lease note that this opportunity is open to all applicants (internally and externally).
Principals will be hiring for this position as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
The Youth Minister will be responsible for developing, focusing and articulating programs within the school that foster the Ministries of Christ, fulfilling a pastoral role in nurturing the spiritual and human development of the members of the school community. They will report to and be directly responsible to the respective Principal of the school, and will work closely with staff, students, priests, parents and the Superintendent of Faith Development & Division Support, to foster Catholic community life, to worship and celebrate together, and to undertake positive Christian works at the school, parish and community level.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Mission, Vision, Values and strategic priorities; Models Gospel values, Catholic Social Teachings, Evangelization, and Catechesis;
- Promotes and leads youth ministry and leadership opportunities; Acts as a role model through a visible presence, sharing, witness and celebration;
- Provides pastoral leadership through the development, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive Pastoral Plan that could include school masses, daily prayer, liturgical celebrations, and retreats;
- Collaborates with the local priest(s) and diocese to support the sacramental and prayer life of the students and school community;
- Works with the parishes to establish and support youth activities and involvements, providing a link between students and the parishes;
- Leads staff and students in the implementation of social justice initiatives; Builds capacity of staff to integrate a Catholic worldview and religious activities Collaborates with the Faith Permeation Lead Teacher and Superintendent - Faith Development & Division Support to support system initiatives, e.g. 3-Year Education Plan, Division Faith Day, Middle School Faith Days, etc.;
- The ability for flexible scheduling
- Other duties as assigned.
In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a current Resume and Cover Letter to the job posting you are applying to.
The Cover Letter and Resume must be a Microsoft Word or PDF file.
If you are having trouble applying to this posting, please contact Apply To Education at 1-877- 900- 5627 or info@applytoeducation.com
For instructions on how to create a Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools account, please click this link:
https://rdcrs.ca/our-division/how-to-apply
