CAMPUS MINISTER

Position CAMPUS MINISTER

Position Summary

Are you a collaborative person who wants to bring passion to supporting and engaging students in their faith Are you inspired by the transformative capacity of Jesuit Catholic education If so wed love you to apply Brebeuf Jesuit is looking for a Campus Minister to join the team. At Brebeuf we strive to provide the best educational and spiritual experiences for students from a variety of religious ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

A Campus Minister at Brebeuf Jesuit educates students in mind and spirit by incorporating the best traditions of Jesuit Catholic education. Working closely with the Vice President for Mission and the Director of Campus Ministry you will establish and nurture the faith life of the school community by coordinating the execution of regular school-wide Masses and prayer services and developing other student formation opportunities. A Campus Minister at Brebeuf Jesuit will assist the Director of Campus Ministry with the execution of our student retreat program and other student formation activities. Ongoing professional enrichment opportunities are supported and encouraged.

Primary Focus

Coordinating with student leaders the Director of Campus Ministry and the Vice President for Mission to facilitate the liturgical and prayer life of the school community while providing on-going pastoral support to students.

Overall Aim of Campus Ministry Department shared by both Director of Campus ministry and Campus Minister

Give living witness to the Gospel and the Mission and Core Values of Brebeuf Jesuit making the Gospel and our mission and values attractive to all in the Brebeuf Jesuit Community and to those whom our community encounters.

Support the spiritual needs of the community as they arise crises funerals urgent prayer needs.

Be present and available to the student body at Brebeuf Jesuit as our students explore questions of faith confront the struggles of teenage life and celebrate and savor their experiences of success and growth -- listening more than giving advice or counsel and being prepared to direct students to other professionals when appropriate.

Contribute to a collegial and mission-driven department culture.

Participate in campus-wide faith formation events and mission weeks.

Be visible and accessible to students as spiritual companions.

Support the Vice President for Mission in implementing strategic mission initiatives.

Participate in review of liturgical and retreat programs calendar of events worship and retreat leadership participation and scope and sequence of Ignatian content on an annual basis.

Represent Campus Ministry at

Monthly Diocesan Campus Ministry meetings.

North and Carmel Deanery youth ministry meetings.

JSN and Jesuit Province meetings.

DutiesResponsibilities

Liturgies Prayer & Worship

Coordinate the execution of all-school and class-level liturgies and prayer services that take place during school hours and some nights or weekends including creatingprinting worship aides and creatingprojecting slides.

Schedule and lead daily Morning Prayer with attention to religious diversity and the afternoon Examen.

Plan organize and facilitate liturgies and worship for Holy Days and other major religious holidays.

Ensure setup hospitality and coordination with presiders and musicians for liturgies and prayer services.

Recruit and train student leaders for prayer and liturgy.

Incorporate Ignatian spirituality into liturgical worship and prayer.

Attend Archdiocesan liturgical events and trainings such as Senior Mass with the Archbishop and Brebeuf meetings related to graduation speaker committee and other liturgy-related planning events.

Communicate summaries from diocesan and liturgical meetings to the Campus Ministry team.

Retreats & Formation Initiatives

Assist in preparing communicating housing dietary needs space setup etc. and leading half of the retreats and student leader formation initiatives.

Train student leaders for upcoming retreats.

Evaluate student participation and feedback assisting the Director of Campus Ministry in refining programs annually.

Spiritual Support & Formation

Be available to students through prayer groups small groups and individual accompaniment.

Support religious affinity groups and ensure inclusion of diverse faith traditions in liturgical and worship opportunities.

Encourage and nurture student-led prayer initiatives e.g. PRT prayers prayer walls classroom prayer.

Budget & Supplies

Order liturgical and prayer supplies in accord with the department budget for school and chapel.

Track expenses related to worship vestments candles music etc. and monthly Campus Ministry credit card statements.

Supporting Director of Campus Ministry

Work closely with the Director of Campus Ministry to align retreat liturgy and worship with goals of the retreat.

Assist in recruiting adults and students to lead retreats

Education and Experience

Required

BA in TheologyMinistry or equivalent

Practicing Catholic

Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and ability to plan and coordinate execution of liturgical services including Mass.

Sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity with demonstrated ability to relate to individuals with compassion.

Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment.

Evidence of effective organizational and interpersonal skills in context of teamwork

Sensitivity to interfaith issues and openness to facilitating interfaith events or prayer services

2-3 years of ministry to adolescent or young adults

Preferred

MA in TheologyMinistry or equivalent

Youth Ministry Certification

Experience with retreat organization andor leadership training