Diocesan Positions
Parish Positions
The parish community of St. Catherine Siena in Boardman, Ohio is seeking a Coordinator of Religious Education. The Coordinator of Religious Education oversees and administers the parish’s comprehensive religious education and faith formation programs for children and their families. Some duties required are: direct children’s catechumenate program, supervise Vacation Bible School (VBS), coordinate and facilitate sacramental preparation for Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. A full job description is available upon request. Only candidates that have knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith will be considered.
The ideal candidate will possess an appropriate educational degree or be willing to pursue educational requirements necessary to meet diocesean standards.
Please submit resumes to Erica Galvin, Diocesan Pastoral Associate at St. Catherine of Siena
Parish, at [email protected] by Monday, June 15.
The ideal candidate will possess an appropriate educational degree or be willing to pursue educational requirements necessary to meet diocesean standards.
Please submit resumes to Erica Galvin, Diocesan Pastoral Associate at St. Catherine of Siena
Parish, at [email protected] by Monday, June 15.
The Youngstown City parish communities of Saint Columba, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Patrick and Saint Angela Merici are looking for a qualified full time Parish Director of Religious Education. These downtown city parishes will work together in partnership to serve the needs of the faithful in Youngstown. Primary responsibilities include administration of the combined programs of elementary catechesis, sacramental preparation, OCIA and adult faith formation. Candidates must have knowledge of and practice the Catholic faith. Persons will be considered who meet diocesan certification standards or are willing to pursue further studies. The deadline for applications is 4-20-26.
Email your letter of interest and resume to:
Margie Hynes [email protected]
Phone: 330-744-8451 ext. 296
Email your letter of interest and resume to:
Margie Hynes [email protected]
Phone: 330-744-8451 ext. 296
Outside the Diocese
Guidelines for Application
FOR DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN MINISTRY POSITIONS
Listed above are the current positions available in the Diocese of Youngstown of which we are aware.
Persons currently employed as a Parish Minister in the Diocese of Youngstown may send a cover letter and a resume directly to the pastor, and are asked to notify <argie Hynes, Diocesan Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, of any applications for consultation services.
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Directors of Young Adult Ministry Parish Directors of Religious Education, Directors of Catechesis and Evangelization
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry, Coordinators of Young Adult Ministry, Parish Coordinators of Religious Education, Coordinators of Catechesis and Evangelization
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Persons currently employed as a Parish Minister in the Diocese of Youngstown may send a cover letter and a resume directly to the pastor, and are asked to notify <argie Hynes, Diocesan Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, of any applications for consultation services.
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
- Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and references to the Diocesan Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry to initiate selection and to receive information regarding positions available.
- Set an appointment with the Diocesan Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry or the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for orientation to diocesan guidelines for certification and employment procedures.
- Send a letter of interest and resume directly to parishes and notify Margie Hynes of any application.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Directors of Young Adult Ministry Parish Directors of Religious Education, Directors of Catechesis and Evangelization
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
- MA/MS in Theology, Catechetics, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- MA/MS in Education or Education Administration, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in Catechetics and Theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, Liturgy, Sacraments, Systematics, Morality).
- MA/MS in unrelated field. Twenty-four (24) semester credits in Catechetics and Theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, Liturgy, Sacraments, Systematics, Morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- A person with a Bachelor’s Degree who does not as yet meet this standard can be hired with a Temporary Certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry, Coordinators of Young Adult Ministry, Parish Coordinators of Religious Education, Coordinators of Catechesis and Evangelization
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
- BA in Theology, Catechetics, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following area (if not represented in the BA): administration, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- BA/BS in Education, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in Catechetics and Theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, Liturgy, Sacraments, Systematics, Morality).
- BA/BS in unrelated field, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in Catechetics and Theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, Liturgy, Sacraments, Systematics, Morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the BA): administration, pastoral ministry, catechetical methods, or youth ministry.
- A person working toward a Bachelor’s degree who does not yet meet this standard may be hired with a Temporary Certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Witness to the Gospel and the sacramental life of the Church through personal living faith.
- Sensitivity to others, that respects differences and nurtures good work relationships.
- Openness to new ideas and self-evaluation.
- Willingness to continue personal and professional growth.
- Sensitivity to the particular culture and make-up of the parish.
- Commitment to the implementation of the philosophy and policies of the Diocese of Youngstown.
- Compliance with the Diocese of Youngstown Child Protection Policy.
EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of three years of supervised catechetical or other pastoral experience.
- Minimum of one year of administration of catechetical, pastoral, or youth ministry programs.
- Understanding of and agreement with major Church documents applicable to the ministry position.
- Understanding of the nature of adult faith formation, comprehensive youth ministry, elementary catechetics, and other pastoral programs.
ADMINISTRATIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to plan and coordinate a variety of programs.
- Ability to work with a team as well as to accomplish goals independently.
- Interpersonal skills for enablement and conflict management.
- Understanding of effective communications and public relations.
- Awareness of legal responsibilities and the ability to respond appropriately to legal concerns.
- Knowledge of financial budgeting and accountability.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other administrators to set goals, develop policies, and design programs.
- Ability for development, design, supervision, and evaluation of pastoral processes.
