Assistant Chaplain for Liturgy and Faith Formation

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The Assistant Chaplain serves as a member of the liturgy team assisting with planning, preparation, and student liturgical minister formation. This roles helps prepare students for confirmation and is responsible coordinating the chaplains’ outreach to Hispanic/Latino students. This position is a full time, 12-month position that reports to the Senior Associate Chaplain.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Liturgy Team Member

• Meet weekly with members of the liturgy team

• Assist at holy day liturgies

• Work with other members of the liturgy team to coordinate major campus liturgies (Mass of the Holy Spirit, Baccalaureate Mass, Lessons & Carols, Multifaith Prayer, Family Weekend, Confirmation) - coordinate and rehearse student ministers, coordinate set up of venues with facilities staff

 

 Coordinate Liturgical Ministers

• Recruit and supervise liturgy coordinator interns and oversee ongoing formation including weekly catechetical meetings

• Conduct ministry-specific training and formation sessions for new Communion ministers, greeters, altar servers and lectors, and meet with each prospective minister

• Presence in the sacristy for 11:30 am and 7:00 pm Sunday Masses

• Monitor weekly schedule of ministers and Mass attendance

• Train student ministers to serve as liturgical coordinators at weddings

• When students are unavailable, staff weddings or arrange coverage

 

Hispanic/Latino Ministry and Outreach

• Serve as the point person for incorporating traditions and feast days that have particular meaning to the Hispanic/Latino community into Chapel liturgies and programs

• Provide support and pastoral care for Spanish speaking students and students of Hispanic/Latino descent

• Collaborate with chaplain colleagues to ensure that Campion House is experienced as a place of hospitality for students of all background

 

Faith Formation

• Confirmation program: lead weekly Confirmation class and communicate with colleagues in the diocese regarding hosting the sacrament of Confirmation

• Advise student-led Bible Study

• Advise Students for Life

General Chaplaincy Duties

• Member of Faculty Assembly

• Attend hospitality events (Bagel Wednesday, receptions)

• Co-lead Montserrat evenings

• Weekly staff meetings

• Regular administrative faculty meetings

College Committees

• Opening Day Committee

• Commencement Planning Committee

• Other committees as needed

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in theology or pastoral ministry, M.Div. preferred

• Fluent in Spanish

• Experience working with young people who are traditionally underrepresented on College campuses

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Familiarity with Ignatian spirituality is a plus, willingness to learn about Ignatian spirituality is essential.

• Strong public speaking skills

• Available to work Sundays, one evening weekly and occasional weekends 

Core Competencies

Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College’s mission:

• Openness to supervision

• Dependability

• Flexibility

• Service Oriented

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

• Proficient Problem Solving