Youth Ministry Director

Job Description

Saint Faustina Catholic Church
Youth Ministry Director
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey of faith and growth? St. Faustina Parish seeks a passionate and dynamic Youth Ministry Director to join our team, vibrant community, and serve our youth.

Purpose: The Youth Ministry Director at St. Faustina Catholic Church, Fulshear, Texas, leads teens to encounter Christ, experience His mercy, and set the world on fire with His love. Overseeing a dynamic team, this leader will foster a thriving youth community, empowering young people to grow in faith and share it boldly. With the rapid growth of our parish, we need a creative, adaptable, and mission-driven disciple ready to inspire the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and expand a dynamic youth ministry program for junior high and high school students, integrating Life Teen and Edge, sacrament preparation, service, socials, and retreats - empowering young people to embrace their call to discipleship.
• Inspire and oversee the Junior High and High School Youth Ministry programs and the staff, ensuring a unified and effective ministry.
• Recruit, equip, lead and empower a strong Core Team of volunteers to engage in relational ministry, disciple teens and accompany them on their journey of faith.
• Manage resources wisely, overseeing the youth ministry budget to support impactful programs and events.
• Stay creative and innovative, keeping up with best practices in youth ministry through ongoing training and formation.
• Collaborate with parish leadership to align youth ministry with St. Faustina's vision and mission.
• Be flexible and ready to serve, stepping into additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:
• Faith-filled leader who is a practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to living out and sharing the Church's teachings.
• A minimum of three-years of experience in youth ministry, with a strong grasp and understanding of adolescent faith development required.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious education, or a related field required.
• Deep prayer life and a personal commitment to discipleship and evangelization.
• Exceptional communicator verbally and in writing with the ability to connect authentically with teens, parents, and volunteers.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing ministry.
• Creative and innovative with a passion for engaging today's youth in meaningful ways.
• Direct experience with youth in sacramental preparation, including both First Communion and Confirmation required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for youth ministry events and activities.

Application Process: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references via email to blennox@saintfaustinachurch.org with "Youth Ministry Director" in the subject line.

Note: This description is intended to provide an overview of the position and responsibilities. Duties may be subject to change based on the needs of the ministry and parish.

About the Employer

Saint Faustina parish is a fast growing and dynamic parish located in a rapid growth area of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston. The parish's focus is to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the Catholic and surrounding community as a beacon of light and hope.