Purpose of the Job: Directs and supervises ministry to the youth in the parish that are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Work Performed:
• Directs the execution of the Confirmation preparation meetings
• Plans and organizes retreats for Confirmation students (includes delegation to specified retreat teams)
• Communicates as needed with parents, teens and volunteers through various modes of communication
• Establish annual calendar and budget with the Discipleship Director
• Determine suitability of volunteers for specific functions
• Assess the needs of youth and respond accordingly
Skills Required:
• The ability to design, organize and lead systematic and intentional adolescent catechesis in the context of family and relational ministry
• The ability to recruit, orient, train, organize, manage and nurture adult leaders
• The ability to care for youth and their families in crisis and to intervene appropriately with referrals and other appropriate responses
• The ability to lead others in prayer
• An actively practicing Catholic with a strong sense of the importance of a life of discipleship
• A reasonable level of proficiency in theology as determined by the priest
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, volunteers, parishioners, guests, adults, and young people
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required
• Successful candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background and complete VIRTUS and Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training
Required Experience: Demonstrated experience in relevant professional ministry settings or 3-5 years of experience in Youth Ministry in a parish setting
Reporting Relationships:
• Reports to: Discipleship Director
• Collaborates with: Discipleship Director, Family of Faith Team, and Parish Staff
• Facilitates Ministry of: Volunteers
Hours & Compensation
• Part time, August through May, will require evening and occasional weekend duties
• Compensation to be commensurate with experience
