Campus Minister

Trinity Catholic High School prepares students for life after high school by teaching them virtue and knowledge as they will need to be contributing members of society based on the Gospel message and Roman Catholic teaching. Trinity Catholic High School located in Ocala, Florida, serves families in the 9th-12th grades.

The four-year program of religion courses is a primary element within the larger program of faith formation  mission is to graduate students that have deepened their relationship with Jesus Christ and who are prepared to faithfully live out their Catholic faith as adults in our contemporary world. TCHS follows the Diocese of Orlando Curriculum Standards for Religion, which are aligned to the USCCB Catechetical Framework for high schools;

teachers are expected to design and teach their own courses which achieve these standards. The religion curriculum is focused on the formation of virtues necessary for students to grow in their relationship with God and to understand and live the Catholic faith in the fullest depth of its expression. A religion teacher at TCHS should anticipate responsibilities that include ministries besides teaching, for example, planning and leading class retreats as part of a team, leading student Bible studies, or small groups as part of the discipleship-focused campus ministry program, helping leading student service projects or charity drives, etc.

Our religion teachers work with the Campus Minister as an integral part of our student's spiritual formation.

We are currently accepting resumes from qualified individuals for Campus Minister for the  school year. The candidate will take on the role of spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and faith formation for students, staff, and families; promote Catholic identity across campus life. As a contracted employee the Campus Minister is bound by the contents of your contract as well as the Diocese of Orlando Employee Manual and the TCHS Faculty Handbook which both require the employee signature.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

Authenticity :
Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living

Respect:
Affirming each person's God-given dignity and uniqueness.

Courage :
Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

Commitment :
Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and facilitate small group formation for students.
• Collaborate with religion teachers to foster encounters with the Lord and His Church including creating and presenting lessons to religion classes.
• Plan and execute retreats, small groups, and other spiritual activities in conjunction with the Director of Mission Effectiveness and the Director of Spiritual Development.
  • Sports team retreats
  • One grade level retreat per year
  • Men's/Women's retreat
  • Discernment retreat
  • Other retreat needs as identified
• Foster professional relationships with students, teachers, and staff which abide by Safe Environment policies.
• Communicate Campus Ministry events with the school community.
• Coordinate school liturgical events.
• Organize monthly social events for students.
• Assist in lunch duty and Campus Ministry room supervision.
• Visible presence among students in student areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.
• Coordinate Campus Ministry monthly presence at student activities such as sporting events, dances, concerts, etc.
• Coordinate seasonal liturgical decorations with facilities manager and campus ministry staff.
• Work with assigned grade level teachers to develop service-learning model concepts and aid in classroom dialogue as the model develops.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must successfully pass Diocesan Safe Environment Training…