Youth and Faith Formation Coordinator

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church • Full-time • Mound, MN, US • 1w ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: ECFL (Early Catholic Family Life) for children and parents age 0-6

Select 8 weeks during the academic year to run program-one 1.5-2 hour class per week
Recruit, train and supervise volunteers running the program. Could also be run by the coordinator.
Order supplies as needed
Set up and clean up classroom before and after each session
Maintain registration, attendance and payment records for participants in program

Children’s Liturgy of the Word – only during academic year

Grade 1 - Confirmation Program

Recruit, train and supervise catechists, assistant catechists, and substitutes for program.
Facilitate one catechist in-service session during year
Set calendar for catechetical programs and events
Select and order catechetical materials
Communicate weekly with families in program
Implement and coordinate family nights throughout year, with the support from Parish Office and in alignment with Director of Discipleship and Evangelization
Maintain registration, attendance and payment records for participants in program
Prepare budget in conjunction with Business Administrator
Coordinate the preparation process for the sacrament of Confirmation, including curriculum development, parent meetings, and retreats.
Serve as a liaison between the parish, parents, and candidates for Confirmation, providing regular communication and support throughout the preparation process.
Stay informed about trends and best practices in Catholic youth ministry and Confirmation preparation, incorporating relevant insights into program development.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and sacramental preparation progress for youth ministry and Confirmation programs.
Plan, order, and prepare dinner Wednesday’s alongside the Food Ministry. Coordinate volunteers for kitchen clean up.

First Communion and First Reconciliation

Develop and coordinate First Communion Retreat, First Reconciliation Retreat (should include coordinating with Pastor to celebrate the sacrament), and Parent Meeting
Update sacramental records
Coordinate First Communion Mass on the first Sunday in May

Youth Ministry Program

Develop and implement a comprehensive youth ministry program that fosters spiritual growth, community building, and service among young people.
Plan and coordinate regular youth gatherings, retreats, and events that engage and inspire participants such as:
a. Implement summer programming including in/out of country service trips (parish has history with Guatemala), Summer stretch, Extreme Faith Camp (or Damascus Summer Camp)
b. Plan all retreats, lock-ins, service projects, mission trips and activities/social events and create a calendar of specific opportunities and offerings.
Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers to assist with youth ministry activities and events.
Collaborate with other parish ministries and organizations to integrate youth into the broader faith community, i.e. programing for high-school youth ministries, OLL school youth ministry
Organize and lead service projects and outreach initiatives that empower youth to live out their faith in action.
Ensure adherence to Safe Environment Guidelines

Vacation Bible School

Recruit a volunteer or two to (or propose hiring a teacher for a week)
Select and order materials for program
Select activities for the one-week (5-day) event
Promote event
Register participants and collect fees
Order supplies for all participants
Recruit and supervise 50+ volunteers for event
Coordinate set-up and clean-up
And/or possibly coordinate a Totus Tuus team for a week at another time in the summer.

Protection of Children and Youth

Ensure proper Safe Environment training and documentation for Faith formation volunteers with Virtus Training coordinator.
Ensure students receive Virtus training and documentation to Virtus Training coordinator.

Miscellaneous

Help establish a Family Faith Program to plan and implement multigenerational faith formation so that parents can teach their children at home.
Participate in Diocesan, Deanery, and Parish Staff Meetings
Maintain Bulletin Board outside of Faith Formation Office
Maintain supply inventory