Is God Calling You? St. Monica’s children need loving, responsible adults and teens to lead them to Jesus! Please ask God if he is calling you to help! Contact Maria Jones at  or call (214) 357-8549 x 7132

Volunteers needed for the Sunday classes 3:15pm-4:45pm

Catechist- for Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 6th, and 7th grades

  • Arrive at 2:45pm
  • Prepare and teach weekly lessons
  • Attend Catechist meetings (monthly)
  • Attend trainings and retreats on a regular basis
  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing

Classroom Aides- for Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th grades

  • Arrive at 2:45pm
  • Assist the catechist with preparation and set up for weekly classes
  • Attend Catechist meetings (monthly)
  • Attend trainings and retreats on a regular basis
  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing

Carpool Helpers - Adults, at least 5, preferably bilingual

  • Arrive at 4:00pm
  • Outside at 4:15pm to stop people from coming into the building
  • Make sure designated parking spaces are kept clear
  • Direct traffic at 4:45pm
  • Help keep drivers in an orderly lines
  • Help slow drivers down so as to keep children safe while waiting for their parents

Hall Monitors - 3 Adults or High School Students

  • Arrive at 2:45pm
  • Make sure children do not enter classrooms until both the catechist and aide arrive
  • Stay in one hallway during class time so as to monitor children (safety, returning in a timely manner to class)
  • Help with running copies or supplies to each room
  • Pick Up attendance

Copy and Supply Aides – 2 Adults or High School Students

  • Arrive at 2:30pm
  • Keep copier stocked with paper, toner, etc.
  • Help Catechist run copies and gather supplies
  • Help Hall Monitors making copies and taking supplies to classrooms
  • Help place supplies and books back where they belong

Office Aides - 2 Adults, need to be bilingual

  • Arrive at 3:00pm
  • Make phone calls to parents regarding children who are absent
  • Help answer parent questions

Nursery aides- 2 adults, 3+ high school teens

  • Arrive by 3:00pm
  • Assist in the nursery (children 6 mo- kinder)
  • Assist with clean up at 4:45pm

Volunteers needed for the Sunday RCIA adapted for children classes 12:00pm-1:45pm

Catechist for K-1st grade and 7th grade

  • Arrive at 11:30am
  • Prepare and teach weekly lessons
  • Attend sacramental rehearsals and liturgies
  • Attend Catechist meetings (monthly)
  • Attend trainings and retreats on a regular basis
  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing

Classroom Aides- for K-1st grade and 7th grade

  • Arrive at 11:30am
  • Assist the catechist with preparation and set up for weekly classes
  • Attend Catechist meetings (monthly)
  • Attend trainings and retreats on a regular basis
  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing

Volunteers needed during the week

Office aides- 2 adults (3-5 hours per week)

  • Assist with mailings
  • Make copies and prepare materials for classes
  • Assist with phone calls regarding attendance
  • Data entry (training provided)

Catechist for children with special needs

  • Prepare and teach weekly lessons
  • Attend sacramental rehearsals and liturgies
  • Attend Catechist meetings (monthly)
  • Attend trainings and retreats on a regular basis
  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
  • Must have prior experience working with children with special needs

Contact Maria Jones at  or call (214) 357-8549 x 7132