Confirmation and Youth Ministry Coordinator

Oxford Senior Living; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Senior Living seeks a dedicated Confirmation and Youth Ministry Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement a two-year Confirmation program for grades 7–8 and to build a vibrant youth ministry for teens in grades 9–12.

Rooted in evangelization and Catholic discipleship, you will nurture faith, coordinate catechesis, and partner with families to foster active parish participation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Catholic theology and church mission.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Self-motivation and faith-centered role modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop a two-year Confirmation prep program for grades 7-8.
• Coordinate youth ministry transition to Archdiocesan program.
• Provide catechetical experiences linking Scripture and faith.
• Incorporate prayer, worship, retreats, and sacraments.
• Foster belonging and connect youth to parish life.
• Coordinate parental involvement and volunteer formation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Faithful witness

Education

MA in Theology/Religious Education

Twenty-four semester credits in Theology & Catechesis

Job description

• Location 68 NORTH COLONY STREET,Wallingford, CT, 06492-3650,United States
• Job Category Youth Ministry , Faith Formation, Confirmation
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

A full time position exists for a Confirmation and Youth Ministry Coordinator who will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive Confirmation preparation process for students in grades 7 and 8 as well as developing a sustainable and collaborative youth ministry program for teenagers in grades 9-12. Rooted in the mission of evangelization and discipleship, this role seeks to accompany young people as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith, and become active participants in the life and mission of the parish.

Requirements

Education

MA in Theology/Religious Education or a related theological field and six (6) credits or sixty hours of in-service in administration, educational methods, supervision, and Catechesis preferred. Candidates with MA in Education or Educational Administration with twenty-four semester credits in Theology and Catechesis are welcome to apply. Applications are also accepted from candidates with MA in an unrelated field with twenty-four semester credits in Theology and Catechesis and six credits or sixty clock hours of in-service in administration, educational methods, supervision and catechesis.

Prior experience

Qualified candidates must possess knowledge of Catholic theology with an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic Church and its mission, strong organizational skills, and must be self-motivated as well as be a good role model and faithful witness of the faith to the youth.

Summary

Faith Formation and Confirmation Preparation

• In collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, develop and oversee a two-year Confirmation preparation process for students in grades 7 and 8.
• In collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, facilitate the transition of the Confirmation Preparation Program from a high-school based program to the new Archdiocesan-wide middle school-based program.
• Provide engaging catechetical experiences that deepen participants' understanding of Scripture, Catholic teaching, and the theology of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Integrate prayer, worship, retreats, and sacramental life into the Confirmation journey.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families.
• Foster a culture of belonging where every young person feels known, valued, and welcomed.
• Design experiences that connect candidates to the wider life of the parish community.
• Help candidates identify their gifts and discover their place within the parish community.
• Coordinate service opportunities that promote Christian discipleship and Catholic social teaching.
• Provide opportunities for youth to exercise leadership within the Confirmation program and parish life.
• Partner with parents and guardians in their role as the primary educators of their children in the faith.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and formation opportunities for parents, sponsors, and volunteers.

Youth Ministry

• Designsandmaintainsacomprehensiveyouthministryprocess,includingsystematiccatechesis,to meet the needs of adolescents (grades 9-12).
• Plansanddirectsthehighschoolyouth ministry program programs.
• Creates opportunities for middle school youth to get introduced to what lies ahead with high school youth ministry.
• Organizesallprayer,worship,andteachingofhighschool events, retreats and conferences.
• Provide opportunities for youth to take on leadership roles within the youth ministry program and parish life.
• CreateacommunitywherethedeeploveandmercyofGodislived,experiencedand shared.
• Collaborating with parish leaders to create a meaningful and intentional intergenerational culture of which youth are an integral part
• Maintaincommunicationwithyouthandtheirfamiliesthroughbulletinannouncements,eventflyers,newsletters, email, telephone, etc. Can also maintainasocialmedia presence
• Workcollaborativelywithparishheadsofministry,clergy, staff,parishcouncil,andtheArchdiocesanOfficeof Faith Formation and Family Life.

InconsultationwiththepastorandFaithFormation Staff:

• Developrelationalministry strategies utilizingafamilyperspective,recognizingandsupportingparentsastheprimarycatalystfor the faith development of their teens.
• Assesses and continues development of comprehensive youth ministry embracing catechesis, advocacy, communitylife,evangelization,justiceandservice,leadershipdevelopment,prayerandworship,andpastoral care.