Director of High School Youth Ministry
About The Position
A. The Director of Senior High Youth Ministry proclaims the Gospel through implementing the Church’s vision of Catholic Youth Ministry that is outlined by our Catholic Bishops in the document; Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. Some of the job responsibilities would include: 1. Planning and Implementing gathered catechetical sessions 2. Providing regular prayer and service opportunities 3. Recruiting and training of volunteers 4. Sacramental Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation (Grades 9 & 10) 5. Planning and attending the Confirmation Liturgy 6. Recording Sacraments conferred in church records 7. Robust communications with Parish staff, families and students about YM events 8. Setting and Collecting fees for Sacramental prep, Service events, Retreats and NCYC B. To be in compliance with Diocesan Faith Formation Policy 330, which asks that the Director of Senior High Youth Ministry hold initial catechetical certification from the Department of Evangelization & Catechesis. The Director of Senior High Youth Ministry is also asked to participate in ongoing religious formation to maintain this certification. Basic Certification also includes participation in diocesan sponsored programming and the diocesan mentoring process. Holy Trinity will help any candidate not currently holding this certification to become Diocesan certified.
Requirements
- Skills, Knowledge and ability for Pastoral Planning.
- Must complete Diocesan Required VIRTUS training and background check
- Basic Theology – Degree preferred
- 2-3 Years’ Experience preferred
- Program Development
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft platforms (excel, Word) and Google environment. Ability to navigate and use electronic media for communications and other essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and Attend Wednesday Night Catechetical sessions (25 approximately)
- Plan and Attend regular Social & Service opportunities throughout the year
- Develop a Yearly Mission Trip (Can be either local or national)
- Work to promote youth involvement in Diocesan sponsored youth events & retreats. (Examples being Boldly Sent, NCYC, etc.)
- Plan and Attend Social events during the summer months
- Participates and seeks input with the Faith Formation Commission
- Informs the parish staff and leadership about any new developments in the area of Comprehensive Catholic Youth Ministry.
- Participates in the Diocesan Youth Ministers Network by attending monthly meetings and collaborating with other Parish Youth Ministers. Participation in other youth ministry associations is encouraged.
- Maintains a relationship with the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis for consultation, support and resourcing.
- Coordinates the recruitment, training, supporting and evaluating of all youth ministry volunteers
- Maintains an ongoing catechist training process for all Confirmation and youth ministry volunteers.
- Participates in the annual budgeting process for Senior High Youth Ministry.
- Assures the appropriate legal responsibilities are met within the context of what is expected for a parish program (Ex: Background Checks, VIRTUS training, necessary liability releases, etc.)
- Seeks to involve parents in the parish catechetical process in order to advocate for a whole community catechesis approach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
