Director of Youth & Family Ministry

Description

General purpose of the Position

• Working with middle and high school students in a wide variety of activities such as group building, worship, discipleship, mission, outreach etc. to make young disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Helping parishioners to be Eucharistic people in coordinating parish life and events.

Respons ibilities include, but are not limited to:

I/ Youth Ministry:

1. Inspiring, encouraging, and developing a relationship with God, the Church, and others
2. Providing opportunities for spiritual growth and fully developed human person in body and spirit
3. Challenging our youth to respond to God’s call to Christian service in their communities
4. Helping our youth to understand and observe the Word of God, the Teachings of the Church, Catholic cultures, and traditions  
5. Coordinating archdiocesan/national event such as Steubenville of the Rockies, Mountain Madness, World Youth Day, March for Life, 6^th Grade Conference, etc.)
6. Developing students and adult youth leaders
7. Planning annual retreat, Eucharistic adorations, and communities service projects
8. Working closely with the Pastor and other parish staff to ensure proper vision and goals of the youth ministry

II/ Family Ministry:

1. Encouraging and coordinating parish events and activities such as annual parish picnic, Lenten fish fries, HHH 5K run, etc.
2. Recruiting volunteers as needed in parish gatherings
3. Being creative in facilitating the development of parish life

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. A dynamic, engaging, and joyful personality with a passion for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ
2. Must be a well-formed, practicing Catholic, obedient to the Teachings of Christ and His Church
3. Possess a practical knowledge of the Catholic faith and current trends in ministry
4. Strong leadership skills that can provide direction, inspiration, and motivations to others
5. Facilitate the planning, implementation and evaluation of Youth and Family Ministry
6. Promote a Christian relationship between youth and other parishioners
7. Willingness to innovate and meet changing needs
8. Capable of delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively
9. Courage to discuss and direct our youth as they face modern day challenges