Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office
High School Campus Minister Job Description
School Name: Bourgade Catholic High School

 

Under the supervision of the Principal and Priest Chaplain, the High School Coordinator of Campus Evangelization/Campus Minister helps create an environment which guides and encourages all members of the school community to contribute to the Catholic identity of the campus and the formation of the faith community which responds to the spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff and parents.

 

Forming a Faith Community
Promotes Gospel values and upholds doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
Promotes an atmosphere and environment based on Catholic faith, traditions and virtues
Fosters Christian hospitality
Acknowledges and celebrates diversity within the school community
Communicates regularly with the priest chaplain, principal, faculty, staff, students and parents regarding evangelization activities, programs and projects
Works collaboratively with the priest chaplain and administration in the development of faith centered programs that involve students, parents, alumni and benefactors
Articulates and gives evidence of Catholic living by the witness of their lives

Under the direction of the Priest Chaplain:
Assists in organizing, planning and implementing an effective retreat program for students, parents, faculty and staff that contributes to community building, faith development, evangelization and leadership
Assists in providing opportunities for growing in a personal relationship with Jesus
Assists in offering a variety of prayer experiences; personal and communal
Coordinates opportunities for students, parents, faculty and staff to celebrate the sacraments, especially Eucharist and Reconciliation
Coordinates liturgical celebrations including daily Masses and class Masses
Coordinates training for liturgical ministers; extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ministers of the Word, servers and others involved with Liturgical celebrations
Coordinates the use of the chapel

 

Moral Formation:
Provides opportunities to enrich and expand the understanding of Scripture and Sacred Tradition
Provides pastoral guidance and support to students, parents, faculty and staff

Social Justice:
Provides opportunities for students to engage in direct community service and social justice opportunities based on the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching
Infuses the concepts of peace, justice and human dignity into all aspects of evangelization

 

Preparation of Lay Leaders in the Church:
Affirms parents/guardians in their role as the primary educators
Encourages students to discern their vocation for which God has called them
Provides resources for students to experience religious, academic and social support to thrive in today's church and society
Provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills

 

Additional Job Functions

Visible and present on the school campus and at school activities
Maintains a collaborative relationship with the priest chaplain, administrators, pastors and youth leaders in neighboring parishes and the Diocesan Offices of Education and Evangelization
Nourishes one's own personal, professional and spiritual development
Oversees the budgetary process for Campus Ministry/Evangelization
Attends Diocesan meetings for Campus Ministers/Evangelization
Stays abreast of current developments of evangelization
Available to students, staff, faculty and parents
Seeks resources to support students
Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal/priest ch

 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

A basic understanding of Roman Catholic teaching in the following areas: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Church, Pastoral Theology, Ethics and Moral Theology, Liturgy and Sacraments, Justice and Peace, Spirituality, Prayer, Scripture and Catholic Doctrine
Demonstrates personal self-discipline, is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations
Skills in communication, listening, initiative, creativity and problem solving
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child psychology and adolescent development
Ability to work in a team setting as a team member
Ability to build rapport and collaboration

 

Minimum Qualifications

Must be practicing Catholic (Bona-Fide Occupational Qualifications - BFOQ) in good canonical standing and be willing to sign a Profession of Faith
Possesses the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
Certified by the Arizona State Department of Education with a minimum of a Substitute Certificate
Completed Catechist Certification and/or re-certification as required by Diocesan policy
Completed Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
Completed FBI Fingerprint clearance