Volunteering in the Religious Education program can be fun and very rewarding. It's the cornerstone of our program, an occasion to share your faith with the young members of our parish and to learn from them as well. All are welcome to consider this ministry, not just parents. For more information about serving in these ministries, please contact the religious education office at 410-461-9111 ext. 221.

Catechist/Teacher: A catechist/teacher is responsible for planning the lessons for an individual class and for conducting the class. Catechist manuals that correspond to the student texts are provided. Other resources are available from the Religious Education Office and the Archdiocesan Media Resource Center. Training is also available at the parish and through the Archdiocese.

Co-catechist/Co-teacher: Same as above but the position is shared with another person. The two work as a team to plan and lead the lessons in whatever way works best for the team.

Classroom Aide: Either an adult or teenager who wants to help in the classes by being present and helping with classroom tasks (i.e. taking attendance, sitting with a child who needs help, passing out activity materials, etc.)

Hall Monitor: An adult who monitors the hallways to ensure that no one is there who does not belong. A hall monitor ensures that the children who need to use the lavatory or get a drink of water return to the classroom in a timely manner. In case of an emergency, the hall monitor helps to evacuate the building in a safe, orderly manner.

Substitutes: Substitutes are called on when someone who is regularly scheduled for the particular ministry is unable to be present. The expectations would be the same as indicated above but would only be for one class meeting each time a substitute is needed.

STAND for the Protection of Children and Youth:  Background checks and training on the procedures for implementation and compliance with the Archdiocesan policies for the protection of children and youth are required of all parish volunteers before beginning their service. Volunteer applications will be provided. Video training is held at Church of the Resurrection on the 2^nd Monday of the month during the months of January, February, March, April, May,June, August, September, November, and December. Pre-registration is required for the video training. To pre-register, call Ms. Ginny Ryan, 410-461-9111 ext. 223 by 5:00 pm on the Thursday preceding the training date.  Click here to find out more about STAND training.