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OCIA Volunteer Opportunities
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Companion/Welcomer/Sponsor
Purpose: The OCIA journey for participants can benefit from the attendance/participation of a committed and fully initiated practicing Catholic who is educated in the faith and demonstrates a willingness to continue to learn more about their faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus.
Typical Activities:
With direction from the Director, OCIA, this individual could serve as a sponsor for an OCIA candidate or catechumen who may not have a person in their life that would qualify as a sponsor.- As a companion/sponsor this individual is a listener, accompanies the candidates on their journey and shares his or her perspective as appropriate in the sessions. The companion/sponsor need not attend every session. It would be advantageous to attend most of them.
- As a welcomer, this individual helps to welcome the candidates into the parish community.
Qualifications: Lives the value that all are welcome in our parish. Non-judgmental, good listener, familiar with the life of the parish. Open to deepening their relationship with Jesus and sharing their faith journey with the catechumens/candidates.
Team Catechist
Purpose: An OCIA Catechist is a committed fully initiated practicing Catholic who has a very strong foundation and education in the Catholic faith and keeps him/herself well informed of the on-going Magisterium of the Church.
Typical Activities: Under the supervision of the Director, OCIA:- Shares in the presentations of the curriculum covered in the OCIA process.
- Periodically leads a presentation/discussion of a particular faith subject matter.
- Responds to questions or researches answers. Since the catechumens/candidates may have very little background in the Catholic faith, these questions can be far ranging.
- Participates in discussions about the Sunday readings.
Qualifications: Strong background/education in the Catholic faith, possibly specializing in one or two of the RCIA formation topics.
Personal qualities of the catechist: a listener, non-judgmental, and on-going learner in their faith journey animated by a personal spiritual life.
The catechist need not attend every session, but it would be advantageous to attend most of them.
For the 2026/7 year, the catechetical sessions begin on Sept 17th and will conclude in mid-April.
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We would love to have you join our OCIA team! Whether you feel called to accompany someone on their faith journey or share your knowledge of the Catholic faith, your time and talents can make a meaningful difference.
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