Director of School Ministry Roman Catholic High School

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL MINISTRY

Roman Catholic High School
301 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19107

Position Overview

The Director of School Ministry oversees the School Ministry Program, which is the heart of the Archdiocesan Secondary Schools. In collaboration with the school administration, the Director of School Ministry provides liturgical experiences, which are excellent; faith formation opportunities which foster intentional discipleship; and retreats which bring students and faculty into a one-on-one encounter with Jesus Christ.

The Director of School Ministry is also a teaching member of the Theology Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

LITURGY, WORSHIP, AND PRAYER
Plan, coordinate and execute class/school liturgies, schedule daily masses and intentions.
Schedule and supervise student sacristans and liturgical ministers.
Coordinate liturgical music for all liturgies and compose and publish worship resources.
Oversee sacristy and liturgical needs.
Schedule and coordinate Penance Services for the school community.

RETREATS
Collaborate, plan, execute, and evaluate dynamic, engaging, and meaningful student and faculty retreats.

FAITH FORMATION AND CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Collaborate with administration to provide an overall faith formation plan and vibrant school Christian service program.
Promote a culture of vocational awareness, particularly to priesthood and religious life.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
• Create the master school ministry calendar for spiritual life during the school year.
• Oversee and manage school ministry budget.
• Attend administration and staff meetings.
• Promote and support student life and school activities per the administration's directives.
• Scheduling and steering meetings of adult and student campus ministry teams.
• Providing pastoral counseling to students and staff and collaborating with the guidance department and administration on the spiritual health and well-being of the school community.
• Participating in meetings/workshops sponsored by the Office of Catechetical Formation for School Ministry.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be a practicing Catholic, willing to uphold Catholic moral teaching and leading a life consistent with the Catholic Faith.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology or Religious Studies from a Catholic college or university.
• Previous experience in secondary education, campus ministry, youth ministry or parish life preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and social media preferred.

Interested parties should send cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements electronically to Mr. Brendan D. Towell, Director of Spirituality & Mission for Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education btowell@archphila.org
DSM - RC - 2026 in subject line.

Deadline for application is July 15, 2026.
PA required clearances and Safe Environment certifications and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.
Interviews will be given to the most qualified applicants.
Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from the pastor of the parish in which the applicant is registered.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee's failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.

In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual's legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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