Youth Minister

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly high school faith formation sessions.
• Develop and implement curriculum consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and diocesan guidelines.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer catechists and small-group leaders.
• Maintain accurate attendance, sacramental, and registration records.
• Collaborate with parents as the primary educators of their children in the faith.

Confirmation Preparation

• Coordinate all aspects of the parish Confirmation program.
• Organize retreats, service opportunities, sponsor formation, and parent meetings.
• Ensure candidates meet diocesan and parish requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Work closely with clergy, staff, and diocesan personnel regarding sacramental preparation.

Youth Group Ministry

• Create opportunities for students to develop authentic friendships rooted in faith.
• Organize retreats, conferences, mission experiences, pilgrimages, and special events.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, inclusion, and evangelization.

Pastoral Leadership

• Build meaningful relationships with youth and their families.
• Provide spiritual mentorship and accompaniment for teens.
• Encourage participation in Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and parish life.
• Collaborate with clergy, parish staff, school personnel, and ministry leaders.

Service and Outreach

• Coordinate parish youth service projects and outreach initiatives.
• Promote Catholic social teaching through practical service opportunities.
• Encourage youth leadership development and active parish involvement.

Administration

• Develop annual ministry goals, calendars, and budgets.
• Manage program communications through email, social media, website updates, and parish publications.
• Ensure compliance with all diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Maintain ministry records and prepare reports as requested.