EDGE
6TH TO 8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION
St. Joachim offers a comprehensive middle school program for junior high teens. EDGE provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. EDGE takes place in Nevin Hall on Thursday night's from 6:30pm-8pm
NOTE: Our program will cover First Communion Preparation.
VOLUNTEERING
LEADING TEENS CLOSER TO CHRIST 9TH-12TH GRADE
We are always ready to take on new team members. Our family will welcome you with open arms whether you are looking to be a Confirmation Catechist (Teacher), EDGE (Middle School) Core Leader, or a LIFE TEEN (High School) Core Leader. Here are some of the need to knows to be a Catechist or Core Leader.
Please download the pdf. below to view the full details of each volunteer role, as well as other possible ways to volunteer. Once you have discerned which are you would like to participate in, you will need to schedule an appointment with our Youth Minister, Luis Ceja.
WHAT WE NEED
In working with Youth and Teens, we take special care to make sure they are in a safe environment.
- All volunteers under 14-17 years old must complete Safe Environment Online.
- All volunteers 18+ must complete Safe Environment as well as be fingerprinted for a background check.
Safe Environment Online Class Completion through CMG Connect. *All certificates should be emailed to the Youth Minister at luis@stjccm.org
Confirmation Catechist Volunteers and Life Teen Core Leaders must also provide a copy of their Confirmation Certificate to the Youth Director.