Director of Youth and Young Adult Minister - Mary Queen of Peace Church

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church is looking for a Director of Youth and Young Adult
Ministry
. This is a full-time position.

As the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, the individual is responsible for the leadership
and direction of Middle School (5-6), Jr. High (7-8), and High School (8-12) Youth Ministry
Programs - all under the umbrella of PAX Youth - as well as Young Adult (ages 18-35) Initiatives.

This individual will support and collaborate with the current PAX Youth team members who oversee
praise, worship, Bible studies, and community nights. In addition, this pastoral team member will
develop a dynamic middle school program and offer a fresh, innovative, and sustainable approach to
forming our youth into intentional disciples of Christ.

The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will also implement a comprehensive program of
Christian life development for the 18– to 35-year-old, college, career, single, and married adults
in our community. It is essential that this person be able to connect with young adults on a social
and spiritual level, with the intent of coaching them toward Christ-like maturity. The Director of
Youth and Young Adult Ministry collaborates with other Pastoral Team members in developing and
implementing an engaging and life- giving youth faith formation model as well as ensuring
continuity with the Order of Christian Initiation process.

As Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, the individual's behavior is required to be
consistent with culture and cores values of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church:

• Fundamentally Relational: As fundamentally relational beings, made in the image of our relational God, we engage in relationships by being attentive and present to those we serve and serve alongside.
• Mission Driven: We put the Lamb of God at the forefront of all that we do, aligning ourselves to the collective mission of fostering life-changing encounters with Jesus.
• Innovatively Excellent: Ensuring quality and excellence, we transcend expectations by thinking beyond the norm to meet the needs of today.
• Radically Hospitable: We are committed to radical hospitality, to be a place for doubters and disciples, for people with deep questions and deep convictions; all have a home here with us.

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church which the Archbishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or laypeople). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the
Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this
position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and
thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

As the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, the individual will be responsible for
continuing and enhancing the current PAX Youth program, which has embraced the Ablaze model of
youth ministry, empowering volunteers to form, lead, and transform youth into intentional disciples
of Jesus Christ. The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry oversees the development and
implementation of the Confirmation Program, including the formation, retreat, liturgical
celebration, and other requirements as deemed by the pastor and Archdiocese. This team member
provides vision, formation, and collaboration for a team of adult and youth volunteers who
currently oversee high school youth ministry; this pastoral team member is also tasked with
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