The Director of High School Youth Ministry is charged with providing Faith Formation to high school age students in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the guidelines of the Diocese of Austin. High School Faith Formation includes religious education, sacramental preparation, service and social events, and spiritual opportunities. The Director of High School Youth Ministry works closely with the Directors of Middle School Youth Ministry and Children’s Faith Formation.

Ministerial Character:

The Pastor is the Visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish of Emmaus Catholic Parish which the Bishop has entrusted to him.  He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish.  In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employed suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people).  He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at Emmaus Parish help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description.  Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in the ministry for the Church.

Essential Job Duties: 

The Director of High School Youth Ministry is charged with providing Faith Formation to high school age students in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the guidelines of the Diocese of Austin. High School Faith Formation includes religious education, sacramental preparation, service and social events, and spiritual opportunities. The Director of High School Youth Ministry works closely with the Directors of Middle School Youth Ministry and Children’s Faith Formation.

Requirements

1.  Responsibilities

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of Emmaus Parish in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Continuously grow in you ministry by participating in religious  ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.

·  Evaluate curriculum for high school age students in order to plan and execute weekly religious education classes in alignment with diocesan program objectives

·  Recruit and train catechists for religious education classes as well as any additional volunteers

·  Encourage youth to step into leadership positions

·  Provide appropriate leadership training for adults and youth 

·  Plan and execute retreats, social outings, service events, and spiritual opportunities for students and parents

·  Interact with and support youth members at various events (high school football games, etc.)

·  Schedule, oversee, and communicate Confirmation preparation 

·  Serve as a liaison with the diocesan office of youth ministry and their programs, services, and resources

·  Provide resources (print, video, diocesan events) for effective programming

·  In accordance with established budget, purchase required materials 

·  Communicate with staff and parents 

·  Foster parent participation and involvement in the ongoing faith formation of their children.

• Plan and implement OCIA formation sessions that support the vision and dictates from the Order of Christian Initiation adapted for children, approved for use in the dioceses of the United States.
• Participate in thel Rites that take place as part of the process including the Rite of

Acceptance, the Rite of Sending to Election, the Rite of Election and the Easter Vigil service. Create ways that those going through the OCIA process feel encouraged and supported by the whole parish.

2.  Collaborating with parish staff

·  Work with parish staff in planning and implementation to ensure that programs and events support the overall goals for the parish

·  Work with the Business Administrator to develop and monitor budgets for programs and events

·  Work with Director of Communications and Development to publicize all events, meetings, and outings to the parish per established parish communication protocols

·  Work with Facilities Coordinator to schedule all events, meetings, outings per established parish guidelines

·  Provide input for new programs or pol