Posted 5/28/2015
Job Title:
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Patrick
991 S. Waukegan
Lake Forest, Illinois
Description:
St. Patrick Church is seeking a devoutly Catholic and highly motivated individual to fulfill the Coordinator of Youth Ministry full-time position. This person should be creative and energetic in evangelizing high school and middle school youth, while also displaying strong leadership skills in his or her work responsibilities. The candidate should be proficient in: presenting the Catholic faith to large groups of teenagers; relating to teenagers in a healthy manner; utilizing social media and technology; and networking with Life Teen and other Catholic ministerial resources. Responsible for coordinating a Life Teen High School Youth Ministry Program; coordinating an Edge Middle School Youth Ministry Program; directing a one-year, freshman Confirmation Preparation Program, which includes recruiting catechists, organizing ten class sessions, preparing sound catechesis, facilitating one overnight retreat, and planning the ceremony. Building a Kairos Junior-Senior Retreat Program; arranging and guiding high school retreats, lock-ins, and service events; planning a Life Teen summer mission trip; cooperating with other staff members in regard to general parish events.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Youth Ministry, or similar field is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred. Candidate should be able to provide examples of ministerial formation and experience. Candidate must be available to work some evenings and some weekends.
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