Leader of Youth Ministries-St. Thomas, Wichita

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is seeking a full-time Leader of Youth Ministries to help young people grow in their Catholic faith and develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.

This position oversees parish religious education and sacramental preparation, leads middle and high school youth ministry programs, and coordinates retreats, service opportunities, special events, and other activities that foster faith, fellowship, and discipleship.

Qualifications: Applicants must be practicing Catholics who embrace stewardship as a way of life. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential. 

A bachelor's degree in theology, religious education, youth ministry, or a related field and previous experience working with youth are preferred.

This is a full-time position requiring regular evening and weekend hours.
 

Job Title: Leader of Youth Ministries
Reports to: Director of Stewardship & Pastoral Planning and Parochial Vicar
Position Status: Full-Time Regular; Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Leader of Youth Ministries is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive religious education 
and youth ministry programs at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Through personal witness to the Catholic faith, this 
individual fosters spiritual growth, discipleship, and active participation in parish life, helping young people develop a lifelong 
relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
The Leader of Youth Ministries collaborates with clergy, parish and school staff, families, and volunteers to provide meaningful 
opportunities for faith formation, prayer, fellowship, and service.

Essential Job Functions

Religious Education & Sacramental Preparation
• Coordinate the Parish School of Religion (PSR) program, held Wednesdays, 6:00�7:15 pm, September through May.
• Coordinate PSR sacramental preparation for Confirmation, First Reconciliation, and First Communion in collaboration with 
clergy, catechists, and families.
• Recruit, train, and support catechists and volunteers in accordance with diocesan guidelines.
Youth Ministry & Faith Formation
• Develop and grow comprehensive middle and high school youth ministry programs.
• Lead Ignite middle school youth group on Thursdays, 7:00�8:30 pm.
• Lead STAY high school youth group on Sundays, 7:00�8:30 pm.
• Host Youth Group Club on Wednesdays, 3:30�4:45 pm.
• Develop opportunities for prayer, discipleship, fellowship, leadership, and service.
• Build relationships with students through outreach and participation in parish and school activities.
• Recruit and support adult volunteers for middle and high school youth ministry programs.
Summer Programs, Retreats & Conferences
• Serve as the parish coordinator for Totus Tuus each summer.
• Plan and coordinate the annual trip to the Steubenville Youth Conference for high school students.
• Coordinate high school student participation in Prayer and Action each summer.
• Assist parish school staff with retreats for parish school middle school students.
Parish Events & Fundraising
• Plan and coordinate the annual parish Trunk or Treat fundraiser each fall.
• Plan and coordinate the annual Trivia Night fundraiser for youth ministries each winter.
• Develop and coordinate additional fundraising initiatives to support parish youth ministries.
• Assist with the annual Parish Fall Fest.
• Plan and implement additional youth activities, service projects, and special events throughout the year.
Administration & Collaboration
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the youth ministry budget in collaboration with the Parish Business Manager, with the goal of
maintaining a self-supporting high school youth ministry program while keeping the middle school program within budget.
• Utilize social media and other communication methods to evangelize, promote programs, and engage students and families.
• Maintain regular communication with parish leadership and staff.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan Safe Environment policies and practices, including required VIRTUS training