Ministry, Commission,
Committee or Service name:  Faith Formation Commission
Chair: Spencer Burkert

Mission or Purpose: Promote Catholic faith formation in our community.

Functions, Duties Activities: We use the Choosing Pathways tool to seek ways to improve
faith formation in the various groups of our parish family.

We also provide the following: support to catechists; review safety plan; facilitate mentor/mentee program for new catechists; review/revise commission policy manual; contact local school administrators regarding Wednesday sports and religious education; prepare for parish elections each May; research and distribute information regarding area retreats for catechists.

Term of membership: 3 year terms (2 terms maximum)
How often are meetings?: Monthly on 3rd Tuesday
Occasionally need volunteers to serve on an ad-hoc committee

Current goal focus is on:
– Vocation Awareness
– Young Adult & Youth mindfulness of activities
– Marketing the opportunities that Faith Formation Ministries provide to our parishioners.