Parish Leader

Under the direction of the Diocesan Leader, you will learn how to quickly build a team of 3- 6 Parish Ministers from the Parish. Your primary responsibilities are: 1) lead your Ministers in the distribution of Beyond Baptism educational material, and 2) help run several pre-designed events in your parish. Your team will work together to successfully implement the Beyond Baptism Ministry with the goal of bringing Catholics to a deeper personal relationship with Christ and an unwavering commitment to the Eucharist.

Time Commitment:

  • Term – Two years

  • Weekly - This would typically require approximately 90 minutes a week

  • Events – Approximately 2 – 3 hours assisting with the set up and delivery of events; 3 – 4 times a year

  • Training and Team Meetings – Initial training is virtual and consists of three 1 ½ hour sessions.

  • Meetings with the Diocesan Leader would occur a couple of times per month to check in and

  • plan for events and gatherings.

Job Duties

  • Committed to a 2-year term 

  • 1 1/2 hours a week – more in initial weeks

  • Work closely with the Pastor.

  • Recruit set number of ministers within the first 30 days

  • Motivate and educate Parish Ministers to assist in all activities.

  • Help establish a welcoming environment at Masses and events.

  • Initiate and coordinate the Beyond Baptism Calendar of Events.

  • Aid in the growth and strengthen the faith of the congregation through Beyond Baptism’s training.

  • Minimum one call per week with Diocesan Leader

  • Report progress to Diocesan Leader weekly

  • Share best practice with Diocesan Leader

  • Attend Diocesan/Provincial Retreat once per year.

  • Part of the program will include but is not limited to:

  • Lead single evening “Breaking Bread Events.”

  • Lead multiple evening “Come to the Table Events.”

  • Make sure printed material is available at the following: Masses, Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, Weddings, Funerals, RCIA.

  • Make sure Bulletin Announcements are regularly printed.

  • Identify non-performing team members.

Job Qualifications

  • Naturally approachable and welcoming

  • Open to leadership training

  • Ability and desire to share knowledge.

  • Must believe in succession and desire to see others succeed.

  • Want to acquire the following traits:

  • Recruit and gather, Mentor, Inspire, Train

  • Have empathy and humility.

  • Comfortable talking to others.

  • Be able to encourage, not discourage.

  • Must be committed to training dates, schedules and retreats.

  • Problem solver and attention to detail

  • Must be willing to learn basic training for a CRM (software) 

  • Passion that Jesus lives in the Eucharist.