Our Youth Formation & Confirmation Preparation Coordinator partners with fellow staff and a number of parishioners to form faithful and enthusiastic young disciples of Jesus Christ. Several responsibilities are particular to this position, and several are shared with our Youth & Young Adult Ministries Coordinator.
Particular to this position:
- Coordinate Faith Formation for Grades 6-12 – weekly session planning, preparation, presence
- Coordinate Comprehensive Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation
- Invite, Form, Support, and Celebrate Catechists and other Volunteers
- Provide Parent and Family Enrichment
- Facilitate Retreats
- Promote, Plan, and Lead the Summer Youth Mission Trip (San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala)
- Coordinate Youth Vocations Awareness
- Participate with Vacation Bible School
Shared ministries:
- Schedule and Plan Youth Retreats, and Assist with Ministry Leadership Retreats
- Coordinate Summer Youth Ministries (Extreme Faith Camp, Steubenville Youth Conference)
- Facilitate Dynamic Youth Groups
- Develop and Support Adult and Peer Leaders
- Facilitate Youth Gift Discernment and Connections
- Facilitate Streamlined Discipleship Pathways: Youth through Adulthood
- Organize and Facilitate Youth Social/Service Activities
- Connect with Faithful Shepherd Catholic School (and area schools)
Shared ministries each have a “point person.” Full details and side-by-side of positions available.