Do you enjoy helping others grow and develop? Do you feel comfortable sharing your beliefs and witnessing to your faith? Here’s a chance to live your values and share your insights with the youth and adults of our parish. Your faith in the things you value and believe is reassuring to others.

And, if the idea of creating new possibilities, alternative solutions and ways of doing things excites you, planning teams could use your abundance of ideas.

Generations of Faith

Join family and friends for a festive night out and a sharing in faith. “Generations of Faith”(GOF) is our primary education program; Centered in Christ and based on the teaching mission of the church, Generations of Faith offers an integrated plan for lifelong learning to all in our parish family. The scope of learning revolves around the Scripture, Tradition, and events in the life of the Church. The Generations of Faith approach develops a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, engages people in experiencing Church life, and nurtures a Catholic way of life in all members.

Ministry Opportunities

* GOF Planning Team—meets monthly to plan Intergenerational sessions

* GOF Catechists—adult leaders who meet monthly to plan the age level

         break out sessions during the GOF program.

* Food Committee—helps with food prep, serving and cleanup at sessions.

* Child Care Providers—need attendants for childcare during GOF

         sessions.

* Speakers—prepare keynote presentations for various age groups at GOF

         sessions

* Office Support—helps put together home kits, set up learning spaces, etc.

Food Committee, Child Care, Speakers and office support are tasks that you are scheduled for every 2nd or 3rd month.

Sacramental Preparation

Become a mentor by helping to spiritually guide our parish youth in Confirmation and First Communion/Reconciliation preparation. Assistance needed as small group leadership, office support (mailings, class room

set-up, learning center preperation etc.), or phone calling.

7D8 Catechists (7th and 8th Grade Disciples)

Adult and youth leaders are welcome who can implement activites and prayer for this monthly gathering of 7th and 8th grade youth.

LCS Ambassadors

Show your school spirit! Become an ambassadodr of Loyola Catholic School and promote this choice for K-12 education.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

Assist in the beautiful celebration of adult initiation into our Catholic Community of Faith. This is for persons who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church or full communion with the Catholic tradition through the Profession of Faith, reception of the Eucharist and Confirmation.

Ministry Opportunities

* Sponsors: a mentor to an adult going through the RCIA program.

* Team member: helps to plan, organize and implement the RCIA

   program.

* Catechist: facilitate the breaking open of the Word during dismissal from

   Sunday Mass during the Liturgy of the Eucharist (Dec.-Lent)

* Hospitality: arrange for refreshments as needed throughout the year.     

   Plan and organize the meal following the Easter Vigil.

Vacation Bible School

What a fun way for children to learn the Bible and God’s love for them. Responsibilities vary from helping the children directly as crew leader or helping as part of the teaching staff.  Vacation Bible School takes place one week in the summer.  Activities are not competitive but team building and affirming.  This ministry is a meaningful way for teens or adults to discover and practice the joy of service.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

If you enjoy working with children, this is a great opportunity to provide insight to pre-schoolers on the Sunday Liturgy. Help children understand the Gospel in an age appropriate way with music, activities and discussions.  Activities are in Matthews Hall during 10:00 am Mass.

Pre-Cana

Pre-Cana is sponsored by the Mankato Area Catholic Parishes. Assist couples as they prepare for the celebration of the sacrament of marriage. 

FOCCUS Ministry

Couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. A self-diagnostic inventory helps couples name and work through issues before marriage. This is an opportunity for married couples to go through the inventory with engaged couples and mentor them as needed.