· Accountable for the planning, implementation, delivery and sustainability of the Middle School Edge and Confirmation programs
· Report to the director of youth ministry (DYM)
· Develop and build effective working relationships with teens, parents, volunteers, and parish team to ensure successful operation of Edge and Confirmation programs and related activities.
· Oversee and manage required records and information for the Edge and Confirmation programs.
· This position entails frequent evening and weekend work.
Edge Nights
· Work with DYM to create a 24-week annual plan for curriculum using the Edge resources (social, issue and catechetical) as well as additional material that fits into the vision for youth ministry.
· Lead 3 Edge sessions each week which includes preparing games, proclaims, and prayerful activities.
· Recruit, guide, teach and develop the Edge Core Team.
Confirmation
· Complete archdiocese Communiqué in early January to request Confirmation Masses.
· Collaborate with Liturgy and Music Departments to set schema for Masses.
· Provide all Baptism certificate copies & names of sponsors to parish office for record keeping.
· Organize and arrange logistics: 2 rehearsal evenings, programs and certificates, flowers, photographer, meal for bishop, priests, volunteers, musicians.
· Collaborate with the high school youth minister and DYM to plan Catch the Spirit sessions, offered 2 weeks in the summer, covering diocesan Confirmation topics.
-Preparations include name tags, attendance sheets, refreshments, room setup, cleanup/tear-down
Retreats
· Collaborate with the high school youth minister and DYM to provide two confirmation retreats
· Organize content, logistics, bookings, budget, registration for one 8th grade retreat
Mission trips
· Coordinate all mission trip fundraisers.
· Attend and lead the home and/or domestic mission trips.
Social/Service events
· Coordinate four social/service activities during the school year.
OFFICE DUTIES
· Create and maintain filing and organization systems for records, reports documents, etc.
· Communicate updates via weekly Edge newsletter, parish bulletin, website, social media, Slack
· Prepare pro-forma for all events and manage these events within budget.
· Prepare letters, memos and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
· Ensure electronic mail and voice messages are responded to promptly with a goal of within 24 hours.
· Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
· Honor all requirements of the archdiocese’s safe environment program and Virtus requirements
EXPERIENCE – EDUCATION
· Active, practicing Catholic.
· Two to three years of experience in catechetical ministry preferred, knowledgeable of church organization dynamics.
· Strong program development skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects.
· Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others while providing direction and hands-on support.
· Work on basic and advanced certifications within the Archdiocese of Atlanta
· Personal attributes: integrity, dependability, positive demeanor, initiative, stress tolerance, adaptability
· Past experience with youth ministry and/or Life Teen-Edge programs is a plus.
· Bachelor’s degree preferred.
SKILLS PROFILE
· Strong verbal and written communication
· Relational ministry
· Computer proficiency
· Organization and planning
· Collaborative team player
· Detail-oriented
· Effective multitasker
· Self-starter
. Time Management
Send Middle School/Confirmation youth minister resumes via email to lfield@st-ann.org by May 15, 2024.
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