Campus Minister

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Campus Minister helps create an environment which encourages and guides all members to contribute to the Catholic identity of the campus and the formation of a faith community which responds to the spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff and parents. In collaboration with the school chaplain, administration, parents, students, parishes, theology department, and teachers, faculty and staff, the Campus Minister brings to life a campus rich in spiritual growth, prayer, discipleship, sacramental experiences, moral formation, social justice and preparation of leaders in service for the Church.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Forming a Faith Community
Promotes gospel values and upholds doctrinal teaching of the Catholic Church
Builds an atmosphere of Christian hospitality where all feel welcome, based on Catholic faith traditions and rituals
Acknowledges and celebrates diversity within the school community
Communicates regularly with the principal, chaplain, faculty, staff, students, and parents regarding campus ministry activities, programs and projects
Works collaboratively with the administration and chaplain in the development of faith centered programs that involve alumni, benefactors, and parents

Spiritual Growth
Provides leadership in maintaining a spiritual atmosphere at all times
Provides opportunities for others to deepen their relationship with Christ and increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith
Organizes, plans and implements an effective retreat program for students, faculty, parents and staff that contributes to community building, faith development, evangelization and leadership enrichment

Discipleship
Organizes, motivates, and initiates various ministry-related programs with students, faculty, staff and parents

Prayer and Sacramental experiences:
Provides opportunities for growth in personal relationship with God
Offers a variety of prayer experiences, both personal and communal
Provides opportunities for students, staff and faculty to celebrate the Sacraments, especially Eucharist and Reconciliation
Coordinates liturgical celebrations including daily Masses and seasonal class Masses with the school chaplain
Organizes training for liturgical ministers; extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, lectors, servers and all other students involved with Liturgical celebrations
Coordinates the use of the chapel

Moral Formation:
Enriches and expands the understanding of Scripture and Sacred Tradition to help others better "read the signs of the times"
Provides pastoral counseling and support to students, faculty staff, and parents

Social Justice:
Nurtures students in social consciousness based on the Gospels and Catholic Social Teachings
Empowers work for justice and service
Infuses the concepts of justice, peace, and human dignity into all aspects of ministry

Preparation of Leaders for the Church:
Assists the parents in their role as the primary educators as the student prepares for one's vocation in the world
Encourages students to discern the vocation for which God has created them
Helps the students experience religious, academic, and social support needed to thrive in today's church and society
Provides opportunities for students to lead various activities to be prepared for leadership roles

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Is visible and present on the school campus and at school activities
Maintains a close relationship with the school chaplain, pastors and youth leaders in neighboring parishes and the Diocesan Office of Education and Evangelization
Attends to own personal, professional and spiritual development
Oversees the budgetary process for Campus Ministry
Attends Diocesan meetings for Campus Ministers
Stays abreast of current developments in the area of school/campus ministry
Is available to students, staff and faculty and parents
Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal
Seeks resources that are supportive of student needs