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Campus Minister / Parish Associate
Saint Thomas & St Timothy Parish Corporation —West Hartford, CT
- Mid-level
- University
- 2 years

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Campus Minister / Parish Associate

Saint Thomas & St Timothy Parish Corporation
West Hartford, CT

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Job Details

Qualifications

Christian counseling
Master's degree in religious studies
Religious Studies
Conference planning
Organizing community events
Master's degree in theology
Student emotional support
Youth engagement programs
Educational events
Team leadership
Student mentoring
Program development
Student database management
Collaboration with board members
Mid-level
Teaching religious studies
Student social support
Team development
Pastoral counseling
Budget planning
Working with students
Team training
Youth engagement experience in pastoral work
Master of Arts
Collaboration with community partners
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Theology
Student advising
Community relationship building
Student life

Full Job Description

Working closely with the Priest Chaplain, the Campus Minister is responsible for the pastoral leadership of the campus faith community. Responsibilities include liturgy and music, faith formation, OCIA and sacramental preparation, pastoral care to students, catechesis and evangelization, and social ministry. This position also includes involvement at Saint Thomas / Saint Timothy Parish to integrate ministry resources and assist in youth and young adult ministry.

The Campus Minister is a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church, nourished through ongoing spiritual formation and prayer, and adheres to all teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Campus Minister accompanies members of the community in faith growth and in deepening personal relationship with the Lord. The Campus Minister embraces the opportunity to accompany students in human and spiritual development.

The Campus Minister fosters a healthy Catholic environment for students entrusted to campus ministry.

Coordinates liturgy and prayer for the on-campus faith community, especially Sunday Mass and weekday Mass
Works with Priest Chaplain and nearby priests to facilitate sacraments
Organizes training and assigns lectors, servers, musicians, and other ministerial roles
Leads weekly Bible studies and forms students in discipleship and disciple-making
Organizes retreats, conferences, talks, and other opportunities for spiritual growth
Develops effective programs that contribute to community building, faith development, evangelization, and leadership enrichment
Represents the Catholic Church on campus and pursues opportunities for class lectures, forums, and seminars
Promotes team leadership and peer ministry to further the evangelizing mission of the campus Catholic faith community
Provides spiritual counsel to students, referring individuals to appropriate outside resources when needed
Organizes staffing and training for campus ministry activities
Fosters connections with the Vocations Director for students expressing interest in priesthood or religious life
Forms a Christ-centered faith community rich in social and communal experiences such as cookouts, movie nights, hikes, pilgrimages, and on-campus events
Assists graduates in transition to the next phase of Christian young adult life
Reaches out to inactive Catholics among the student population
Develops mission, goals, and vision for the Catholic Center
Manages budget and expenses in collaboration with the Priest Chaplain and the Archdiocese
Works with local parishes and apostolates to coordinate service opportunities
Maintains database of past, current, and prospective students and alumni
Works with the student executive board, especially the president, to shape vision and direction of the Catholic Center
Develops relationship between parish and campus ministry program
Builds connections between parish youth and young adults and campus students, strengthening participation in the wider Catholic community
Assists with parish ministry when appropriate

Educational Requirements

MA in Theology/Religious Studies or a related field and/or two years of pastoral ministry experience
Thorough knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church and teachings, as well as understanding of the Catholic vision for social, moral, and ethical issues

Additional Qualities

Ability to articulate a personal vision of spirituality and community
Ability to function effectively in a team and collaborative ministry setting
Ability to work comfortably and engage within an academic setting
Ability to relate well with young adults and serve as a Catholic role model
Ability to interact effectively with college administration
Ability to articulate and uphold appropriate boundaries

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

Requires prolonged standing, walking, and/or sitting
Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 25 pounds
May require occasional stooping, bending, and reaching
Work takes place on campus and in the Catholic Center, in both individual and group settings

Hours

Weekend and evening work hours are required

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