To volunteer as a catechist:
Click Here Obtain a Volunteer Application form or contact the Faith Formation Office.

• Fill out the Volunteer Application completely. Make sure to list three non-relative references who can attest to your character and abilities, along with their contact information-they may be employers, teachers, or friends. These references will be contacted. 
• Return the completed application to the Faith Formation Office.

 
Meet with the Faith Formation Director to discuss your application and an appropriate placement in our Ministry.
 
According to the Safe Environment Policy of the Diocese of Buffalo, adult volunteers (age 18+) must attend a one-time, three –hour Protecting God’s Children Workshop (Sexual Abuse Awareness Training) within 90 days of their ministry start date. After the live workshop, your training will be updated every 4-6 weeks via articles and questions sent directly to your email.
Click here to fill out and sign a release for a Criminal Background Check. (Kept in a secure personnel file in the Faith Formation Office.)
 
Click here to Sign a Code of Conduct. 
 
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For teens, we also need volunteers for Sunday morning assistance with the kids in classrooms as well as helping with retreats on specific Sundays.  Email Lori.S@JP2Parish.org if you are interested  To be a Catechist/teacher, you only need to have received the Sacrament of Confirmation (or will be in October).