We welcome catechists to pass on their faith to the children and youth of our parish. Our program is dependent on parents/volunteers who are willing to prepare and share their religious knowledge and experiences with the youth they are commissioned to teach. 

Being a catechist/assistant catechist/small group leader is a growing experience and a responsibility. We believe that in order for you to be effective and truthful in your teachings you must be participating in your own on-going faith formation. We strive to assist you in learning more about the Catholic faith and in developing the confidence and skills needed to share faith with children, family and friends. We offer training opportunities, Bible Studies and reflection days throughout the year at our own parish as well as within the Archdiocese.

All catechists, assistants, small group leaders, and volunteers of any capacity must complete safe environment training through CMG Connect. A refresher course is required after 5 years. If you have taken Virtus, this is sufficient for up to 5 years, after that time is up, you will be required to do the refresher on CMG connect as well. Please see below on instructions to complete. Let us know if there are any questions. 

New Users:

1. visit https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org
2. Fill out the Register for a new account section on front page
3. Follow prompts and go to dashboard to see required training curriculums.                         (Safe Haven is the training course that you are required to do. The Defensive Driving Curriculum is optional.)
4. You will click start curriculum on the Safe Haven Training and start the 3 segments given

Virtus or Returning Users:

1. visit https://GalvestonHouston.CMGConnect.org
2. Click on the Sign in Here button on the right top corner (its green)
3. Please log in with your Virtus log in and your password will be 1234. (please change your password once you log on.)
4. Once you log in you will be promoted to edit your account information. (if no please click edit profile on the left side of your screen, to edit your information and make sure everything is correct.)
5. You will then be able to go to your dashboard and see your required Training Curriculums. (Safe Haven is the training course that you are required to do and replaces your Virtus Training. The Defensive Driving Curriculum is optional.)

You will click start curriculum on the Safe Haven Training and start the 3 segments given