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 large group formation called EDGE and high school formation called YDisciple (small groups), 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: August 31, 2020 to May 7, 2021

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  October 11, November 8, January 10 and February 14. 

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 Greiner, Director of Youth Ministry at 515-232-3514 ext. 358 or email amescatholicym@gmail.com.