Youth and Family Life Minister

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Saint Charles, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. This role leads and integrates youth ministry and family life initiatives that help young people and families grow in faith, build community, and live out Catholic values in daily life. The role reflects guidance from Church documents like Christus Vivit (on youth) and Amoris Laetitia (on family life).

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with strong knowledge of Church teachings
Experience working with youth and/or families
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Nice To Haves

Degree or formation in theology, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, or related field

Responsibilities

Plan and lead programs for middle school and high school youth
Organize youth group meetings, retreats, service projects, and social events
Foster discipleship and spiritual growth through prayer, catechesis, and mentorship
Prepare youth for sacraments in collaboration with religious education staff
Develop programs that support families in practicing their faith at home
Offer workshops and resources for parents on faith formation and parenting
Promote family-centered parish events and activities
Create opportunities for youth and families to engage together (e.g., service days, liturgical celebrations)
Encourage parents as primary faith educators of their children
Collaborate with children’s ministry and adult formation leaders
Develop and implement communication strategies to effectively engage youth, families, and the parish community through digital platforms, social media, email, and other communication channels.
Create, manage, and maintain digital content that promotes youth ministry programs, events, faith formation opportunities, and parish initiatives while ensuring consistency with parish and Archdiocesan branding and communication standards.
Utilize social media and digital marketing best practices to increase awareness, participation, and engagement in youth ministry programming.
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with the Archdiocese and approved third-party ministry organizations and resources, including but not limited to Communio and Hallow, to enhance evangelization, faith formation, and ministry programming.
Coordinate with parish staff, volunteers, schools, and external ministry partners to promote programs and ensure consistent messaging across communication platforms.
Stay informed of emerging digital communication tools, evangelization strategies, and ministry resources to support the mission of the parish and effectively engage youth and their families.
Manage calendars, communications, and program logistics
Oversee ministry budget and resources
Build relationships with youth and families through regular outreach
Provide guidance and referrals for personal, family, or spiritual challenges
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers and peer leaders
Ensure compliance with safe environment policies
Provide ongoing formation for ministry volunteers
Involve youth and families in parish liturgies (lectors, music, service roles)
Collaborate with clergy and staff to align ministry with parish mission
Encourage active participation in the sacramental life of the Church