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Pastoral Associate: St. Helen
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Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Richfield Township, MI (In Person)
$58,000 Salary, Full-Time
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St. Helen Parish St. Helen Catholic Church, Newbury, OH St. Helen Parish is seeking a faith-filled, collaborative, and mission-driven Pastoral Associate to assist the Pastor in fostering a vibrant and welcoming parish community centered on Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a deep love for the Church, strong pastoral skills, and a passion for evangelization, discipleship, and parish life. The Pastoral Associate serves as a key member of the parish leadership team, supporting worship, faith formation, pastoral care, sacramental preparation, and ministry development while helping parishioners grow as intentional disciples.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Pastor and parish staff in advancing the mission and pastoral vision of the parish.
- Coordinate and support sacramental preparation for Baptism, Marriage, OCIA, and funerals.
- Develop and lead adult faith formation opportunities, retreats, prayer experiences, and seasonal spiritual programming.
- Foster leadership development and support parish ministries, volunteers, and faith-sharing groups.
- Provide pastoral care and accompaniment to individuals and families through various stages of life.
- Assist with funeral planning, bereavement support, and pastoral outreach to parishioners in need.
- Coordinate parish communication and encourage parishioner engagement and involvement.
- Maintain sacramental records and ensure diocesan compliance, including Safe Environment requirements. Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong personal faith and commitment to the mission of the Church.
- Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or related field preferred; Lay Ecclesial Ministry certification and relevant pastoral experience considered.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technological, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, and build relationships within a parish community.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required by parish ministry.
- Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate is:
- Spirit-led and pastoral in approach
- Passionate about evangelization and discipleship
- Welcoming, relational, and compassionate
- Organized, collaborative, and self-motivated
- Comfortable leading prayer, facilitating groups, and accompanying others in faith St.