Diocese of Winona-Rochester Employment

 

Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry (Grades 7-12)

St. John Vianney Parish @ Fairmont, MN posted on Tue, Sep 11

Apply until: 2018-11-01

Responsibilities include:

-Plan & implement curriculum for the Faith Formation program for grades 7-10, and coordinate weekly faith formation classes

-Recruit volunteers, specifically catechists.

-Communicate through the use of social media: Facebook, Twitter, email and weekly updates, and promote programs and experiences

-Plan and create special youth ministry events/service projects throughout the year

-Plan and coordinate sacramental preparation for Confirmation (10th Grade year) - meetings with the candidates, parents and sponsors throughout the year leading to Confirmation in May

-Help plan and coordinate the Confirmation liturgy, including programs, and reception

-Plan and coordinate the Baccalaureate Mass and programs, scheduling, and reception.  

 -Plan and facilitate fundraisers for youth attending summer camps

-Attend extracurricular activities at the various schools to develop rapport with youth: sporting events, concerts, plays, graduation parties, etc.

Qualifications include being a faith-filled, active member of the Catholic Church, able to model and encourage faith and Christian values among young people. The successful candidate should be energetic, possess good listening and communication skills, be organized and creative, have a good sense of humor and be able to relate well with young people and adults. He/She should have completed a four-year college degree (preferably in theology, youth ministry, education, or some related field). This is a full-time position with benefits and some evening and weekend activities/events. 

Send resume to:

Father Andrew Beerman
901 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN  56031 

or email to: sjv-church@midconetwork.com