Director of Youth Evangelization and Catechesis

General Position Summary:

Works with the Church to guide young people (generally grades 6-12) and their families to become active disciples of Christ, accomplished through a process of evangelization that includes pastoral and catechetical formation. Provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to its youth. Along with formation staff, assists in forming parents to teach the Faith to their children, in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church.

Principal Accountabilities:

Develops sound evangelization and catechetical curriculums in the area of evangelization, catechesis, doctrine, liturgy and sacraments, moral life and prayer that have been approved by the Diocese. Leads the planning, development, and implementation of catechetical programs for parish youth.

Ensures (with assistance of Formation Administrator) necessary administrative requirements are followed, including but not limited to parental consent, safe environment, activity reporting and analysis, budget management.

Develops, promotes, and maintains social media platforms to evangelize the youth.

Plans, develops, and implements a schedule of social activities for the youth of the parish in order to develop community.

Plans, develops, and implements a schedule of service activities (i.e., summer pilgrimage) for the youth of the parish in order to develop their sense of responsibility to and awareness of the needs of the parish, the Diocese, and the larger social community.

Invites, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes faith formation of small group leaders, youth, and adult leaders.

Professional development through ongoing study, education, workshops, etc.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Responsible for recruiting and supervising volunteers
Under the supervision of the Director of Formation