Co Youth/Confirmation Ministry Coordinator Diocese of Orange - 3.0 Anaheim, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Phone communication High school diploma or GED Full Job Description San Antonio de Padua del Cañ;on Catholic Church, Anaheim, Ca.

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Co-Youth/Confirmation Minister Coordinator Full-time, Non-Exempt Faith Formation Faith Formation Director 40 hours per week, weekend and evenings $25-35 per hour Commensurate based on experience, education and qualifications. Parish Mission Statement We the people of San Antonio parish strive to be a community of faith, hope, and love. We find our identity and mission in Jesus Christ and His Gospel. We celebrate our life as Catholic Christians in word, worship, and service. By recognizing our baptism, we accept our call to personal renewal and reach out with the gospel message to families and individuals, extending an invitation to fellowship with us. Job Summary The Co-Youth/Confirmation Minister Coordinator drives the parish's mission to evangelize, catechize, and form disciples among youth, grades 6-12. This leadership role designs, oversees, and executes dynamic ministry initiatives, including youth evangelization, Sacramental preparation, and the SALT(San Anontion Leadership Team) leadership program. This role builds an intentional culture of outreach and community, guiding young people from their initial encounter with Jesus Christ into ongoing discipleship and active participation in the full life and mission of the Catholic Church.

Key Responsibilities Sacramental Preparation Curriculum:

Plan, design, and execute a two-year Confirmation preparation program aligned with diocesan guidelines.

Catechetical Leadership:

Choose and adapt relevant faith formation Lead catechist formation and ongoing training.

Retreats & Service:

Organize/attend and lead mandatory candidate retreats and parish community service projects.

Sponsor & Parent Formation:

Provide meaningful gatherings and resources to support parents and sponsors in their role as primary faith mentor.

Records Management:

Ensure all sacramental paperwork, release forms, and attendance data are maintained. 2.

Comprehensive Youth Ministry Youth Programs:

Maintain a year-round calendar of spiritual, social, and service opportunities for middle and high schoolers.

Liturgical:

Collaborate with parish staff to coordinate "Youth Masses," encouraging teens to serve as lectors, EM's and hospitality ministers.

Community:

Build relationships by being visible and approachable at parish Participate in parish-wide faith formation initiatives 3.

Leadership & Volunteer Management Volunteers:

Recruit, screen, and train adult volunteers to assist in youth ministry programming, ensuring all volunteers are registered at the parish.

Safe Environment Compliance:

Ensure all volunteers strictly adhere to the Safe Environment training according to RCBO guidelines and clear background fingerprinting.

SALT Ministry:

Mentor older youth to take on leadership roles within the 4.

Communication & Administration Outreach:

Oversee Youth Ministry and Confirmation Promote events via the parish bulletin, social media channels, and the parish website.

Budget:

Work with Faith Formation Director to manage the annual youth ministry budget and direct local fundraising efforts.

Facilities:

Reserve and schedule rooms via Parishstaq keeping calendar up to Maintain organization of office, storage and youth room.

Staff Collaboration:

Participate in parish staff meetings and attend regional diocesan training days. Perform other duties as assigned by Faith Formation Director.

Qualifications & Requirements Faith Commitment:

Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, deeply committed to the teachings and Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Commitment to ongoing spiritual formation, including growth in theological knowledge and ministry skills.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field is highly preferred.

High School Diploma or GED Certification:

Diocesan Youth Ministry or Catechetical Certification is a strong

Experience:

2-3 years of experience leading parish youth ministry or high school confirmation

Skills:

Strong organizational skills, proficiency with digital communication platforms, and dynamic public speaking abilities. .

Availability:

Able to work evenings and weekends and tasks as assigned. Work Conditions The position primarily involves work in an office setting within the parish premises, requiring frequent use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers, and filing Evening and weekend work is required to accommodate parish programs and Must be available to adjust the schedule as needed to meet the needs of the parish community and ministry activities. Regular interaction with children, youth, adults, and volunteers in a professional and faith-based environment. Some local travel may be required for parish and diocesan meetings or Physical Requirements Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative Frequent walking, standing, and moving around the parish campus to support programs and Ability to lift and carry items up to 35 pounds, such as program materials, supplies, and event Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment, creating materials, and managing Visual and auditory ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and parishioners in person, via email, and by phone. Ability to set up and dismantle chairs, tables, and other equipment needed for department and parish activities as required.