DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL MINISTRY ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Liturgy, Worship, and Prayer
Plan, coordinate and execute class/school liturgies, schedule daily masses and intentions.
Schedule and supervise student sacristans and liturgical ministers.
Cook up liturgical music for all liturgies and compose and publish worship resources.
Oversee sacristy and liturgical needs.
Schedule and coordinate Penance Services for the school community.
Retreats
Collaborate, plan, execute, and evaluate dynamic, engaging, and meaningful student and faculty retreats.
Faith Formation and Christian Service
Collaborate with administration to provide an overall faith formation plan and vibrant school Christian service program.
Promote a culture of vocational awareness, particularly to priesthood and religious life.
Administrative Duties
Create the master school ministry calendar for spiritual life during the school year.
Oversee and manage school ministry budget.
Attend administration and staff meetings.
Promote and support student life and school activities per the administration’s directives.
Schedule and steer meetings of adult and student campus ministry teams.
Provide pastoral counseling to students and staff and collaborate with the guidance department and administration on the spiritual health and well-being of the school community.
Participate in meetings/workshops sponsored by the Office of Catechetical Formation for School Ministry.
Qualifications
Must be a practicing Catholic, willing to uphold Catholic moral teaching and leading a life consistent with the Catholic Faith.
Bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies from a Catholic college or university.
Previous experience in secondary education, campus ministry, youth ministry or parish life preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and social media preferred.
Contact Information
Interested parties should send cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements electronically to Mr. Brendan D. Towell, Director of Spirituality & Mission for Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education
btowell@archphila.org
DSM – RC – 2026 in subject line.
Deadline for application is July 15, 2026.
PA required clearances and Safe Environment certifications and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.