Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry; -8th grade

Jr High Formation Full Time Good Shepherd, Colleyville, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General

Position Summary:

The Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry is responsible for developing a comprehensive youth ministry program to guide all middle school students in the parish’s geographic bounds through the process of evangelization and catechesis. In collaboration with the Pastor, Director of Formation, and Faith Formation Department, this person shares the responsibility spread the Gospel as a “Spirit-filled evangelizer… fearlessly open to the working of the Holy Spirit.”

(Evangelii Gaudium, 259)

Principal Accountabilities:

Middle Ministries:

• Oversee Good Shepherd’s Middle Ministries program, reaching the middle school students in the parish primarily through:
  • Weekly Middle Ministries Programming Nights (Wednesday evenings)
  • Year-round small group discipleship programs
  • Retreats and service opportunities
  • Pre-evangelization events, especially over the summer
  • Home study opportunities for those students unable to attend in person
• Grow Middle Ministries’ Programming Night by:
  • Developing cutting-edge curriculum, balancing relatability and depth,
  • Engaging the middle school students through immersive, lively games,
  • Training the Core Team in evangelization and discipleship,
  • Intentionally crafting small group time around accompaniment and the continual call to conversion,
  • Connecting with the parish at-large through promotion and various events,
  • And any other strategies as discerned in conjunction with the Faith Formation Department.
• Collaborate with volunteers to implement the weekly programming nights and middle school events, communicating about food, setup, small group expectations, and any other details as needed.
• Oversee the Middle and High School Faith Formation Administrative Assistant’s performance of the logistical duties necessary to maintain the quality of Middle Ministries, including organizing registrations, organizing events and spreadsheets in Planning Center, producing the weekly Constant Contact, and any other needed tasks.
• Address any questions or concerns raised by parents of Middle Ministries students.

OCIA Adapted for Children and Teens:

• Continue the implementation and growth of the OCIA program adapted for children and teenagers. (Ages: 7-17)
• Aid volunteer teachers in developing strong catechetical content and adapting to the needs of the specific students in the program.
• Oversee volunteer recruitment and training to help accompany the students, especially by assigning sponsors.
• In conjunction with the Liturgy Department, plan and execute the various rites and services proper to OCIA-AC.
• Create a seamless discernment process for students inquiring about OCIA-AC to meet their spiritual needs in a pastoral way.

Faith Formation Department:

• Work alongside the Faith Formation department to bring about deepening conversion for the entire family through unified, strategic ministry offerings.
• Participate in weekly department meetings and daily check-ins, making decisions and reporting on various accountabilities as necessary.
• Collaborate with the department to put on various events and programs for the entire family.
• Any other responsibilities as given by the Director of Faith Formation.

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