Description
A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who has an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
Organize weekly gatherings and periodic retreats for parish youth
Cultivate teen leadership within youth ministry program and parish at large
Assign roles to all volunteers who facilitate youth ministry gatherings and other events
Facilitate parish opportunities for attendance at national youth evangelization programs (such as NCYC, Steubenville Conferences, and Life Teen camps)
Able to build relationships well with middle school and high school youth and their parents
Proficient in using modern technologies of communication (including social media) to inform teens of youth ministry events, collaborating with the parish Communications Coordinator when needed
Interact with local schools where parishioners attend (principally, Clearwater Central Catholic High School & St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School)
Maintain a flexible ministry of presence on Sundays (especially during times of Mass)
Responsible for development and implementation of sacramental preparation (including Confirmation) for teenagers in grades 6-12 and the recording of these sacraments in parish records
Administer the annual diocesan assessment (ARK, Assessment of Religious Knowledge) to those in sacramental preparation
Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills
Capable of planning and managing a budget
Collaborate as a member of the parish leadership team (which meets weekly)
Develop the annual curricular calendar in tandem with the Faith Formation Coordinator
Work together with Faith Formation Coordinator in the planning and execution of parish family formation and social events
Manage and implement diocesan Safe Environment guidelines for teens and volunteers
About Parish / School / Organization Name
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is a large parish in Clearwater, Florida. There has been serious revival in this parish community and it’s clear that the Holy Spirit is at work in both pruning and cultivating our team over the last couple of years. Whoever is called to this role not only will gain incredible support from our leadership, but we have a fantastic parish community with great teens who just want to be loved and hear the message of the Gospel.