Youth Minister
Our Lady of the Assumption, Stoney Creek Part Time Stoney Creek, ON
Location
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Our Lady of the Assumption Parish | 63 Regional Rd 20, Stoney Creek L8J 2W9
Employment Type
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Part-time
Hours
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Approx. 16-20 hours per week
Position Overview
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, established in 1856, is the second largest diocese in English speaking Canada and serves the needs of more than 626,000 Roman Catholics, throughout Southwestern Ontario. Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Stoney Creek is looking to hire a part-time youth minister (16-20 hours/week). The successful applicant will be required to establish and run a youth group for grade school students and a separate youth group for High School students.
The job will also require visiting in schools during the daytime as well as running the youth groups on a weeknight or Saturday evenings. This position offers a competitive rate of pay and requires a commitment to work flexible hours.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop a culture of youth involvement and engagement in the parish, through creative program development and execution.
- Ministry to families, with a focus on intergenerational ministry.
- Work with parish schools and sacramental preparation.
- Co-ordinate Vacation Bible Camp.
- Participate in Pastoral Council meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
Qualifications & Skill Requirements
- Actively practicing, enthusiastic Catholic, with a heart for evangelization.
- Good knowledge of the Catholic faith---higher education in theology preferred.
- Good knowledge of computer skills to reach out to youth and evangelize.
- Formal formation or education in Catholic Youth Ministry, or the intention to pursue a Certificate in Youth Ministry.
- Previous Experience with evangelization and catechesis of young people.
- Understanding of sacramental formation.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with the Pastor, parish staff, school staff, volunteers, and parish community.
- Full Communion with and Good knowledge of the Roman Catholic faith.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills; ability to organize, delegate and act as facilitator in groups.
- Comfortable praying with and for others.
- Be knowledgeable of and act in compliance with the Child and Family Services Act.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Diocese of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Manager.
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