St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Metairie, LA is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Youth Ministry.  The youth minister will be responsible for developing and overseeing a comprehensive youth ministry program for junior high students (grades 6-7) and high school students (grades 8-12) as well as the Confirmation program and Parish School of Religion.  The goal of our youth ministry is to form disciples of Jesus Christ. 

Applicants must be a practicing Catholic and be able to relate well with teenagers and adult volunteers.  Three years of experience working with youth and a bachelor’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry or a related field are preferred. Please send a resume and references to the address below by Wednesday, March 25^th

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for facilitating a deep encounter with the Lord Jesus as well as continued spiritual growth for young parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena so that they can be equipped to be missionary disciples in their homes, schools, work places, and social communities. This is a full-time position including evenings and weekends under the direct supervision of the Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish.

• Collaborates with CRE and school faculty to engage the faith-life of middle school students
• Plans and leads quarterly Junior CYO events
• Forms high school youth to take leadership in discipling middle school participants

• Plans and facilitates weekly youth formation nights
• Leads and collaborates with youths and volunteer adults to plan monthly CYO masses, meetings, social outreach, sports, and events such as March for Life, Spring Retreat, Summer Fun Trip, & Fall Lockout
• Meets monthly with adults and peer ministry team to plan events
• Provides discipleship, mentoring, and formation for youth, especially the peer ministry team
• Recruits, develops, and sustains a team of adults who assist with CYO events
• Seeks to continually grow the CYO program by reaching out to youth not currently engaged

• Collaborates with the parochial vicar to lead Confirmation Preparation including its retreat as well as catechetical instruction for approximately 100 high school students
• Collaborates with PSR team to provide religious education with particular attention to the High School and Middle School PSR program and its Summer Session as well as meetings during the year
• Provides leadership, vision, and aid to volunteer catechists
• Collaborates with the Director of Liturgy and Sacraments to plan first reconciliation for PSR, first communion for PSR, and the Confirmation ceremony

• Ensures up-to-date rosters and information for youth and parents
• Provides clear, accurate, and prompt communication with youth and parents
• Ensures promotion of youth and young adult events via website, parish bulletin, social media, & announcements
• Keeps the youth room in proper order and cleanliness
• Develops and maintains CYO budget under the direction of the Pastor
• Develops yearly calendar of all CYO and Jr. CYO events
• Comply and ensure all volunteers comply with Diocese Safe Environment standards

• Has achieved a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education, or a related field of study
• Has experience discipling others into a relationship with Jesus, teaching the faith, assisting youth ministry programs, leading and facilitating youth retreats, collaborating and planning events, community building
• Must be willing to continue to grow in personal faith and to be an active, living witness in the parish community, to a lifestyle in harmony with the Gospel of Jesus
• Seeks continual spiritual direction, frequent reception of the sacraments, and committed to prayer

 
Please submit cover letter, resume, and references by March 25th to Rev. Timothy Hedrick at frtim@scschurch.com (Please note in the subject line: “Director of Youth Ministry”).