Youth Formation Director: Discipleship & Programs

Dowr; Rochester, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, MN is seeking a Director of Youth Formation & Education to lead and grow our parish youth faith formation programs within a vibrant Catholic community.

The role oversees sacramental preparation, youth ministry initiatives, retreats, and volunteer catechists, while maintaining diocesan Safe Environment standards and fostering a culture grounded in Church teaching.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in youth ministry, faith formation, or religious education preferred.
• Ability to articulate Catholic doctrine with charity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the parish Confirmation Program.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee youth formation activities, retreats, events, and sacramental celebrations.
• Assist in shaping and implementing the vision for youth ministry within the parish.
• Recruit, register, and engage youth participants in parish formation programs.
• Recruit, train, support, and supervise volunteer catechists, faith-sharing leaders, and chaperones.
• Facilitate effective communication with youth, parents, volunteers, and parish staff.
• Integrate technology and digital communication tools into ministry efforts.
• Create and maintain annual ministry calendars and program schedules.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility by managing ministry expenditures and program resources.
• Maintain compliance with diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Attend diocesan workshops, meetings, and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaborate with parish staff and pastor to support the mission and goals of the parish.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, MN is seeking a Director of Youth Formation & Education to lead and grow our parish youth faith formation programs within a vibrant Catholic community.

The role oversees sacramental preparation, youth ministry initiatives, retreats, and volunteer catechists, while maintaining diocesan Safe Environment standards and fostering a culture grounded in Church teaching.