Position Title: Coordinator of Youth and Campus Ministry

St. Bartholomew Parish

Position Title: Coordinator of Youth and Campus Ministry

Reports To: Parish Catechetical Leader; Pastor

Hours: Full-time; will include evenings and weekends

Position Summary: The Coordinator of Youth Ministry will minister to the parish's high school-aged and junior high school-aged (grades 6-8) youth through comprehensive Catholic youth ministry (utilizing the Lifeteen model), including a Confirmation Ministry, with the goals of leading teens closer to Christ and forming missionary disciples.

Position Responsibilities:

• Implement the eight components of Comprehensive Catholic Youth Ministry as defined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Prepare and facilitate programming including weekly sessions and Bible Study, Confirmation small groups, annual fall and spring weekend retreats, and week-long summer service retreat, as well as other events.
• Prepare youth for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation with support from PCL
• Recruit, train, form, and supervise volunteers.
• Communicate with youth, families, and parish – explaining the vision, providing resources, and ongoing updates.
• Promote and facilitate vocational discernment.
• Build relationships with youth, parents and adults in the parish, school, and community settings.
• Engage youth in parish life and service.
• Engage youth in diocesan and national events.
• Minister to parents
• Minister to youth and families in crisis
• Along with Parish Catechetical Leader, assist with school religion program (may include teaching religion) as well as working with the Academy Faculty/Staff on various faith-based programming.
• Will include some travel, training, and Sundays.

Requirements:

• Faithful, passionate Catholic role model in all aspects of life
• Solid understanding of the teachings and theology of the Roman Catholic Church
• Ability to interact with youth, parents, staff, parishioners.
• Ability to advocate for the needs of the youth of the parish in the face of opposition.
• Excellent communication, computer, time management, and organizational skills
• Extensive experience with audio/visual and social media
• Understanding of and adherence to all aspects of Diocesan Safe Environment standards
• Knowledge of Pope Francis’ Christus Vivit and the USCCB documents: Renewing the Vision – A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry and Adaptation of Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age For Use In Parish and Youth Ministry Programs and other pertinent Church documents
• Knowledge of diocesan documents from the Secretariat for Catechetical Formation: Catechetical Models for Children and Young People and Sacrament Preparation: Handbook for Catechists
• Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field

Salary commensurate with experience. Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to: leodechant1@gmail.com



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