Job Description

Mission with Youth

Job Title: Mission with Youth Coordinator
Report to: The Pastor

General Description:
Responsible for coordinating a Parish pastoral ministry for youth, based on “Renewing the Vision” A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry:
• Works under the direct supervision of the Pastor
• Coordinates Mission with Youth team of adults and youths
• Develops close communications with and mutual support from families of youth.
• Collaborates with other community and parish organizations and offices
• Focuses the Parish community on the spiritual needs and gifts of youth
• Strive in reaching the goals of Oblate Ministry with Youth people.

Job Responsibilities:
• To strive to lead young people to experience and share the love of God in Jesus Christ Crucified.
• To mature in faith through the experience of an Oblate Community.
• To responsibly participate in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith Community.

Program Development:
• To coordinate a core group of adults and youths to determine and direct programs and services, (offering them proper training and opportunities for leadership development).
• To develop the kind of relationship with parents that are conducive to open communication between parents and youth.
• To plan, schedule, and lead (or train leaders) for an annual retreat for teens, and for youths, focusing on some aspect of spiritual growth.
• Provide programs for social outreach and service, directly involving parish teens and young adults, to provide pastoral reflections on their experiences prior to, during and after the experience.
• To arrange seasonal or occasional small group Bible Study or reflection groups.
• To offer occasional gatherings for teens and for young adults.
• To provide pastoral guidance to teens and parents as needed on an individual basis and help teens and parents find professional referrals when needed.
• To arrange occasional parenting program for parents of teens and pre-teens
• Create or acquire other programs reflecting the components of Mission with youth as needed.
• Provide a catechetical component in youth and young adults gatherings, and offer catechesis in other practical ways.
• Works in collaboration with Diocesan Youth Ministry and Young Adults Ministries offices.
• Work in collaboration with the Oblate Vocation Office.
• Activate a strong Parish-School relationship through involvement in school life (i.e. helping during religious classes, sacramental prep, class visits etc.)

Goals: Following St. Eugene De Mazenod’s inspiration we are guided by three goals.
• In becoming Human, we endeavor to accompany young people towards their integral growth, to help them recognize their great dignity and that of others.
• In becoming Christians, we strive to lead young people to experience and share the love of God in Jesus Christ crucified; and to mature in faith. In order to actively participate as a community, in the mission of the church.
• In becoming Saints: we commit ourselves to journey with young people towards becoming fully human and fully alive, to help them live as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ through the Oblate charism; and to discover and respond to their vocation.

Additional Programs:
• Arrangements for teens and young adults to participate in diocesan sponsored and other acceptable programs offered to teens, pre-teens and youth offered in larger venues: i.e. Diocesan Youth Rally, Steubenville Seek, CCO Rise Up.
• Works with other parish youth minister coordinators to connect teens and young adults in ecumenical or interfaith programs.
• Conducts or arranges leadership training for youth ministry core group and teen leadership.

Administration:
• Operates within an established budget, monitors and fully accounts for spending and receipts.
• Monitors adult volunteers for compliance with safe environmental policies and general youth ministry policies of the diocese.
• Keep organized records of youth info, (i.e. emergency contact, allergies, health concerns etc.)

Professional and Spiritual Development:
• Seeks continuing education and training in the fields of youth ministry and religious education and catechesis. The Diocese of Hamilton offers certification programs in youth ministry and catechesis.
• Work with a spiritual director or mentor for personal spiritual growth and development so as to meet the spiritual needs of youth and young adults in the parish.
• Participates in at least one personal retreat each year, not personally for planning or leading, but focusing on some aspect of spiritual growth.

Communication:
• Keeps the parish and faith community informed of Mission with Youth’ activities and goals.
• Keeps informed of diocesan events, policies and other programs.
• Stays in communication with diocesan offices and Oblate mission with Youth Committee.
• Is aware of community agencies and resources that interface with youth and young adults.
• Stays connected with youth, young adults and parents through appropriate electronic media.