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Position: Family and Youth Coordinator
Location: South Windsor Catholic Family of Parishes
Posting Date: March 20th, 2023
Closing Date: April 12th, 2023
No. of Positions: 1
Position Summary:
Our Family of Parishes is seeking a full-time Family & Youth Coordinator with the knowledge, skill and ability to develop and support the liturgical, sacramental, and community life of the parish.
Duties & Responsibilities:- To establish, form and disciple a Family and Youth commission across the family of parishes who would be intimately involved in visioning and implementation of a comprehensive Family and Youth Ministry outreach.
- To be the school liaison for liturgical, prayer and evangelization events and assisting the preparation of those events
- To organize and facilitate various programs and activities that help to strengthen and enhance the spiritual life of Families.
- Participate in sacramental preparation and celebration of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation with a strong family focus.
- To provide activities and opportunities to strengthen relationships with the young people and families of the parishes as follow-up, post-sacramental preparation in collaboration with the Pastoral Minister.
- To coordinate the children’s liturgy program “Sunday School” and its volunteers.
- To be present at weekend liturgies as assigned/agreed upon.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Minimum requirement is a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry or Youth Ministry (completed, in progress or willing to acquire) or a program deemed by the diocese as equivalent
- Must be an active practicing Catholic, a Pastor’s letter of recommendation is required
- More advanced education would be an asset, e.g., CYM, CPM, M.Div., MTS, BA or MA in Religious Studies, Theology or Pastoral Ministry
- Previous experience in youth ministry/parish volunteer work would be an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of various social media forums such as, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.
- Strong communication, leadership and organizational skill are necessary
- A valid driver’s license and access to own personal transportation is a definite asset
- Must be flexible to work some weekends and evenings.
Salary: Based on training and experience and within the guidelines of the Diocese.
Benefits: Available based on Diocesan policy.
Hours: 35 to 40 Hours per week
Interested applicants are invited to email a resume along with the Pastor’s letter of recommendation, as well as be prepared to provide two references from current and/or previous employers to Fr. John Pirt jpirt@dol.ca.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.