The Baptism Ministry Team at Visitation accompanies parents through the first year of their child’s new life in Christ. Through this accompaniment, the Ministry Team hopes to affirm and activate each parent’s own baptismal call; nourish their growing family’s relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church through the Sacraments; and demonstrate the lifelong support offered by a parish community. Team members may be involved in any of the following ways: provide hospitality for baptism preparation,
assist the priest at the Sacrament of Baptism (training provided), recruit/coordinate the Baptism Visitor outreach, follow-up with families on the first anniversary of their child’s baptism, host regular gatherings for young families, plan an annual Baptism Blessing & Reception (Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord.) Contact: Teresa Albright, x1306
Like Elizabeth with Mary, volunteers visit with a baptism family and deliver a gift bag on behalf of the parish. Time Commitment: 1 hour/visit. Contact: Teresa Albright, x1306
Sponsors serve as a companion/friend on the faith journey of those who are preparing for initiation into the Catholic church. Sponsors are present during the entire formation process. Contact: Teresa Albright, x1306
Our goal is to utilize a Team that provides a creative and enriching experience for our candidates seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you possess Catechist experience, are comfortable leading a multi-generational, large class of candidates and sponsors (100-120 individuals) and are ready to share the Catholic faith in a creative, thought-provoking manner, we need your talent. Confirmation curriculum follows the diocesan guidelines. Contact: Jenny Greene, x1309
Our gifted Lead Couples play a vital role in the engaged
couple’s marriage preparation process as they work with 3
couples covering the required marriage preparation areas; faith, communication, sexuality, stewardship/finance, and family. Contact: Jenny Greene, x1309
The RCIA Team accompanies adults who wish to become
Catholic. Under the direction of the RCIA Director, RCIA Team members provide a welcoming atmosphere, lead small group discussions, teach classes, facilitate retreats and group prayer, and assist with liturgies and rites throughout the RCIA process. Time commitment: 2-3 hours/week; September - April. Contact: Teresa Albright, x1306
Catechists prepare and teach religious education classes to parish children who are not enrolled in the parish school. Classes are Monday evenings from 5:15-6:15. Teachers make a nine month commitment, September—May. Contact: Teresa Albright, x1306
Visitation parish is blessed by the continued gathering of Small Faith-sharing Groups for nearly two decades. Some of these Small Groups have been praying and reading Scripture together for many years. The Faith Formation Team has enabled these small Christian communities by curating a variety of textual discussion/prayer guides and providing organizational support to group leaders. In 2020, the lessons of the pandemic reinforced the importance of these Small Groups formed between trusted family, friends and neighbors. Small faith groups meet to read and discuss the upcoming Sunday scriptures throughout the season of Lent; other seasonal opportunities may also be offered. No matter if you have been a part of a group every year OR never participated in one, please consider joining a Small Group this year or starting your own. Contact: Teresa Albright, x1306
Our talented Coordinators are detailed oriented and love the flow of liturgy within the Marriage Rite. They are essential to a beautiful wedding ceremony. Coordinators provide their expertise for the Rehearsal and Day of the Wedding. Contact: Jenny Greene, x1309