The Associate Campus Minister, Christian Formation, is a full-time position divided between part-time campus ministry (3/5) and part-time teaching (2/5). The Associate Campus Minister oversees the development and implementation of Sacramental & Youth Ministry Programs. This position coordinates with the Chaplain and the Director of Holy Cross Mission & Ministry. This role works during the faculty year, August through May, and has some evening and weekend responsibilities. The position is paid on a range from $84,455 to $120,617 based on education and experience.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements a school-wide Liturgical program for students and educators:
  • Coordinates all school-wide and class liturgies
  • Recruits celebrants for Eucharistic liturgies
  • Provides the opportunity for the celebration of Eucharist and prayer services occasionally during collaboration and/or lunch periods
  • Coordinates Educator and Student groups planning Masses and other liturgical or para-liturgical celebrations
  • Coordinates the development of a liturgical music group in the school with the Director of Liturgical Music
  • Encourages the creation and use of art in liturgical services
  • Coordinates the creation of creative and engaging classroom lesson plans for the Religious Studies department in relation to various Catholic events, celebrations, documents and feast days
• Develops and implements a school-wide Reconciliation program for students:
  • Coordinates and implements a school-wide Sacrament of Reconciliation for students (and educators) twice yearly
  • Recruits priests for Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Coordinates with Religious Studies Department in recruiting students and providing education on the Sacrament
• Develops and implements a Confirmation program for students
  • Coordinates Confirmation date and place with the Office of the Bishop and the school calendar
  • Coordinates with Religious Studies Department in educating and recruiting students for Confirmation
  • Holds confirmation orientation meetings for students, families and sponsors
  • Develops and implements Confirmation Program which includes: meetings, retreat, interviews, and teaching Spirituality course
  • Expands the Confirmation program to provide a space for students seeking Full Initiation in the Catholic faith through RCIA (Catechumenate)
• Develops and implements a comprehensive Youth Ministry program for students in a ‘youth group’ called “Ignite”
  • Recruits, trains and develops students to serve on the Ignite Core Team
  • Coordinates the implementation of Ignite sessions
  • Coordinates the annual Encounter retreat alongside Ignite Core Team students and Educators, in collaboration with the Associate Campus Minister of Retreats
• Coordinates the Inter-faith Multicultural prayer service and prayer experiences/blessings for the Athletic department
• Serves as the school liaison with the Diocese of San Jose Office of Evangelization/Youth Ministry
• Offers appropriate Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction at spontaneous and crisis-based opportunities
• Assists in other Campus Ministry programs as needed, including Student Retreats, Christian Service and Outreach, Immersions and educator days of recollection

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