Church of St. John Neumann

Shared Ministry Position Description

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Ministry
Confirmation Retreat Team Member
Contribution to Parish Mission Statement
Contributing to the religious education of our youth, Confirmation Retreat Team Members help Confirmation candidates to explore and give thanks for their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Confirmation Retreat Team Members also contribute to the sense of community at SJN by helping Confirmation candidates recognize their place within the SJN community.
Description
Take part in one or more of the Confirmation Retreats (contact Steve Grass at the parish office for retreat dates).
Responsibilities 
  • Lead a small group discussion with 6-8 Confirmation candidates.
  • Consider giving a witness talk on the retreat.
  • Attend retreat team training and planning meetings and help plan retreat activities.
Qualifications
Reliability. Ability to greet people and extend hospitality. Listening skills. Comfort with both youth and adults.
Time Commitment
One year commitment, renewable annually. Attend 3-4 retreat planning meetings (1-2 hours each). Attend Team Workshop from 9-3 . Attend one or more Confirmation in late October - Early November. Retreats (contact Steve Grass for exact retreat dates).
Length of Commitment
One year commitment.
Training
Team mini-retreat/workshop. two additional team meetings before each retreat.
Responsible To
Steve Grass, Director of Confirmation preparation. Steve Grass, Confirmation Retreat director.

Additional Requirements
Volunteers 13 & older in this ministry are required to attend a Prohibited Behaviors Orientation Class and complete a Background Screening Package.