There are many ways you can help support our Ministry. If you would like more information on any of the below opportunities, please reach out to Stephanie Kristek (skristek@stpiusxsa.org) in the Church Office. 

Above all we ask that you keep our teens and our CORE teams in your prayers as we journey to become closer to Christ and His Church!

CORE Teams
The CORE teams are the heart and soul of Faith Formation. These are the people that help pass on the faith to our youth by their words and witness.

“Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.” - Pope Paul VI

Foundations ­ Elementary School Faith Formation
The CORE team for Foundations are individuals in the classrooms teaching the children from the curriculum. Ideally, there would be two team members per grade, per class.
Time commitment for this ministry would be Sunday mornings 9:00 ­10:00 AM plus any lesson planning time. Some additional time for development and training may be required.

EDGE ­ Middle School Faith Formation
EDGE CORE team members are responsible for small group facilitation and presenting teachings to the large group. Team members also have direct input on the series topics discussed throughout the year. Time commitment for this ministry would be Sunday evenings 4:30 ­ 8:30 PM and some additional planning time may be required, as well as, time for development and training. EDGE CORE members would also be asked to serve on the annual Middle School Retreat, date TBA.

Life Teen ­ High School Faith Formation
Life Teen CORE team members are responsible for small group facilitation and presenting teachings to the large group. Team members also have direct input on the series topics discussed throughout the year. Time commitment for this ministry would be Sunday evenings 4:30 ­ 8:30 PM and some additional planning time may be required, as well as, time for development and training.

First Reconciliation/First Communion (Sacramental Prep)
FR/FC team members help with the monthly parent/child preparation sessions using the curriculum provided. Time commitment for this team would be 9:00 AM ­ 12:00 PM on the first and third Saturdays of the month from January through May.

Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation preparation team member’s role is similar to EDGE and Life Teen. Time commitment for this team would be Wednesday evenings 6:30 ­ 8:30 PM and some additional time for development and training. Team members would also be asked to serve on the Confirmation Retreat, date TBA.

Meals Ministry for EDGE and Life Teen
During the weekly EDGE and Life Teen nights (Sundays 6:30­8:30 PM) we provide light meals for the teens. The time commitment for this team would be the time needed to plan and shop for meals and preparation of meals before gatherings begin (4:00­6:30 PM on Sundays). There are two needs for our Meals Ministry:
1. Coordinator(s)

1. Plan meals for weekly gatherings within the set budget.
2. Help with grocery lists and/or shopping.
3. Recruit volunteers for the Cook/Serve team.

2. Cook/Serve Team

1. Help plan meals for weekly gatherings.
2. Shop, cook and/or prepare meals.
3. Serve meals to teens during the weekly gatherings.