Santa Catalina Catholic Church is looking for a Worship Leader for our weekly 5:00pm Youth Mass.!

This position involves planning and playing music for our Life Teen & EDGE teens and their families.

We are looking to grow this ministry and its importance to how we pray the Mass.

Applicants should be familiar with modern/contemporary worship music, liturgical music planning & scheduling, and how to properly incorporate those elements in the Mass setting. Applicant should also be well versed in playing guitar as well as singing (piano experience is also strongly preferred). We are also looking to recruit several more musicians to help for a more full band from our volunteer base & parish community.

Pay is based on planning time, as well as time spent rehearsing & playing for Mass.

Applicant will need to complete required Diocesan Safe Environment training if not already compliant with the Diocese of Tucson.

Coordinator of Music and Campus Ministry-Serving two locations in Oregon and Walbridge, Ohio

St. Jerome Parish and Kateri Catholic Schools are partnering together to offer a full-time opportunity for an individual to serve as the Coordinator of Music and Campus Ministry. The Coordinator of Music and Campus Ministry will serve St. Jerome Parish as the Coordinator of Music Ministry and Kateri Catholic School as the Coordinator of Campus Ministry. The Coordinator of Music Ministry at St. Jerome Parish is responsible for facilitating the worship life of the parish community by coordinating and providing quality liturgical experience which celebrates and strengthens the membership journey of faith through music ministry. The Coordinator of Campus Ministry will serve Kateri Catholic Schools, which includes Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Kateri Catholic Academy. The Coordinator of Campus Ministry is responsible for supporting the mission of the school through various programs and educational opportunities that nourish the personal relationship of the students with Jesus Christ.
The ideal candidate:
·is skilled on keyboard and vocals.
·is able to read, interpret and play traditional and contemporary music as well as to lead others into full active and conscious participation in mass.
·is capable of engaging in relational youth ministry which will help develop the faith lives of the students through retreats, service and liturgy.
·is a practicing Catholic and possesses the ability to work well with youth and adults.
·possesses a Bachelors Degree in a related field.

The ability to play the organ or other musical instruments and previous ministry experience in the Catholic Church is preferred. This one position that serves two locations and ministries is a full-time position which includes benefits.

Cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements should be emailed to Fr. Eric Schild at eschild@katerischools.org by May 29.

Working under the supervision of the full time Coordinator of Youth Ministry, the Youth Minister must be able to work with the Coordinator to advance the parishes vision of youth ministry. Often times this includes working independently from each other in order to accomplish all that needs to be done.

Focusing on the spiritual and social needs of our local high school teens, middle school youth, young adults and families you will help them build bridges between their daily lives and their Catholic Faith. The Youth Minister position has a hands on, face to face and people centered focus.

Working with the volunteers (adult, young adult and youth) the Youth Minister will support, promote, maintain and be present to various volunteer led ministry programs (EDGE), young adult prayer groups, service projects, ministry skills groups (music, drama, etc.), faith and bible studies, various retreats (family, teens, young adult and middle school) and social activities.

Through being an increased presence in two local Catholic high schools and six local Catholic elementary schools, the youth minister will seek opportunities to attract an increasing number of Catholic youth by forming personal relationships with students and enthusiastically inviting them into parish life.

Preferred qualifications include:

- ability to work independently

- ability to take direction and work with a team

- ability to lead music

- ability to connect with the male population of the parish

- ability to problem solve

- excellent organizational skills

- the ability to inspire and motivate volunteers

- previous experience in organizing youth and young adult activities

- ability to build strong, interactive relationships with people of various ages

- a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church

]]> http://catholicyouthministry.com/youth-minister-at-divine-infant-parish-in-ottawa-ontario-canada/feed/ 0 http://catholicyouthministry.com/associate-music-director-at-christ-the-king-catholic-church-in-mesa-arizona/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=associate-music-director-at-christ-the-king-catholic-church-in-mesa-arizona http://catholicyouthministry.com/associate-music-director-at-christ-the-king-catholic-church-in-mesa-arizona/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:25:38 +0000 jobs http://catholicyouthministry.com/?p=17918 Job Description

Christ the King Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a half time Associate Music Director for a growing and culturally diverse parish of 2500 families. We are primarily an English speaking community, with a Pre-K through 8th grade school. We have many young families, and have a large number of winter parishioners who join us each year. We have a thriving Spanish population as well. This position will report to the Director of Music and is responsible for collaborating with the Director of Music, clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, musicians and the liturgy committee to plan, execute and evaluate parish liturgies and music. The associate will provide leadership at masses on Saturday evenings, Sunday mornings, and will be assist in all significant liturgical celebrations of the parish. Some coverage for the Music Director will be required.

Qualifications: The position requires excellent organizational skills, knowledge of or the ability to learn sound equipment operation, music software, video presentation software, and computers. Strong working knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical documents, with two years of experience desired. Individual must have experience in ministry development and training of choirs and musicians. Bachelors Degree in Music is preferred, but not required. Applicant must have a strong singing voice, and ability to play piano.

Because we are a small parish (500 families) this job is perfect for those who have a deep desire to help people to really PRAY the Mass in music ministry AND have the chance to build from the ground floor, a dynamic youth ministry which leads young people to more deeply love the Lord in the Catholic Fiath.

This is a full time position encompases the following components

1. Director of Music ministry (Traditional, Contemporary). Should possess ability to work with pastor on Liturgy planning, music, train cantors, direct. Ability to play organ, keyboard, guitar a plus.

2. Teach four classes at St. Thomas School (Pre/K, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6) only once a week; present for school Masses

3. Enlist and educate children, youth and adults for music ministry (choir, cantor, instrumentalists)

4. Director youth ministry for grades 6-12 (Middle School and High School Youth Ministry programs)

Our parish is ripe with possibilities. The applicant must be faithful to the magisterial teachings of the Church; professional and creative. This is a great opportunity!

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is seeking a Coordinator of Music and Liturgy to be responsible for the planning and facilitation of the liturgical life of our parish. Candidates should have musical training and competence in keyboard accompaniment, choir direction and music theory as well as familiarity with the rites and liturgical documents of the Roman Catholic Church. Additional vocal and instrumental skills desirable. Candidate should be a practicing Catholic in good standing.

The Director will provide a high quality liturgical experience for our parishioners and visitors through the ministry of music. Along with the Co-Coordinator of Liturgy will assist in development and coordination of liturgical ministries. He/she will seek to engage the congregation to be full, active, and conscious participants in communal worship.

The Director will provide leadership and coordination for all English and Spanish choirs, cantors, ensembles, instrumentalists, and others involved in music ministry. He/she will work with all age groups, respecting and fostering the diversity in musical styles and cultures.

The Director will serve a portion of his/her time as a music and liturgical educator in the parish school and lead the school liturgical choir.

Finally, the Director will maintain an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation with priests, deacons, parish and school staff members, volunteers, parishioners, and the Diocese. The Director reports directly to the Pastor.

St Clare of Assisi Catholic Parish in Surprise is seeking a full-time Director of Music and Liturgy for a rapidly growing culturally diverse community of 3,500 registered parish homes with a new 2,000 seat church. The community is primarily English speaking with many young families as well as a large retirement community and big increase of parishioners from the north in the winter. The goals for the DML are to develop, through music and liturgy, an atmosphere of Catholic worship conducive to deepening the faith and participation of an active, prayerful and singing assembly including a variety of musical styles for younger and older liturgical assemblies, including Masses, devotions, Children’s liturgy, Life Teen and Edge programs and other ministries. This position will report directly to the pastor and is responsible for collaborating with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, musicians and the liturgy committee to plan, execute and evaluate parish liturgies and music. The DML will also train and prepare choirs and musicians for each of the Masses; a funeral choir; children’s choir; Life Teen Mass; provide education for all liturgical ministers in liturgical norms; coordinate sound equipment personnel and maintenance; supervise the training of liturgical ministers; and perform other duties as requested by the Pastor. The DML must possess excellent organizational skills and effective working knowledge of computers, music software, sound boards and sound equipment. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This full-time position is benefit-eligible.

Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of previous experience coordinating Catholic liturgy and music; strong working knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical documents; experience in ministry development and training of choirs and musicians; Bachelors Degree or higher in Music is preferred; experience with preparing and following a budget and utilizing diocesan resources; some ability in Spanish is useful for weddings and funerals; and must have a very good singing voice and an ability to play piano, organ or guitar. St. Clare’s is seeking someone who will make a commitment to serve for several years or longer.

]]> http://catholicyouthministry.com/director-of-music-and-liturgy-at-st-clare-of-assisi-in-surprise-az/feed/ 0 http://catholicyouthministry.com/summer-youth-ministry-program-team-at-catholic-mission-trips-inc-in-domestic-and-international/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-youth-ministry-program-team-at-catholic-mission-trips-inc-in-domestic-and-international http://catholicyouthministry.com/summer-youth-ministry-program-team-at-catholic-mission-trips-inc-in-domestic-and-international/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:58:31 +0000 http://catholicyouthministry.com/?p=17655 Job Description

Current Open Positions for Summer 2012

• Summer Youth Ministry Program Team,

oCatholic Mission Trips has openings for our Summer Program Team. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, possess a deep love for the Catholic faith, a servants heart, and a willingness to endure minor sufferings all for the greater honor and glory of God. Youth Ministry experience is a plus. If you are interested please fill out and send in the application found on the web site. www.catholicmissiontrips.net/summer-staff-application

• Team Leaders

Must be at least 27 years old with prior mission trip experience and 2-3 years of youth ministry experience. (4 positions open) Team Leaders will direct the program team and implement evening program for all groups on the mission trip. Including music, games, skits, dramas, reflections, small group, and prayer.

• Catholic Musicians

We are also looking for dynamic Catholic musicians to lead the praise and worship during our summer mission trips. Applicants must know how to play the guitar and have prior experience leading music for youth ministry or college program. Fill out the summer staff application or contact Steve at steve@catholicmissiontrips.net for more information.

• Mission Trip Site Coordinators

Site Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the mission trip from each location. Site coordinators are most like Project Managers. They are in constant communication with all involved parties of the mission trip like the host parish priest, the building manager, the CMT team leader, the meal coordinator, and the transportation director. The site coordinator will make sure all logistical aspects of the mission trip are prepared in advance, functioning, safe, and smooth.

All positions are paid positions with travel, room and meals included. All team members will be required to do fundraising prior to the summer. Full time staff will spend time in the United States and also in a foreign country. All staff members must have a valid US passport. Training begins on May 20 with first mission trip starting June 3.

Questions? Email Steve at steve@catholicmissiontrips.net