Campus Minister

Job Description

Holy Family Parish Campus Minister - Full Time Position

Vision: This Campus Minister works directly with the students, faculty/staff, and parents of Holy Family School to foster and build relationships, ignite and grow faith, and cultivate a culture of discipleship which, ultimately, feeds into the life of Holy Family Parish.

Position Qualifications
• A practicing Catholic, who strives to live joyfully as a missionary disciple of Jesus Christ, and who upholds the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
• Having a bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, or another comparable field.
• Holding or be willing to obtain religious certification through the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.
• Having a strong knowledge of Catholicism - from Doctrine to Discipleship.
• Having knowledge of and/or openness to learning and teaching the Theology of the Body.
• Having the ability to communicate and collaborate with school organizations, parish leadership teams, and other area parishes.
• Having experience working with and building relationships with school-aged children.
• Having the ability to successfully pass background checks and VIRTUS certification.
• Having the ability to utilize the latest technology in a school and parish setting.

Overall
• Be present to and build relationships with the school community - students, staff, and parents.
• Coordinate 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation/Communion) for students and parents.
• Coordinate 8th Grade Sacramental Prep (Confirmation) for students and parents.
• Coordinate summer opportunities which may include summer camps or mission trips.
• Report to the Pastor and serve on the School Leadership Team.

Holy Family School Responsibilities
• Provide opportunities to help students (1-8), faculty, and parents to grow in faith and discipleship.
• Help to build a middle school youth ministry (i.e. Lifeteen Edge Program)
o This does not mean that they are the permanent coordinator.
• Coordinate annual retreats for students/teachers with the Pastor
• Serve as a resource for teachers as needed.
• Help plan weekly liturgies and seasonal Reconciliation liturgies with school and parish staff.
• Represent Holy Family at school functions (Open House, Catholic Schools Week, Athletic Events, etc.)
• Assume other responsibilities as requested.
Holy Family PSR Responsibilities
• Assist the PSR Coordinator in planning Reconciliation services, Masses and other spiritual experiences.

Parma Area High School Youth Ministry Responsibilities
• Collaborative with other area youth ministers/parishes to provide events for high schoolers.

Important to mention
• This is a full-time position with benefits.
• The position will have administrative assistance.
• The position and responsibilities will be entered into gradually, and there will be ongoing discussion about how to address the overall workload and the identifiable needs.
• In the future, a parish Director of Discipleship will also be hired. Collaboration with this position will be expected and needed.
• Flexibility is needed for evening and weekend work hours for a variety of programs and events.
• Please send applications with cover letter, resume, and references to Fr. David Stavarz: frstavarz@holyfamparma.org

About the Employer

To worship God, serve, and evangelize as a parish community in Parma, OH. The parish has over 2000 families and has a rich 152 year history. The school has 230 students, most of which are Catholic. The pastor and principal are both new and excited to connect more deeply with students, faculty, and families and grow discipleship that fuels the parish.