Education and Faith Formation

Parish Ministries-Education and Faith Formation

Baptism Preparation
(Appointed by the Pastor) Parishioners serving various liturgical ministries who assist the pastor in discerning the effectiveness of liturgy in St. Jude Parish.

Confirmation
Volunteers are confirmed Catholics who are willing to walk the faith journey with 11th grade students. Contact: Mary Rogers at 766-2431.

First Eucharist
Volunteers are needed as Altar Servers, Ushers, Mass Greeters, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers for this extra special mass. Contact: Christie Guillory, 766-2431.

Marriage Preparation
Couples wishing to marry must contact the pastor 6 months in advance of the scheduled wedding date.

Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Volunteers teach, proclaim, and witness the “good news” of God’s love and mercy to all our children (Grades K-11) who attend Public/Private School. All teachers work under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education. Contact: Mary Rogers, 766-2431.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)/RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)
Process of conversion for those seeking baptism in the Catholic Church or for those belonging to another Church, but wishing to become members of the Catholic Church. The program begins in September with weekly gatherings until Easter. After meeting all requirements, Candidates are usually accepted into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Contact Mary Rogers, 766-2431

RCIA Sponsors
A sponsor is a practicing Catholic and a regular, practicing member of St. Jude. They attend the RCIA sessions with the person who is planning to become a Catholic, and serve as a supportive-spiritual friend, walking closely with the candidate on his/her faith journey. Contact: Mary Rogers, 766-2431.

Sunday School
Volunteers are asked to work with 3 and 4 year-olds during the 9:45 AM Mass. Lesson Plans are provided. Contact: Mary Rogers, 766-2431

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
A summer program for children from K-6th grade. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate educational, spiritual, and creative activities. Nursery/Pre-School track offered for volunteers only.

Evangelization
A multi-generational and multi-cultural ministry that seeks to reach out to Catholics, those who may be considering initiation into the church.

Music Makers
An interactive program for parents and children, aged 6 months to kindergarten, where parent and child learn to make "joyful noise".

Play and Pray
Parishioners and their children, ages four and under, meet two mornings a month on Fridays for play, stories, prayer, singing, and crafts.

Respect for Life
Men and women actively promoting a universal respect for ALL human life—from its earliest beginnings at conception, throughout pregnancy, birth and maturation, to its transition through a natural death—as set forth in the Church’s Gospel of Life.

Young Adult Ministry
Offers opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth for parishioners ages 18 through 25.

Youth Ministry
Opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and service offered to youth in grades 5 through 12. There are 3 separate tracts of youth ministry in St. Jude Parish. They are: Pre-Teen Youth Ministry (Grades 5-6), Junior High Youth Ministry (Grades 7-8), and High School Youth Ministry (Grades 9-12). St. Jude Youth Ministry on Facebook. Scouting is also an aspect of youth ministry and includes: boys and girls scouting troops are very active as they continue to develop Christian ideals and values. Boy Scout Web site All adult volunteers who work with children at St. Jude must complete youth protection training.