High School Youth Ministry
Our High School Youth Ministry team prepares freshmen and sophomores for Confirmation and also ministers to all high school teens through youth group events and activities. The teens who have participated in our ministry in the past many years have been honest and open about sharing their faith journeys and their struggles. They have shared how they have seen God working in their lives and how God has worked through other people.
Working with the Director of Youth Ministry in:
Planning and coordinating Confirmation content and working on-site during the Sunday in-person small group meetings for our two year high school Confirmation program.
Planning, coordinating and attending Confirmation & Kairos Retreats and Steubenville Youth Conference.
Planning, coordinating and attending Youth Group activities (currently Sundays).
We are looking for a person to bring their fresh ideas and enthusiasm in serving the high school teens in our community and parish. We are always evolving and interested in learning from the past as we look to improve our ministry in the future.
Middle School Religious Education
We serve teens in 6th-8th grade and use the Life Teen Edge program to foster their faith. Teens attend class twice a month to participate in large group activities and small group discussions. Sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the evening.
Working with the Coordinator of Religious Education in:
Planning, coordinating and attending middle school Edge religious education sessions.
Working with the small group volunteers who facilitate the small group discussions.
Young Adult Ministry
More Information
During the past years, the high school and junior high teams have collaborated and helped each other in a variety of ways. We truly are better together.
This person will also join us as part of the Mass Tech Team. We stream 9:00am Mass on Sunday & noon on Wednesday and also 1st Communion and Confirmation Masses annually.
There is an administrative staff person who is also part of this Religious Education and Youth Ministry team.
Detailing out all the specific tasks would include much more information, but the points above cover the main goals of this job. Many of the tasks have been changed in the past years to take advantage of online registration opportunities. We can be available for a conversation to answer questions anytime.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this position, please send an updated resume and cover letter to plynch@stfrancislz.org for consideration.
