher awards such as the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
Contact: Jennifer Petree | jenniferpetree@icloud.com | (713) 269-3776