Ministry Leader of Teen Discipleship

Job Description

From the beginning, the Church's mission has been to evangelize. During the post-Christendom age in which we live, this mission will be apostolic in character: cultivating and forming the faithful, deepening their relationships with Jesus, and preparing them, as His disciples, to go out to find the lost and proclaim the life-giving message of the Gospel. Light of the World (LOTW) Catholic Church is a vibrant multi-generational, parish family serving the Southwest metro area including Littleton, Morrison and Lakewood.

LOTW is seeking a gifted, experienced missionary disciple and ministry leader to join our Family Faith Formation team. The successful candidate will be a joy-filled person of faith, a model of fidelity to the Catholic Church and her teaching. As a member of a dynamic pastoral team serving families, this leader will be entrusted with the task of breaking through the secular influence that has isolated teens and led to unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression.

With an expeditionary mind-set, the ideal candidate will initiate a High School Discipleship Movement aimed at finding the lost and offer an opportunity to develop authentic, wholesome relationships. In addition, the Ministry Leader will be responsible for collaborating with Coordinator of Middle School Ministry to plan Fellowship nights and developing relationships with Middle School parents.

The Ministry Leader of Teen Discipleship will report to, and collaborate with the Director of Family Ministry. Building high school discipleship groups will be a priority for our team. Collaboration with the FFF team for High School movement events, service trips, retreats, and forming a team of adult mentors who can intentionally accompany HS and MS teens will be essential for this position.

Qualifications

Preferably, 3 to 5 years of experience in evangelization and/or catechetical leadership, especially ministering to adolescents and or young adults.

Undergraduate, or Graduate degree in theological studies, ministry, religious education or equivalent.

Strong sense of initiative and creativity to find pastoral strategies that are effective and fruitful.

Dedication to ongoing personal and spiritual growth and continued education.

Excellent communication skills in one on one, small, and large group contexts.

Interpersonal skills with adolescents, young adults and parents, and a keen pastoral awareness of how to meet people where they are at and accompany them to encounter Christ.

Exceptional organizational skills and experience with effective communications with the generationally diverse groups being served.

Major Position Responsibilities

a. Implements evangelization and formation initiatives for teens that are integrated into the parish path of discipleship for both the committed and unaffiliated, and those seeking to become fully initiated into the Church.

b. Invests time to develop relationships with teens; is dedicated to accompanying them on their spiritual journey and support them at significant life events outside of the church (school, fields, etc.).

c. Collaborates with Director of Family Ministry and Coordinator of Middle School Ministry to create opportunities for parent formation and spiritual growth equipping them to have an active role in the holistic formation of their child and to support them in their trials.

d. Encourages individuals to engage in the mission of Christ by serving our youth. Collaborates in development, formation and evaluation of mentors with the Director of Family Ministry and Coordinator of Middle School Ministry.

e. Develops relationships with local agencies to provide opportunities for youth and families to exercise the Works of Mercy within the parish and out in the local community.

f. Communicates, advocates and promotes youth activities with parents, teens, young adults, parish staff and parish ministries; including a visible presence in parish life and worship.

g. Participates in the Family Advisory Council on a quarterly basis to report on the status of evangelization and catechetical efforts for the youth and to receive constructive input in an ongoing effort to achieve our key objectives.

h. Maintains regular communication with the Archdiocesan Director of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministries and regularly attends meetings scheduled by this office.

i. Maintains and updates budgets for programs on a quarterly basis working with the Business Administrator and Director of Family Ministry.

Consideration For Office and Classroom Work Environment

• Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and willingness to learn how to use parish AV equipment

• Physical stamina to supervise youth, and ability to move about in these settings

• Set up meeting spaces involves lifting and moving of materials and equipment for presentations

• Ability to drive as needed to attend workshops and in-service trainings sponsored by the Archdiocese.

• Travel, as approved by the Pastor, to attend national meetings.

**Compensation is commensurate with experience**

Benefits:
403b Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid time off for most major holidays

About the Employer

We are a vibrant Catholic Church with 3,200 families, in Littleton, Colorado.
Our mission is to form disciples to live and share the abundant life of Christ.