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As It Is In Heaven

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Saint Paul, MN · On-site

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Familiarity with Catholic youth ministry and missionary formation. * Spanish language proficiency Location & Travel * Based in West St. Paul, Minnesota. * Approximately 25% travel required. Catholic ...

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Parish Missionary - Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Washington DC

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

Washington, DC

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

The Parish Missionary serves the parish by forming disciples of Jesus Christ and equipping parishioners for evangelization. The Parish Missionary focuses on relational ministry, small group discipleship, and leadership development. The Parish Missionary works to build a culture of evangelization in the parish, helping parishioners grow in prayer, sacramental life, authentic friendship, and apostolic zeal.

Responsibilities

Evangelization and Outreach

  • Initiate and cultivate relationships with parishioners, especially those disengaged from parish life.
  • Conduct intentional outreach to young adults, young families, and other target groups as identified by the Pastor.
  • Invite individuals into deeper participation in the sacramental and communal life of the
  • Promote a welcoming and missionary parish

Discipleship and Small Groups

  • Lead Bible studies and small discipleship
  • Mentor individuals one-on-one in prayer, virtue, and apostolic
  • Form parishioners to become disciple-makers who can lead their own small
  • Provide training in Scripture, Catholic teaching, prayer, and evangelization

Leadership Development

  • Identify and invest in emerging leaders within the
  • Offer formation in spiritual leadership, relational ministry, and missionary
  • Collaborate with parish staff and volunteers to strengthen existing ministries through intentional discipleship.

Sacramental and Parish Integration

  • Encourage frequent participation in the Eucharist and
  • Collaborate with pastor and staff to connect evangelization efforts to the liturgical life of the parish.
  • Support parish retreats and formation

Administrative and Team Responsibilities

  • Maintain regular communication with the Pastor and Missionary
  • Track outreach, small group participation, and leadership development
  • Participate in staff meetings and parish
  • Engage in ongoing personal and professional

Qualifications

  • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church with a deep love for Jesus Christ, commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a sacramental life.
  • Demonstrated experience in evangelization, small group leadership, or missionary
  • Strong interpersonal and relational
  • Ability to initiate conversations and build authentic
  • Basic knowledge of Sacred Scripture and Catholic
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).

Core Competencies

  • Relational leadership
  • Initiative and missionary zeal
  • Spiritual maturity and consistent prayer life
  • Ability to form and multiply leaders
  • Collaboration and team-oriented mindset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organization and project management skills
  • Basic proficiency using digital tools (email, group messaging, spreadsheets)

Evaluation Criteria

Success in this role will be measured by various indicators including:

  • General program attendance
  • Growth in the number of parishioners engaged in small discipleship groups
  • Evidence of spiritual multiplication (leaders forming leaders)
  • Increased sacramental participation
  • Development of a sustainable culture of evangelization within the parish

Position Type

  • Full time (40hrs/week), exempt position with
  • Flexible schedule to adapt availability to the schedule of Must work at least two evenings per week and Sundays.
  • Salary starts at $60,000 but can be higher based on

Mission of Employer

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is located in the heart of Washington, DC. Our mission is to win souls to Christ and draw people into deeper union with the Trinity through the sacraments.

Please send inquiries to Fr. Charles Gallagher (fathergallagheric@gmail.com) and Savannah (skleemanic@gmail.com).

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