Internship Program
We are currently accepting applications for Youth Ministry Internship Program. Please see below for more information.
About Anchor Youth Ministry:
Anchor Youth ministry program is for 6-12th grade students at St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas. The programs include: middle school (6th-8th grades) EDGE (large group) and small groups; high school (9th-12th grades) small group ministry, Confirmation (9-10th grades), Student Peer Ministry Leadership Team, and Life Teen (large group). Anchors are a biblical symbol of hope. Our program is defined by the dozens of caring adults who lead our programs - the “anchors” who help keep teens secure in their faith.
There is no greater joy than leading people to Christ. Our goal is to bring teenagers and their parents into a deeper relationship with God through community, evangelization, catechesis, prayer, justice and service, advocacy, pastoral care, and leadership development. The role of a youth ministry intern is to assist the Director and Coordinator of Youth Ministries for St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas. You will gain exciting and hands-on experiences.
Qualifications & Desired Traits:
Dates: September 1, 2023 through May 10, 2024
Weekly Obligation: 2-5 hours per week. Weekly schedule determined upon applicant and based on your academic/spiritual schedule. Check-in via preferred communication with supervisor
Monthly Obligation: Once a month meeting with the Director & Coordinator of Youth Ministry and other college intern to pray, gather together, learn what is happening in Youth Ministry.
Quarterly Obligation: Assist with Confirmation Class from 12:00-2:30 PM on 2nd Sundays November 12, January 14 and February 11.
Compensation: Intern stipend is determined by the job duties required. Most interns receive $450 per semester with payment received in December and May.
Before applying, you may want to research the following to understand our programs: Life Teen, YDisciple, Chosen, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Please submit the following application to amescatholicym@gmail.com at your earliest convenience or fill out the online application at the below link. We will keep the internship applications open until we find suitable applicants. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Stinga, Director of Youth Ministry at 515-232-3514 ext. 358 or email kstinga@stceciliaparish.org.
About Anchor Youth Ministry:
Anchor Youth ministry program is for 6-12th grade students at St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas. The programs include: middle school (6th-8th grades) EDGE (large group) and small groups; high school (9th-12th grades) small group ministry, Confirmation (9-10th grades), Student Peer Ministry Leadership Team, and Life Teen (large group). Anchors are a biblical symbol of hope. Our program is defined by the dozens of caring adults who lead our programs - the “anchors” who help keep teens secure in their faith.
There is no greater joy than leading people to Christ. Our goal is to bring teenagers and their parents into a deeper relationship with God through community, evangelization, catechesis, prayer, justice and service, advocacy, pastoral care, and leadership development. The role of a youth ministry intern is to assist the Director and Coordinator of Youth Ministries for St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas. You will gain exciting and hands-on experiences.
Qualifications & Desired Traits:
- Practicing Catholic college student, sophomore or older; who has served in catechetical ministry for at least one semester. Must have the time available to serve in this joyful and rewarding ministry.
- Desire to pursue a career in ministry after college.
- Has the following characteristics- responsibility, accountability, professionalism, time management, attention to detail & tenacity, sense of humor & humility, flexibility
- Eagerness to learn & step outside of comfort zone
- Willingness to go the extra mile to bring teens closer to Christ.
Dates: September 1, 2023 through May 10, 2024
Weekly Obligation: 2-5 hours per week. Weekly schedule determined upon applicant and based on your academic/spiritual schedule. Check-in via preferred communication with supervisor
Monthly Obligation: Once a month meeting with the Director & Coordinator of Youth Ministry and other college intern to pray, gather together, learn what is happening in Youth Ministry.
Quarterly Obligation: Assist with Confirmation Class from 12:00-2:30 PM on 2nd Sundays November 12, January 14 and February 11.
Compensation: Intern stipend is determined by the job duties required. Most interns receive $450 per semester with payment received in December and May.
Before applying, you may want to research the following to understand our programs: Life Teen, YDisciple, Chosen, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Please submit the following application to amescatholicym@gmail.com at your earliest convenience or fill out the online application at the below link. We will keep the internship applications open until we find suitable applicants. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Stinga, Director of Youth Ministry at 515-232-3514 ext. 358 or email kstinga@stceciliaparish.org.