Are you called to be a Catechist or a Catechist Aide?
Catechists Aides & Guest Catechists are needed for primary level classes for the 2025-2026 school year.
Class is held 10:30am-11:20am on Sundays.
Volunteer Lead teachers, Aides, and Substitutes are always needed and welcome! Contact Susan Ishmael (DRE) at for with questions or for more information.
Please click here to review the steps necessary to obtain clearances and take online training to be able to work with children. All those working with children in our diocese enter through a thorough process to maintain a safe environment for our children. You cannot work with the children in any capacity until you have proper training and clearances.
Catechist
A catechist must be a confirmed, practicing Catholic who is at least twenty-one and agrees to teach all things in line with Catholic church doctrine. A catechist is a person with a positive attitude and willingness to share their faith with our children and youth. Responsibilities include attendance at catechist meetings, class preparation time, and presence at every class.
In addition, catechists must complete the Youth Protection Program with the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown to work with children: Click here to learn more about the Youth Protection process or visit the Diocesan Youth Protection Information Page
Catechist Aide
OLV CCD is in need of catechist aides for grade levels PreK-2nd grade. We are also in need of guest catechists for all grade levels to fill in when one of our catechists are out. They provide the plans.
A catechist aide must be a Confirmed, practicing Catholic who is at least seventeen yrs. old. A catechist aide is a person with a positive attitude and has a willingness to share their faith with our children and youth. Responsibilities include attendance at catechist meetings, presence at every class and assisting the lead catechist.
In addition, a catechist aide must complete the Youth Protection Program with the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown to work with children: Youth Protection Information Page