CATECHETICAL LEADER – YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTER

Our Lady of Peace is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) Catechetical Leader – Youth and Young Adult Minister.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:     This position provides faith formation for Middle School, High School and Young Adults as well as Confirmation preparation.  This position also provides leadership for the Youth Group supporting their growth in faith and personal development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Catechesis for parish members from Middle School into Young Adult years.  Working in close collaboration with the other Catechetical Leader, Don Cass, so that both ministries will complement, support and enhance one another in designing and offering programs that work seamlessly together;
• Develop, maintain and oversee weekly Jr. High Religious Education program, 2 yr. Confirmation preparation program, adult confirmation and sacramental preparation (as needed);
• Develop, recruit, and support leadership teams for each age group promoting youth leadership roles and working to form and support on-going programs;
• Assure the development of youth activities that foster spiritual formation including social life, liturgies, retreats and community service opportunities;
• Recruit and train catechists and volunteers;
• Maintain consistent contact with parents in all programs and develop schedules for programs;
• Write weekly bulletin article with information concerning upcoming programs and meetings;
• Maintain an accurate record of sacraments in ParishSoft and in the handwritten sacramental books;
• Help RE personnel at St. Francis and St. Claire Parish plan and organize yearly Vacation Bible School;
• Work with other staff to establish a budget, maintain the budget and order necessary textbooks and supplies;
• Attend staff meetings and join in the collaborative work of the entire staff to work as a team in service to the parish and in support of one another;
• Participate in Diocesan meetings and training opportunities to keep current with changing trends in catechetical formation and ministry;

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in Religious Studies, Theology or a related field or sufficient prior experience in Religious Education is preferred.
• Active, practicing Roman Catholic, whose faith life is demonstrated and desirous of continued spiritual growth with a habit of use and study of Scripture, and desire to share that with our youth and young adults as both role model and mentor.
• A comprehensive understanding of Roman Catholic Theology, Sacred Scripture, Moral Theology and Sacramental Theology. It is desired that the candidate have a working knowledge of both the needs and issues relating to the youth and young adults this position serves.
• Ability to take charge in matters of discipline and order
• Creative and prayerful
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn other computer software as needed.

Please send all resumes and application letter