Job Responsibilities

• To create, implement and annually evaluate a comprehensive approach to Evangelization for Youth, taking into consideration the role of the family and preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Lifeteen and/or Edge experience
• Is able to articulate and implement a clear vision/mission for Youth Evangelization to parents, youth, staff and parishioners
• Maintains good communication with the families and youth about gatherings and expectations offering transparency and support.
• In addition to weekly events/bi-weekly gatherings, this may include retreats, conferences, camps, mission trips to serve St. Joseph, Pillar of families; specifically Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and Holy Angels Parish.
• Emphasis in accompaniment and meeting in smaller groups of youth; going where youth are (i.e. sport events, dance competitions, coffee shops, always in compliance with Safe Parish)
• To recruit, equip, and accompany a team of adult evangelists to help with efforts in Youth Evangelization
• Includes practically equipping adults for serving in Youth Evangelization (i.e. schedule, resources, training in methodology)
• Offering feedback and evaluation of volunteers, bi-annual one-on-ones’s for faith sharing and support
• Regular gatherings for the youth evangelization team in which they can share of life, prayer, and formation for the mission of youth Evangelization, through retreats, bi-weekly/monthly gatherings, trainings and the like.
• Help build bridges for high school graduates to college campus ministers and from college campus ministers to the Director for Adult Evangelization
• For the college-aged working young adult (18-23 years old), connect them to a local campus ministry or with the Director for Adult Evangelization
• Plans and promotes an annual calendar of programming and formational opportunities. Oversees the marketing and advertising of programs and events (social media, website, bulletins)
• Conducts program evaluations and assessments to determine effectiveness of opportunities and refine efforts; includes evaluating volunteers.
• Coordinates with the Evangelization Team to implement a comprehensive evangelization plan
• Duties assigned by the Director of Evangelization