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Posted:  11/03/2022

This position will organize and manage a welcoming, efficient office environment, provide information and program co-ordination for the parish, provide day to day financial, operational and recording services for the parish, performs clerical duties for the pastor, business manager and parish; and is the parish’s bookkeeper and payroll manager.

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Posted:  10/05/2022

Job Description:

The Marriage Coordinator is responsible for developing and managing the marriage preparation process for the NW-7 Family of Parishes (St. Michael, Fort Loramie; Sacred Heart, McCartyville; Ss. Peter & Paul, Newport; Holy Angels, Sidney.) This means overseeing all aspects of the Sacrament of Marriage within the NW-7 Family of Parishes. The coordinator would be responsible for scheduling and meeting with engaged and mentor couples as part of the marriage preparation process. Communicate and meet with the priests on the progress of the marriage program with engaged couples. Overseeing that all documents and requirements are completed by the engaged couple and provided to the parish offices.  Composing correspondence to the parishes, groups, or individuals would be expected of the coordinator when needed. The coordinator would need to be flexible in their responsibilities to best serve the Family of Parishes and its priests. Help the Family of Parishes continue to improve and grow the Sacrament of Marriage.

Duties:

• Organizes and manages the marriage preparation process for all weddings at parishes
  • Develop a system for the marriage prep process
    • Inquiry/Intake Form
    • Checklist for engaged couple/parish office
    • Information packet for engaged couple/mentor couple
    • Provides required forms/assigns inventory
    • Recruiting and assigns mentor couple (if applicable)
    • Works with staff at each parish to ensure they have all documents needed for the parish master files.
  • Schedule, meet and follow up with engaged and mentor couples
  • Works with the priests to discuss and review progress of engaged couples’ marriage preparation program.
  • Over time works to transfer the marriage preparation process to an automatic system using a software tool.
  • Compose correspondence to the parishes, groups, and individuals.

Qualifications:

• Prayerful and possesses a love for the Catholic Faith.
• Experience/qualifications in communication
• Detail oriented.
• Technologically proficient.
• Skilled in grammar and English composition.
• Able to hold confidence of priests and parishioners.
• Ability to speak and answer questions on sensitive topics
• Evening and weekend work is required20-29 hours a week

Posted:  10/05/2022

The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for all efforts in accompanying youth in grades 6-12 by creating an environment where youth may encounter Jesus and become missionary disciples. The coordinator will help youth grow in their knowledge of the Catholic faith and in developing healthy relationships with their peers and adult volunteers. This position seeks to give life to the mission of the Church of spreading the Good News of the Gospel and implementing the Pastor’s pastoral vision.

Job Responsibilities      

• Build a vibrant and faith-based community of youth.
• Create, organize, and host events for students to encounter Jesus and grow in relationship with their peers.
• Create healthy relationships with students and families in the parish. This will include working with our parochial school, local Catholic high school, Religious Education families, and homeschool families.
• Communicate youth ministry events, retreats, conferences, and other faith building opportunities to the parish, particularly to youth and families.
• Recruit, equip, and accompany a Volunteer Core Team to aid in Youth Ministry activities and evangelization efforts.
• Provide opportunities for students to go to diocesan/national Catholic activities. Be available for evening and overnight travel for these events and programs. (i.e., March for Life, Steubenville, etc.).

Candidate Expectations

Must complete and maintain compliance with Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment policies

Must complete a background check

Must participate in continuing education and formation of catechesis, theology, spirituality, and methodology. This can be accomplished through events such as:

• Online platforms
• Archdiocesan training
• Personal retreats
• National conferences/local conferences
• One-on-one mentoring

Candidate will be connected with and collaborate with the ministers of the surrounding parishes, as well as utilizing opportunities offered by the Center for the New Evangelization for networking, fellowship, and training.

Education, Training and Experience

• Experience in youth ministry and education in theology or youth ministry is preferred, but not required.
• Must have spiritual maturity, defined as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church who is faithful to the Magisterium, regularly receiving the sacraments, and seeking to live an integral Christian life.
• Must have some experience with planning and organization and willing to be mentored as directed.
• Must be able to work well with all ages and be capable of communicating effectively with the youth and families through various means. This includes collaborating with the Director of Religious Education, Pastor, and Parochial Vicars. Should be willing to take direction and input from the Director of Religious Education, Pastor, and others as directed.

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Posted:  08/02/2022

Assists the Pastor and several staff members with secretarial and administrative functions. This is a wonderful opportunity to share Jesus’ love as you welcome people to the office, help support the ministry of the priests and other staff in our parish, work with others on the phone, organize correct data systems for helping parishioners in their faith journey, and share the latest parish news and faith opportunities through the bulletin. If you love people and enjoy diversity in what you do, this could be the job for you.

• Handles correspondence and prepares responses in writing and email for the Pastor and Parochial Vicar.
• Maintains the Pastor’s calendar and arranges appointments/meetings.
• Performs many of the secretarial/administrative job responsibilities for the parish including but not limited to answering phones, handling questions about policies and procedures, greeting visitors with a warm welcome, and referring questions and people to the responsible departments in the parish.
• Prepares, submits, and distributes weekly bulletin and other newsletters as assigned.
• The Secretary provides secretarial and clerical support for the parish office operations.

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