Role OverviewThe Youth and Family Life Minister will lead and integrate youth ministry and family life initiatives to 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).
What You Will Do
The main responsibilities include planning and leading programs for middle school and high school youth, organizing youth group meetings, retreats, service projects, and social events, fostering discipleship and spiritual growth through prayer, catechesis, and mentorship, and preparing youth for sacraments in collaboration with religious education staff.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be a fit for this role, you should have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as experience working with youth and/or families. A degree or formation in theology, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, or related field is preferred.
Requirements
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with strong knowledge of Church teachings
- Degree or formation in theology, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, or related field (preferred)
- Experience working with youth and/or families
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Pre-employment screening includes 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
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