Formation in our faith is a lifelong journey. St. Anthony on the Lake Parish offers many opportunities to help people of all ages on this journey. Volunteers are needed to support programs that engage adults and families in faith formation.

Contact Kathie Amidei at amideik@stanthony.cc or (262) 691-9170 X1104 or fill out the form below to find out more about these opportunities.

Faith Formation Committee: Helps set goals and visions for the lifelong faith formation of our parish. Plans and develops programs and activities with the FF Directors and Pastoral team for all ages, children through adults. Meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm for Common Leadership Night.

Mid-Winter Gala Committee: Be a part of a dynamic group who plan, organize and put on a biennial fundraiser. Proceeds from the Gala allow our parish to enhance all Faith Formation programs.

RCIA Team/Sponsor: Team members help coordinate the RCIA process and teach classes. Sponsors act as a source of support for adults who wish to become members of the Catholic Church.

Women’s Spirituality: Several groups meet at various times to share faith, discuss scripture or spirituality, and pray. You will be contacted with dates and times for each of these groups. Childcare is available for some groups.

Men’s Spirituality: Meets weekly on Wednesday at 6:30am for Bible study and discussion of spiritual issues from a male perspective.

Marriage Enrichment Opportunities: Participate in programs or opportunities for marriage enrichment. We offer “Date your Mate” in the fall and usually a couples evening with a dinner and a speaker or a marriage retreat.

Molly Ministry: Participate in this fun, social, faith building ministry for young families. Guardians and Angels, O’ Come Little Children, Mom’s night out, play dates, field trips more.

Family Program Design Team: Be part of a team that supports planning for the family activity portion of Family Program. Usually meets a few times a year.

Catechist Pre-K – Grade 5: Share your faith with children! Teach about our Catholic faith to a small group in a classroom setting. Materials, training, and support are provided.

Sacrament Preparation Help: Adults are needed to help during evening and Saturday preparation sessions for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation, to lead groups of children, assist with hospitality, childcare or help with getting ready for sessions.

Summer Bible Camp Help: Adults are welcome to help with planning, teaching Bible stories, guiding children to activities, music and outdoor fun.

Small Group Facilitator Grades 6-11: Our youth need your example of a vibrant faith life! Facilitate discussion and personally get to know 8-12 youth in a small group setting. Complete plans for sessions and discussions are provided. Adults and older teens are welcome in this ministry. Grades 6-8 meet during Family Programs and Grades 9-11 mm meet on Wednesday Nights.

High School Family Program Teacher: Adults teach three-to four-week sessions to a small group of teens. Course subjects vary. Training and curriculum are provided.

Youth Group Adult Helper: Teen-friendly adults are welcome as volunteers to assist the high school and middle school youth groups.

Youth Retreat Helper: Helps as a leader on one or more of our retreats. Leaders grow in their faith as they share experiences with teens. Help with food is also appreciated.

Child Care Helper - During Meetings: Helps with childcare during Sacrament Preparation Meetings, MOMS group (Tuesday Mornings), or Bible Study (Friday mornings).

Faith Formation Office Help: Help is always needed, and you can participate on your own schedule. Make copies, stuff folders and envelopes, or prepare materials for catechists.

Catechist Aide: Serves as an aide to students needing extra assistance during one of our Family Programs.

Adult Scripture Study: Participates in a multi-week scripture study series offered twice a year, in fall and spring.

Faithworks Committee: Helps develop, coordinate, & facilitate service-learning activities.

Chaperone Youth Mission Trip: Helps assist the leader on one of the summer trips.

Marriage Enrichment Committee: Helps explore opportunities for marriage enrichment.

Molly Ministry Help: Helps with programs and opportunities that support and build fellowship for families with young children.

Family Ministry-CFM: Be a member of a small group of parents that meet to support one another in raising children with Christian values (Christian Family Movement).

RCIA Candidate: For adults who have not yet been baptized, who were baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to be Catholic, or Catholics who have never received Eucharist and/or Confirmation.  

Baptism Hospitality: Welcomes families and assists before, during, and after the baptism celebrations during Mass or Sundays at 12:30 on an occasional basis. Training will be provided for this ministry.

Mentor Couples for Engaged Couples: Married couples mentor engaged couples with the help of a pre-marriage inventory. Couples meet three times over the course of 2-3 months. Training is provided for couples not currently certified in FOCCUS or PREPARE/ENRICH.