The Parish Religious Education Program is seeking volunteer catechists, classroom helpers, and substitutes to join our dedicated team. Volunteer involvement is essential to the success of our program and offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Being a catechist can be a fulfilling role for several reasons, including personal growth, sharing the Gospel, and contributing to the Church's mission. By becoming a catechist, you can deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith, model good stewardship, and play a vital role in nurturing the faith of others.

Classes meet 10–11 times per semester, and your support can make a real difference in the faith journey of our youth. If you're interested, please contact the Director of Religious Education (DRE) at sandran@holyfamilyeudora.com.

 The VIRTUS® programs assist the Church in being a safe haven for children and a messenger for preventing child sexual abuse within the Church and society in general. The Archdiocese requires all volunteers who have regular contact with children/youth and could be perceived as an adult in charge and/or all volunteers in ministries serving vulnerable adults to complete the training. This includes parents who will be in the classroom for holiday parties and other events throughout the year. 

Click here to view upcoming sessions in the area and register today!

Empowering God's Children® Safe Environment Program – Planned for Oct. 5

In an effort to assist in the monumental mission of protecting children from abuse, Holy Family Parish is presenting a safe environment lesson, entitled Empowering God’s Children, to all PREP students on Sunday, Oct. 5 during regular class time.

This year we are presenting Lesson 4: Secrets, Surprises & Promises. Click here for the Program Overview.

You have the ability to “opt out” of the formal in-person safety lesson if you only plan to provide safe environment education at home. Please complete and submit the opt-out form provided here and in your PREP Welcome packet only if you do NOT want your child to receive safe environment information via the PREP program. Children not partaking in the safety lesson will be given an alternative activity during the presentation.

Click here to access the Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide booklet, which is the primary resource to parents provided through the new Protecting God's Children program.

The booklet is designed to help parents:

1. have frank and effective conversations with their children about the dangers of child sexual abuse,

2. educate their children about the warning signs of abuse, and

3. better evaluate the safety of those who interact with their children.

As the primary educators of your children, parents and guardians are encouraged to review these materials ahead of time and discuss the information at home. If you have ever thought about how to empower children to protect themselves, fortify their boundaries, or increase their safety through in-person and online situations, then reviewing the lessons on your own to both begin and reiterate the message at home is the best next step to take.