The GPS Advisory Board serves as Guide and Partner in the Spirit for Religious Education and Youth Ministry staff, helping to assure a continuity of sound catechetical programming from baptism through adulthood. Volunteers for the Advisory Board are solicited through bulletin announcements.

Seven groups correspond to developmental stages of life. A representative from each group forms our “Steering Committee,” which meets directly with Religious Education and Youth Ministry staff members throughout the year:

• Baptism to Preschool ~ Carole Shepard
• Early Elementary (K-Grade 2) ~ Cathy Vollmer
• Middle Elementary (Grades 3-6) ~ Tina Johnson
• Intermediate (Grades 7-9) ~ Ani Nichol
• High School (Grades 10-12) ~ Amy Pusateri
• Young Adults ~ Erin Turo
• Adults ~ Ellen Carlins

Each group meets periodically to:

• Pray for the children/ adults in the age group they represent
• Identify information that is important for parish staff to know when planning weekly sessions or special events
• Make suggestions concerning faith enrichment opportunities for this group
• Generate ideas for future events