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COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY/PCL ASSISTANTSt. Isidore ParishJOB DESCRIPTIONJULY 2017UPDATED2-10-21MERGED PARISH JULY 1, 2016I. Role IdentityTitle: Coordinator of Youth Ministry/ Parish Catechetical Leader AssistantAccountable to: PastorHours: 35-40 hrs per weekSalary: 31,500 per year or negotiableExcellent BenefitsAttention: The follow is a very detailed job description to allow ease of duties for ayouth minister to continue to refer to or even modify.II. Role DescriptionThe PCL Assistant for St. Isidore Parish & Youth Ministry position will beconsidered an employee of St. Isidore Parish and governed by the policies of thedual-campus, along with the policies of the Diocese of Evansville.The Assistant PCL works in collaboration with the Pastor and the ParishCatechetical Leader (PCL) in coordinating the parish catechetical programpromoting faith formation of all age levels, along with coordinating and facilitating adual-parish based ministry program for young people. This program should utilize acomprehensive approach to Catholic youth ministry involving the eight componentsof youth ministry: advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice andservice, leadership development, pastoral care, prayer and worship. (Renewing theVision-National Conference of Catholic Bishops) The Assistant PCL will also serve onthe Religious Ed. Commission and Parish Council.III. Major Role ResponsibilitiesA. Coordinate and Organize the Youth Ministry

1. Youth Events dealing with the youth and formation of youth programs forSt. Isidore Parish2. Parish Youth Protection (Safe Environment) Coordinator of programs andbackground check requirements for the diocese3. Assist PCL with sacramental preparations & various duties if time allows.4. Loading website information for youth events, permission slips and othernecessary or optional information onto the site5. Assist PCL with Wednesday night classes that are held at both campusesthe last Wednesday in August until the third Wednesday in March (DuringWednesday classes the hours are 12:30pm to 8:30pm pm Wednesdays )6. Youth Group gathering/meeting twice a month at both locations(Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm)7. Recruit & oversee sufficient training of those assisting in Youth Ministry8. Organize and assign help within the youth program9. Communicate with families of the students regarding programrequirements.B.Coordinate a Parish Youth Ministry Program1. Recruit, train, and supervise lay ministers in the Youth Ministry Program2. Empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our worldtoday3. Draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, andwork of the Catholic faith community4. Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of our youth.5. Develop, coordinate, and publicize a youth calendar of events, programs,and services through the bulletin, newsletter(s), and all other forms ofcommunicationC.Administration1. Participates and works collaboratively as a member of the parish pastoralteam, including the attendance of scheduled parish staff meetings2. Work in collaboration with the Faith Formation Commission to establishand maintain a Youth Ministry budget, as well as identify budgetaryneeds and request funds for Religious Education and Youth Ministry3. Keep proper records and submission for youth events as NationalCatholic Youth Conference, Catholic Heart Work Camp, Source & Summit,Rock Your Faith, Teens Encounter Christ.

4. In collaboration with the Pastor, will maintain set office hours. Mon.,Tues, Thur. 8:30am till 4:00pm. Wednesdays 12:30pm till 8:30pm duringWednesday night classes.D. Ministry Responsibilities month to month listed on next page1. Develop, maintain, and evaluate programs that reflect all EightComponents of Youth Ministry – Advocacy, Catechesis, Community Life,Evangelization, Justice and Service, Leadership Development, PastoralCare, Prayer and Worship2. Set parish wide goals and objectives for pastoral youth ministryprograms and experiences with Faith Formation3. Maintain and initiate effective means of publicizing, promoting, andreporting programs for the youth of the parish to the pastor, pastoralstaff, parish community, and young people4. To be visible, available, and accessible to young people and their families5. To participate fully at Parish events, celebrations, and weekend MassesE. Continuing Education1. Attend Catechist workshops and continued education programs2. Encouraged to participate in annual Retreat and Spiritual Direction3. Participate in Youth Ministry workshops, gatherings, and in-serviceOpportunity that is directed by the Diocese Youth Ministry OfficeIV. Position Qualifications/RequirementsA. The PCL Assistant applicant is expected to possess the following qualities;1. A Bachelor Degree in Theology or Religious Education would bebeneficial, or its equivalent from an accredited institution in education.Parish Religious Education or Youth Ministry experience of 2 years wouldbe a plus. Would train for the position.2. Demonstrate the ability to work with others in a collaborative mannerand exhibit behavior and lifestyle values compatible with JudeoChristian teachings in general and Catholic beliefs, in particular.3. Shall abide by the laws of the Church and the State of Indiana, andparticipate in the Safe Environment Program of the Catholic Diocese ofEvansville4. A person of faith and prayer, actively participating in Roman Catholicworship and able to articulate that faith

5. Able to relate to peers and authority6. A person able to articulate vision and motivate others to participate inrealizing that vision7. A self-starter, exhibiting confidence8. Able to work with a team of people collaboratively9. Maintains confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities as requiredSt. Isidore Catholic ParishesMONTHLY JOB DUTIESIn red help PCL when neededMonth by month summary of job descriptions and events below, along with variousmeetings required to attend.Meeting requirements:Staff Meetings: Every other weekReligious Education Commission: Meetings four times per yearYouth Group Gatherings: One at St. Raphael once a month (High School) and St.Celestine (Middle School) once a monthYouth minister’s discretion on days. Wednesday evenings 5:30pm till 7:00pmAdult Youth Leaders Planning Events meeting beginning of January and the end of June.Or time table on youth minister’s discretion.JANUARY:Adult youth planning meeting the first of the month before youth group gatherings.Send out the updated calendar and open dates to adults. Update website after meeting.Maria Goretti nominations from Youth Group Leaders, school, catechists, senior students. Paperwork and letters submitted to the Diocese at the end of January.Prepare for Youth Appeal Weekend the second weekend in February & August. Get speakers forthe Masses and work with them on their speeches. Help ushers and students at the Masses.Get next month’s youth events permission slips copied and passed out; also put on the Websiteand Facebook.Right to Life Pilgrimage Trip preparations. Attend send-off Mass by Bishop if not going on trip.JANUARY YOUTH EVENTS FOR PARISH & DIOCESE:Right to Life Pilgrimage Trip to Washington D.C.Youth Group Breakfast at St. RaphaelPlanning of youth events for VBS week for older students.

Youth Appeal for Masses.FEBRUARY YOUTH EVENTS FOR PARISH & DIOCESE:Youth Appeal second weekend in Feb. or around the 14th of month.Nursing Home visit and activities with residents.Paoli Peaks Ski Trip the weekend after Super Bowl Sunday. Appoint youth team member if able toattend.(TEC) Teens Encounter Christ Weekend (Feb.)Help out at the Senior graduate dinner sponsored by the Deanery PCL’s and Youth MinisterDiocese Confirmation Spectacular – Usually the first Sat. in Feb.Parish Fish Fry the second Friday after Ash Wednesday – Youth help for the eventMARCH:Help at Deanery Youth Event at Holy Family Church. Speaker for all the youth of the Deanery.Submit Catholic Heart Work Camp Registrations online the first week in March.Submit Source & Summit Registrations by posted deadline. www.sourcesummitevansville.orgClosing for Wed. night Religious Ed. classes will be the third Wednesday of the month.Submit NCYC – National Catholic Youth Conference (held every other year 2019) www.ncyc.infoGlenda will be attending in November 2017 at Indianapolis.Help prepare @ SC for Religious Ed. breakfast which is the Sunday before Palm Sunday. Assistwith food, flyers, supplies, advertising for breakfast.Easter Egg hunt is done after the 8:00am Mass. SR has Easter Egg hunt on Palm Sundayafter10:00am Mass.Advertise for the breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt. Prepare plastic eggs with candy and gifts for thegolden eggs in age groups. The youth group conducts and helps with Easter Egg hunts.MARCH YOUTH EVENTS FOR PARISH & DIOCESE:Maria Goretti Award Ceremony & Mass at EvansvilleSC Fish Fry the second Friday in LentSR Youth Group Easter Egg HuntSC Religious Ed. Breakfast w/ Easter Egg HuntShanty Town at SC or SR help Deacon Mike with this event living homeless for Friday night & SaturdayAPRIL:Help with SR & SC First Communion preparation for the sacrament and their retreat before.Retreats in April – First Communion First Weekend in May 4:30pm SC & 10:00am SRHelp with Religious Ed. and VBS registration mailing.Organize closing combined Youth Group gathering.Help prepare end of the year Catechist appreciation dinner or training.

Prepare budget for the upcoming year.APRIL YOUTH EVENTS FOR PARISH & DIOCESE:End of year combined Youth Group gatheringSource & Summit at EvansvilleMAY:Help prepare for SC First Communion the first Sunday of May.Programs, church, banners, certificatesResearch youth events for the upcoming year and meeting in July.Finalize budget for the upcoming yearHelp St. Anne’s prepare for the Graduation Mass and breakfast for H. S. graduatesGift, graduate listing in the bulletin. Second Sunday after 8am Mass at SCInformation of those going to Catholic Heart Work Camp onto their site and submit .Planning details and meeting of event.Finalize any plans for youth event with older students for VBS.MAY YOUTH EVENTS FOR PARISH & DIOCESEParish Graduation Mass @ 8:00am Mass with breakfast to followSC First Holy Communion @ 4:30pm Mass SR First Holy Communion 10:00am MassReligious Ed. Commission MeetingJUNE:Create calendar from previous year for youth events for upcoming youth adult meeting.Help with loading of data in computer of returned Religious Ed. forms.Help out during VBS week with students and older student event planned for one evening orduring day.JUNE YOUTH EVENTS FOR PARISH & DIOCESEJune 24- July 1, 2018175th Anniversary of St. Peter Celestine Church & townJune or JulyJuneJune or JulyJuneLast week of JuneParish VBS weekTeens Encounter Christ weekend at IrelandCatholic Heart Work CampAdult Youth Planning Meeting for upcoming yearRock Your Faith” for middle school students at St. Joseph, JasperYouth minister should experience each event to communicate experience with students. Need toplan, submit, and organize all details for events and trips. We have come to the point where adults