Youth and Faith Formation Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ECFL (Early Catholic Family Life) for children and parents age 0-6 

• Select 8 weeks during the academic year to run program-one 1.5-2 hour class per week
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers running the program. Could also be run by the coordinator.
• Order supplies as needed
• Set up and clean up classroom before and after each session
• Maintain registration, attendance and payment records for participants in program

Children’s Liturgy of the Word – only during academic year

• Organize and recruit catechists for weekly event
• Provide materials and schedule for catechists
• Lead session once per month

Grade 1 - Confirmation Program

• Recruit, train and supervise catechists, assistant catechists, and substitutes for program.
• Facilitate one catechist in-service session during year
• Set calendar for catechetical programs and events
• Select and order catechetical materials
• Communicate weekly with families in program
• Implement and coordinate family nights throughout year, with the support from Parish Office and in alignment with Director of Discipleship and Evangelization
• Maintain registration, attendance and payment records for participants in program
• Prepare budget in conjunction with Business Administrator
• Coordinate the preparation process for the sacrament of Confirmation, including curriculum development, parent meetings, and retreats.
• Serve as a liaison between the parish, parents, and candidates for Confirmation, providing regular communication and support throughout the preparation process.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in Catholic youth ministry and Confirmation preparation, incorporating relevant insights into program development.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and sacramental preparation progress for youth ministry and Confirmation programs.
• Plan, order, and prepare dinner Wednesday’s alongside the Food Ministry. Coordinate volunteers for kitchen clean up.

First Communion and First Reconciliation

• Develop and coordinate First Communion Retreat, First Reconciliation Retreat (should include coordinating with Pastor to celebrate the sacrament), and Parent Meeting
• Update sacramental records
• Coordinate First Communion Mass on the first Sunday in May

Youth Ministry Program

• Develop and implement a comprehensive youth ministry program that fosters spiritual growth, community building, and service among young people.
• Plan and coordinate regular youth gatherings, retreats, and events that engage and inspire participants such as:
• a. Implement summer programming including in/out of country service trips (parish has history with Guatemala), Summer stretch, Extreme Faith Camp (or Damascus Summer Camp)
• b. Plan all retreats, lock-ins, service projects, mission trips and activities/social events and create a calendar of specific opportunities and offerings.
• Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers to assist with youth ministry activities and events.
• Collaborate with other parish ministries and organizations to integrate youth into the broader faith community, i.e. programing for high-school youth ministries, OLL school youth ministry
• Organize and lead service projects and outreach initiatives that empower youth to live out their faith in action.
• Ensure adherence to Safe Environment Guidelines

Vacation Bible School

• Recruit a volunteer or two to (or propose hiring a teacher for a week)
• Select and order materials for program
• Select activities for the one-week (5-day) event
• Promote event
• Register participants and collect fees
• Order supplies for all participants
• Recruit and supervise 50+ volunteers for event
• Coordinate set-up and clean-up
• And/or possibly coordinate a Totus Tuus team for a week at another time in the summer.

Protection of Children and Youth

• Ensure proper Safe Environment training and documentation for Faith formation volunteers with Virtus Training coordinator.
• Ensure students receive Virtus training and documentation to Virtus Training coordinator.

Miscellaneous

• Help establish a Family Faith Program to plan and implement multigenerational faith formation so that parents can teach their children at home.
• Participate in Diocesan, Deanery, and Parish Staff Meetings
• Maintain Bulletin Board outside of Faith Formation Office
• Maintain supply inventory

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (in theology, ministry, education, or a related field)
• Strong understanding of Catholic theology, teachings, and sacramental preparation.
• Passion for working with youth and helping them grow in their faith.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Ability to plan and execute engaging and age-appropriate activities and events.
• Leadership abilities, with the capacity to recruit, train, and empower volunteers.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Membership in good standing with a Catholic faith community.
• Available Wednesday Evenings during the school year and Weekends as needed for retreats
• Flexible work, MUST b e present where needed, ready to work as needed to meet responsibilities. Includes recognizing when situations require more effort, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth ministry, Confirmation and or faith formation preparation.
• Youth teaching experience
• Teamwork in visioning and creating a commitment to a shared plan through implementation.
• Evangelism relevant experience – I.E. National Evangelization Teams (NET) staff, Fellowship of Catholic University Student (FOCCUS) staff, etc.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be determined on qualifications and experience. This is a benefit eligible role.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Maggie Sartori, Business Administrator, msartori@ourladyofthelake.com

Submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Maggie Sartori, Business Administrator, msartori@ourladyofthelake.com