COORDINATOR OF YOUTH EVANGELIZATION
Petersburg Parishes
Company Website
http://www.petersburgparishes.org
Company Email
cquellhorst@petersburgparishes.org
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Wapakoneta, OH
Address
309 Perry Street, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Description :
Identifying Information
Position Title: Director for Youth Evangelization
Status: Full-time, Exempt, 12 months
Reports to: Director of Evangelization
II. Overview of Position
The Director of Youth Evangelization (9 – 12) is responsible for all efforts to accompany youth in
grades 9 through 12 (and their families) through a discipleship path, so that youth encounter Jesus
and become missionary disciples.
III. Job Responsibilities
A. Create and implement a comprehensive approach to evangelization for youth, taking into
consideration the role of the family
1. Articulate a clear vision/mission for youth evangelization to parents, youth, staff, and
parishioners
2. Maintain good communication with youth and their families about gatherings and
expectations, offering transparency and support
3. Emphasis on accompaniment, meeting in smaller groups of youth, and going where youth
are (i.e. sport events, dance competitions, coffee shops), always in compliance with Safe
Environment regulations
B. Leads the LifeTeen program on Wednesday nights
1. Coordinate weekly LifeTeen nights on Wednesdays, September through May.
2. Plan curriculum for the entire year in collaboration with Director of Evangelization.
3. Work alongside core team to execute each night.
4. Meet regularly with core team to form them as leaders for our youth.
5. Connect with larger LifeTeen community.
C. Recruit, equip, and accompany a team of adult evangelists to help with efforts in youth
evangelization. Also called the “Core Team” This includes:
1. Practically equipping adults for serving in youth evangelization (i.e. schedule, resources,
training in catechesis and methodology)
2. Offering feedback and evaluation of volunteers; bi-annual one-on-one’s for faith sharing and
support
3. Regularly gathering with the youth evangelization team to share life, pray, and provide
formation for the mission of youth evangelization, through retreats, bi-weekly/monthly
gatherings, trainings, and the like
D. Other opportunities
1. Provide a variety of evangelization initiatives to meet the varying needs of youth at different
stages along the path of discipleship (for example: small groups, social gatherings, bible
studies, kerygmatic retreats, devotional prayer experiences, Holy Hours, celebrations of
feast days, opportunities to evangelize, etc.)
2. Work with Pastor and Director of Evangelization to ensure that the high school sophomores
are prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
3. Build bridges between high school seniors and college campus ministers
E. Administrative
1. In collaboration with the pastor and other evangelization staff, plan an annual calendar of
programming and formational opportunities
2. Works with Communication Coordinator and Evangelization Team to oversee the marketing
and advertising of programs and events
3. Evaluate and implement curriculum and supplemental curriculum available for youth
programs to best meet the needs of the youth and their families, in compliance with the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Graded Course of Study for Religion
4. Conduct program evaluations and assessments to determine effectiveness of opportunities
and refine efforts (including the evaluation of volunteers and direct reports)
5. Coordinate registration and collection of fees for programs (works with Director of
Evangelization and administrative assistant)
6. Serves as the parish staff point person for high school CYO basketball.
IV. Candidate Expectations
Must complete and maintain compliance with all Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment
policies
Must complete a background check
Must participate in continuing education and formation in catechesis, theology, spirituality,
and methodology. This can be accomplished through events such as:
o National/local conferences
o Online platforms
o Archdiocesan trainings
o Personal retreats
Highly recommend staying connected to and collaborating with the ministers of the
surrounding parishes, as well as utilizing opportunities offered by the Center for the New
Evangelization for networking, fellowship, and training
V. Education, Training, and Experience
Strongly prefer a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology,
Religious Education, or related field, or commensurate ministry experience
Must have spiritual maturity, defined as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the
Church who is faithful to the Magisterium, consistent in one’s prayer life, regularly receiving
the sacraments, and able to speak of one’s relationship with Jesus
Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate Church teaching regarding
evangelization, catechesis, prayer, sacraments, and ecclesiology
Must have experience mentoring and accompanying youth at different stages of the
discipleship path
Must be able to pray in front of and with others, to lead and participate in spontaneous
prayer
Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people using the spoken
word, both within one-on-one coaching/mentoring situations and in large group settings
VI. Working Environment
This position requires frequent evening, weekend and off-site work.
Employees of Petersburg Parishes will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for
a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of Petersburg Parishes. Employees will not
publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict
with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or
writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
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