--- title: Getting Creative with Catechist Recruitment & Retention description: Join an interactive workshop to discover creative strategies for recruiting and retaining catechists, fostering a supportive culture, and preventing burnout in ministry. --- ![Aug\_Multibrand\_OnTransparent\_010826](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BRANDING%20LOGOS/Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826.png?width=1797&height=467&name=Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826.png "Aug_Multibrand_OnTransparent_010826") ## *Getting Creative with Catechist Recruitment & Retention * Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 12:00pm CT Contact [Mary Mancha](mailto:mary.mancha@augustineinstitute.org) for more information [Register Now](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/getting-creative-with-catechist-recruitment-retention-11/03/26#Register) ### Join us to Explore: - Tips for recruiting, forming, and retaining volunteer leaders. - Creative ways to attract and engage catechists using their unique gifts. - Simple strategies to build a supportive culture and prevent burnout.  ### Come Ready to Participate This is an interactive workshop! Please be ready to introduce yourself, participate, and use your microphone and camera. Workshops are not recorded. [Register Now](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/getting-creative-with-catechist-recruitment-retention-11/03/26#Register) ![for-formedoncellphone-stock](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FOR%20-%20FORMED/FOR%20-%20Formed%20Lifestyle%20Assets/for-formedoncellphone-stock.jpeg?width=700&height=530&name=for-formedoncellphone-stock.jpeg "for-formedoncellphone-stock") ### Facilitator: ![Mary Mancha Updated Headshot](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Mary%20Mancha%20Updated%20Headshot.jpg?width=400&height=500&name=Mary%20Mancha%20Updated%20Headshot.jpg "Mary Mancha Updated Headshot") **Mary Mancha**  Mary is an Implementation Specialist for the Augustine Institute. She provides support for pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders, principals, and teachers in utilizing Augustine Institute content to craft solutions to their ministry challenges.   **Register Below for: Getting Creative with Catechist Recruitment & Retention** ![Augustine-institute-white-gold](https://events.augustineinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/BRANDING%20LOGOS/Augustine-institute-white-gold.png?width=1096&height=234&name=Augustine-institute-white-gold.png "Augustine-institute-white-gold") 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034  ©2023 Augustine Institute. All Rights Reserved.