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Director of High School Religious Education and Youth Ministry
St. Mary, Shewsbury

RESPONSIBILITIES include:                                                                                                                  

• Weekly and seasonal programs for 300 students in Grades 7 – 11
• Recruit, train and mentor catechists
• Confirmation preparation program
• Retreats & Service opportunities
• Grow youth ministry programs

• Bachelor or Masters’ Degree in theology and/or religious education, education
• Youth ministry/religious education certification and 2-3 yrs. experience preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership ability and strong relational skills

Salary/benefits commensurate with education and experience
                   St. Mary’s is a large, suburban, active, and diverse parish
                   Visit our parish at www.stmarysparish.org
Send Resume and three (3) letters of recommendation to:                                     
DRE/Youth Ministry Search Committee
20 Summer St. Shrewsbury, MA  01545
or
[email protected]


Youth Minister
St. Rose of Lima, Northborough

St Rose of Lima Parish, a young and vibrant faith community in Northborough, MA is seeking an energetic and innovative Youth Minister to bring the gospel message of Jesus Christ to life for our middle and high school aged students.

Position Description:
The Youth Minister’s mission is to integrate the youth of the parish into all aspects of parish life, promoting by word and example an understanding of the Gospel life and the sacramental life of the Church in order to help the parish’s youth live fully as Catholic Christians.

Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible for promoting a faith based approach to life for St. Rose’s youth by organizing and encouraging youth to participate in a variety of parish activities, including retreats, social events, service opportunities and the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist.
• Plan, implement and evaluate parish ministries for youth in grades 6-12, incorporating the frameworks of USCCB’s Renewing the Vision.
• Oversee the existing catechetical formation and sacramental programs for youth in grades 9-11, to include forming classes; assisting with the recruitment; training and supporting catechists and retreat team leaders; facilitating parent and teacher meetings; teaching classes as needed.
• Develop and oversee High School and Middle School youth groups, parish youth athletics program, and the parish social justice program for High School aged youth. Includes planning and organizing events; recruiting, training and supporting adult volunteers; developing and fostering youth leadership. 
• Prepare and organize special liturgies, prayer services, retreats, service projects, service trips and social functions for parish youth
• Develop and oversee parish young adult ministry, providing various social, spiritual, and catechetical opportunities for adults aged 18-35.
• Create and manage annual youth ministry budget.
• Work in close collaboration with the pastor, religious education director, parish staff and youth ministry board; attending meetings and disseminating information, as needed. 

• Is a practicing Catholic with a solid knowledge of Catholic teaching.
• Relates well to youth; is well organized; has excellent communication (both verbal and written) and leadership skills; is proficient with Microsoft office suite and a range of social media platforms; is able to work both collaboratively and independently.     
• Has a passion for working with youth and loves sharing his/her faith in a creative and collaborative manner. her duties may be assigned)

• This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position.

Please send resume to: [email protected].
For further information, please call 508-393-2413.