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Volunteer with Elementary School Youth Ministry (ESYM)
St. Thomas More Youth Ministry (STMYM) is the Parish's ministry to young people in grades PreK-12. This ministry includes age appropriate catechesis, prayer, formation, sacramental preparation, fellowship, and involvement in Parish community life. STMYM is organized into three main groups:
Elementary School Youth Ministry (Grades PreK-5)
Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6-8)
High School Youth Ministry (Grades 9-12)
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, we've updated our name from "Faith Development" to "Youth Ministry" to better communicate our mission. While our name has changed, our commitment to supporting the faith formation and sacramental preparation of young people and their families remains the same.
To sign up as a volunteer for any grade level of Faith Development, click here
As a thank you to full time adult volunteers, the registration fee for their child(ren) is waived.ESYM Volunteer Opportunities
As a thank you to full-time adult volunteers, Youth Ministry registration fees are waived for their child(ren)
Catechist
Help to build up our young church through the ministry of teaching! Volunteers work in pairs to share the faith in an age appropriate and fun way using provided materials and resources. Co-catechists typically take turn leading lessons and planning.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You enjoy being in front of a class, facilitating discussion, and teaching.
- You feel like you have a good grasp of our faith (you don’t need to know everything!)
- You’re organized and have a little bit of time to plan your lessons outside of Sunday classes.
- About three Sundays a month, + 1-2 hours of lesson planning
- Required Catechist Workshop Day: September 6
“Office Angels”
Help us keep ESYM running smoothly! Office Angels help to welcome children, assist children in finding their classrooms, occasionally assist in a classroom as a co-catechist to help us meet our SET standards, and assist in preparation for special events like the Christmas celebration.
You might be a good fit for this role if:- You’d like to help out, but don’t feel like you have a ton of time to commit.
- You have a child in ESYM and will be waiting for them anyway.
- You’re interested in serving through a ministry of presence, with a friendly smile!
- About three Sundays a month
- Optional but strongly encouraged Catechist Workshop Day: September 6
Substitute Catechist
Help us keep ESYM going when the usual catechist is out! Subs typically assist one of the regular catechists in the classroom and don’t need to prepare a lesson plan.
Estimated time commitment:- About one-three Sundays a month
- Optional but strongly encouraged Catechist Workshop Day: September 6
High School Youth Helper
Help us with ESYM by assisting a class of Elementary School students. Younger students love having high school volunteers to assist and model the faith for them!
Estimated time commitment:- About three Sundays a month
- Youth Helper Training: date TBD
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Contact Us
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jhallstmchapelhill.orgElementary Youth Ministry Director -
Luz Arleth Seguralsegurastmchapelhill.orgYouth Ministry Assistant
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