For Christians, volunteer work is not merely an expression of good will. It is based on a personal experience of Christ. He was the first to serve humanity, he freely gave his life for the good of all. That gift was not based on our merits. From this we learn that God gives us himself. More than that: Deus Caritas est – God is love, to quote a phrase from the First Letter of St John 4:8. Pope Benedict XVI

 
Expectations of HFN Core Team Volunteers
¨ Daily prayer life & weekly Mass attendance
¨ Regular confession
¨ Attendance at monthly training/enrichment for Core Team
¨ Attendance at Parent Nights (once per unit [8-9wks])
 
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Life Group Leader
¨ These individuals will be the connector between the families and the parish. They will organize & facilitate gatherings within the group (social or spiritual) and will act as a liaison to the Legacy Directors.
¨ LGL’s will be asked to connect with each family no less than twice monthly
 
Sacraments
¨ This team will assist the Directors in planning, organizing, and facilitating sacramental preparation events. Additionally, team members would have an opportunity to mentor families preparing for sacraments. (RCIA-C, Baptism, Communion, Confirmation)
 
Service Projects
¨ This team will assist the Directors in planning, organizing, and facilitating service project opportunities within the church and the metro area. These projects will be open to all parish families.
 
Retreat
¨ This team will assist the Directors in planning, organizing, and facilitating retreats for families, kids, and teens. Team members should be hospitality-minded and would take the lead on décor/environment, food, venue, etc.
 
Family Events
¨ This team will assist the Director in planning, organizing and facilitating large events for families...Parking Lot Parties (once per unit), Parent Nights (once per unit), Prayer & Pastries (twice monthly), Family Days (once per semester)
 
Teen Ministry Nights
¨ This team will attend Middle School and High School youth nights (Sundays after 5:30pm Mass—twice per unit) and facilitate small group discussions.
¨ Chaperoning events—DCYC, Steubenville LoneStar, Saturday Morning Sports (once per unit), etc
¨ Other teen activities as planned
 
Kids Ministry Nights
¨ This team will help organize and facilitate Legacy Kids events including Feast day celebrations, Family Summer Series, Christmas Pageant, Pizza & Padre, Children’s Journey to the Cross, etc.