Ministries A-Z

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 Adult Confirmation- If you are an adult and have never been confirmed, it is never too late. There are four classes and a Rite of Acceptance that will be offered in the spring. The sacrament of Confirmation takes place on Pentecost Sunday each year at St. Joseph Cathedral. Please indicate if you are interested in being part of this adult learning group.

Adult Faith Formation/Evangelization- An evangelization outreach that helps Catholics reconnect with their Catholic faith. The sessions foster reflection, prayer and honest sharing in a setting of hospitality and acceptance. We meet two Sundays of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Office.

Advent Giving Tree- The Advent Giving Tree Ministry works with local agencies in Baton Rouge bringing Christmas blessings to the poor and needy in our community. Parishioners are needed to help buy, sort and distribute gifts. 
Commitment: As needed from Thanksgiving to mid-December

Altar Servers- These men and women assist the presider at 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil and 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and at some special services. Youth, sixth grade and older, may also serve with an adult family member. 
Commitment: depends on schedule prepared by parish

Arimatheans- This ministry prepares the church for funerals and wakes, greets families and assists the priest at the funeral Mass. 
Commitment: depends on need

Auction Committee- The parish Auction is a fun annual event featuring aan online auction and an evening of live auction, music and dancing. The committee, headed by co-chairpersons, plans and coordinates the event held each Spring.
Committment: Meets monthly for the first 3 months and bi-monthly for the last 2 months prior to the Auction

Audio/Visual Ministry- These men and women operate the church audio and video technologies for weekend liturgies and some special services. This ministry is open to high school students and adults. 
Commitment: 9:30 a.m. Mass once a month.



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 Babysitting- Volunteers are needed to offer babysitting services to parents attending various seminars, sacramental preparation meetings, mission days, and liturgical experiences. Volunteers will be asked to commit to scheduled activities and will work under the direction of the babysitting coordinator. Adult and teen volunteers are needed for babysitting. Adults are now paid for helping.

Bakers- This group is composed of men and women who like to make and cook. They are called upon periodically to make and cook for various parish functions like the Parish Mission, First Eucharist reception, Confirmation reception, Vacation Bible School, etc.
 Committment: As needed.

Baptismal Bibs- This ministry is a group of seamstresses who make Baptismal bibs. The embroidered bibs become keepsakes for families. 
Committee members would be expected to sew bibs for baptisms twice a year.

Baptismal Formation Team- This is a team of parishioners who meet on a rotating monthly basis with expectant and new parents in a seminar setting to share faith and to prepare them for the sacrament of Baptism. 
Commitment: three times a year

Baptismal Hospitality Team- The team assists with the celebration of Baptism by greeting, giving instructions, and escorting families as they celebrate the sacrament both during and after weekend Masses on various weekends during the year. 
Commitment: Once a month on a rotating basis during the celebration of Baptisms.

Bereavement Minstry- This group assists St. George families during times of bereavement by preparing food and offering support. Volunteers needed for reception servers, contact people and food preparers.

Bible Study Class- Bible Study is offered throughout the year. There are day time and night time sessions. Those interested in being part of a study group are asked to sign up. Facilitators will be trained to lead the groups.



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 Called to be a Mom- A ministry providing spiritual growth and fellowship for mothers of St. George Parish. Our activities include monthly meetings for moms, monthly playdates, family-oriented socials and service opportunities.

Cathechists- Catechists are needed to do weekly presentations to those in RCIA (Monday nights). All catechists must be Diocesan certified or working on certification.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA)- This organization works closely to make real the ideals put forth in the National Mission Statement: “CDA strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.” Court St. George’s annual fundraiser is the Pancake Breakfast with Santa, and funds raised support many good causes, such as providing the Bishop Ott Shelter with meals and donations to St. Vincent de Paul and national CDA projects. All women (over the age of 18), regardless of parish or faith, are invited to join CDA. The group meets on the third Sunday of every month (except July). 
 
Cemetery Committee- This committee assists in long-range planning for the perpetual care of the cemetery and mausoleum. 
Committment: Quarterly

Children's Liturgy- To help children more fully understand and participate in Sunday worship, the Children’s Liturgy teams prepare special liturgies for children in kindergarten through 2nd grade during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. 
Commitment: depends on schedule prepared by parish

Church Décor- This committee is responsible for preparing the liturgical décor of our church. 
Commitment: as needed, seasonally 

Confirmation Team (High School)- Our confirmation team leads the formation of our confirmation candidates throughout the confirmation preparation process. This team consists of small group leaders, retreat team members, prayers partners, and substitute leaders. Walk with our confirmation candidates through this process, using Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point curriculum, as they prepare to receive this final sacrament of initiation.
Commitment: September-May cycle, actual commitment depends on the role within our team and can be as much as once a month or as little as once a year.

• • Cantors lead the assembly for weekend liturgies and special services; per decision of the Director
  • Adult Choirs (high school and adults) sing for the 9:30 Mass.
  • Youth Choir (fourth through eighth grades) sings for some weekend liturgies and special services except during the summer months.
  • Instrumentalists provide accompaniment for choirs.

• • Catechists- Catechists are called to share faith and knowledge of Catholic Doctrine and reflection on scriptures with children preparing for full reception into the Catholic community. Catechists work as a team and share teaching responsibilities. Formation is encouraged and is available through the parish and the diocese.

• • Support Catechists- Assist main catechists as small group leaders.

• • Peer Companions- Young people in 9th grade and above willing to share faith, friendship, and support with children in the RCIAC process during their faith journey.

• • Pre-School Catechists                                   
  • Elementary Catechists                             
  • Junior High Catechists 
  • Senior High Catechists                                 
  • Elementary Substitute Catechists        
  • Junior High Substitute Catechists 
  • Senior High Substitute Catechists          
  • Catechist Aides (all levels)

Committment: weekly following the school schedule from August through April

Retreat Assistants- Adults and teens are invited to assist with First Reconciliation Retreat and First Eucharist Retreat. 
 Commitment: 7:30 a.m.-Noon on a Saturday morning in October and March 

Respect Life Committee- This ministry is dedicated to promoting awareness for the respect of all life from conception to natural death; proclaiming that every life is a precious gift from God. Through education, prayer and advocacy efforts, we seek to create a culture of life where every human is valued and protected. 
Commitment: meets as needed, with emphasis in October and January

Rosary Prayer Group- The primary mission of this group is to pray and promote Marian devotions and the Rosary. The group prays the Rosary 30 minutes before weekday Mass and participates in and promotes First Saturday Devotions. 
Commitment: as determined by group




S
 Sacristans- These men and women prepare liturgical items used for weekday and weekend liturgies and help to ensure the liturgies run smoothly. 
Commitment: weekday and weekend liturgies and special services

Scouting BSA Troop 136- This is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

Small Christian Communities- These are small groups of people who gather regularly in homes to reflect on the Sunday scriptures, share faith, and connect everyday life with their faith. You have the option of seasonal groups or ongoing groups. 

St. George 20/30- St. George 20/30 is a community of married and single Catholic adults in their 20s and 30s who come together to grow in faith and friendship through spirituality, fellowship, and service.
Commitment: determined by group

St. George Nursery School- The nursery school was established in 1982 as a program of St. George Catholic Church. The primary objective of the school is to provide for the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the preschool-age children of St. George Parish. This is done in a fun, challenging and loving environment. The children experience and learn about God’s love, prayer, God’s gifts, and other people in their Christian community.

St. Vincent de Paul- The SVDP ministry is the face of Christ to the poor and needy in our community. This charitable organization provides assistance to individuals and families living within our parish boundaries. 
Commitment: meetings every other Wednesday evening, emergency help calls handled immediately

Sunday Nursery- The St. George Sunday Nursery offers child care for small children ages one to two so their parents can attend  
9:30 a.m. Mass without distraction. Children ages 3-4 are placed in the Pre-School of Religion. The Sunday Nursery is staffed by parents and adult and teen volunteers on a rotating basis.




T
 That Man Is You!- That Man Is You! (known as TMIY) is a ministry begun at St. George in 2007 and that continued virtually through the heart of the Covid era. It consists of a 26-session series each year that explores themes important to Catholic men in today's world. The overall purpose of the program is to encourage the faith and spiritual growth of men, leading them to be men "after God's own heart" in the way they follow Christ and lead and nourish their families, Each session consists of prayer, a rich video talk by a well known Catholic theologian (professionally produced by Paradisus Dei) and small group discussions led by experienced TMIY facilitators. The 26 sessions generally follow the school year; small group sessions are also offered during the summer. An important byproduct of the sessions is the sense of brotherhood that exists among the men of TMIY. There is no charge to participate.




U
 Ushers- Ushers seat the Assembly; coordinate all Stewardship of Finance collections and special collection, aid the Assembly’s communion procession, and generally assist in worship hospitality. 
Commitment: serve at Mass attending



V
 Vacation Bible School- Lead coordinators, teachers, aides, arts and crafts, refreshments, drama, nursery coordinators, costume coordinators, and music leaders are needed for one week during the summer to spread the good news of the Gospel to children. Adult and teen volunteers are needed for VBS. 
Commitment: one week during summer and preparation beforehand

Venturing- This scouting group is open to boys and girls ages 14-21 interested in outdoor adventure, career opportunities, service and fun.
Commitment: business meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month  

Vocational Prayer Ministry- Receive vocational prayer materials (Chalice, Statue of St. Therese of Lisieux and Vocational Prayer Card) to keep in your home for one week to pray for current and future vocations. Get more information here.

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Youth Ministries-

• High School- This scouting High School Youth Group is where all high school students (9th-12th grade) can come to learn new things about their faith, form small groups and Bible students, play games for prizes, hang out with friends, make new friends, and all while discover how incredible a relationship with God can be. They meet several times a month in-person and have constantly running activities, prayer, and discussion on the Discord server.

• Middle School- Middle School Youth Group is where 6th-8th grade students can come to learn what it means to be Catholic, ask ALL their questions about their faith, play games for prizes, hand out with friends, make new friends, and all the while discover how incredibel a relationship with God can be. Typically meets twice a month on Friday evenings. 

• Adults- Adult Volunteers in Youth Ministry are people, ages 18+, who are interested in serving as leaders, chaperones, or helping out in other ways with the youth ministry programs.

       Committment: Varies, at least once a month throughout the year.