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Are you someone with a passion for evangelizing teenage youth and supporting them in the development of their Catholic faith? Church of the Most Precious Blood/St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish Collaborative seeks a Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator to develop and direct all aspects of the Confirmation and Youth Ministry Programs for approximately 50 students in Dover and Sherborn. This is a part-time, 10-month per year position, 20 hours a week, from September through June, reporting to the Director of Religious Education.
General Responsibilities:
Plan and direct grades 9 and 10 Confirmation Program, including:
Curriculum selection and development
Schedule and manage weekly Sunday classes
Arrange special guest presenters
Oversee 10th grade retreat
Recruit, select and train catechists and other program volunteers
Maintain communication with families via parent meetings and regular emails
Coordinate the Confirmation Liturgy
Coordinate the Sunday 5:30pm Youth Mass
Provide direction and support for the parish’s Youth/Peer Ministry program, including social, spiritual, and service activities
Qualifications:
Membership and active participation in a Roman Catholic Church required
Experience working directly with teenagers as a staff member or volunteer
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic with dependable and reliable work habits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications (ParishSOFT a plus but not required)
Preferred Experience:
At least two years’ experience working or volunteering with teenage youth, preferably in a parish faith formation or youth ministry environment
Education:
BA/BS in theology, religious education, liturgical studies, or related field (M.A. a plus but not required) or commensurate experience.
TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter and resume to Graceanne Bowe, Director of Religious Education, at Graceanne@mpb-stp.org.