Coordinator of Youth Ministry - St Peter the Apostle Libertytown MD
Coordinator of Youth Ministry - St Peter the Apostle Libertytown MD
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Job Description
St. Peter the Apostle Libertytown MD is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry. This position is vital to accomplishing the mission of the Parish. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the pastor and parish staff in implementing goals and developing the parishs vision for middle school and high schoolaged youth with a primary focus on preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Essential Functions:
Program leadership
- Lead and direct all aspects of the parishs youth ministry and sacramental preparation for grade 6 through 12 including planning evaluation development implementation and ongoing support consistent with pastors guidance and AOB requirements.
- Establish regular program focused on evangelizing the youth through regular evening fellowship & faith formation gatherings service projects and missions and retreats and youth conferences.
- Provide a RCIT (Rite of Christian Initiation of Teen) program
- Recruit grow nurture and form a team of deeply committed adults (CORE team) to serve and form relationships and journey with the youth.
- Identify drawin and guide inspired youth into servant leadership of studentrun ministries growth into CORE team members (post high school) and youth ministry internships
Outreach & Collaboration
- Regularly engage parents to encourage active support and reinforcement of youth ministry efforts. Support and express sincere pastoral concern for parents in times of need.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the Parish Staff Parish Council and parish families.
- Keep pastor staff and Pastoral Council informed of ministry activities and needs. Provide information as needed for administrative reports. Coordinate youth ministry annual plans with parish staff and Pastor.
- Collaborate with other St Peters organizations to incorporate youth in all aspects of parish life. Attend and support parish functions
- Network and maintain professional relationships with peer youth ministers and staff of the Office of Family Youth and
- Young Adult Ministry (AOB) taking advantage of opportunities and offerings to enrich St Peters youth ministry.
Personal Growth and Development
- Continue personal spiritual growth through frequent reception of the sacraments scriptural study and an active prayer life. Daily Mass and annual spiritual retreats are highly encouraged.
- Grow professionally through selfstudy and attending professional development events hosted by the Baltimore
- Archdiocese and other professional catechetical and youth ministry organizations.
Position Qualifications:
- Must relate well with and have a passion for ministering to youth
- Excellent planning organizational collaborative and communication skills required.
- Must be a practicing Catholic who models Gospel values and is committed to Catholic Church teachings and mission.
- Proven ability to work well with professional staff and volunteers
- Bachelors degree in Theology Religious Education or a related field preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
