Archdiocese of St. Louis·Webster Groves, Missouri
Coordinate and lead the parish youth ministry program, including planning meetings and facilitating faith formation activities. Teach 8th grade religion classes and prepare youth for participation in Sunday Liturgies and service-learning activities.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The Youth Minister coordinates and leads the youth ministry program for Mary Queen of Peace School. This position supports the Catholic mission of the parish and school by fostering spiritual growth, faith formation, and active participation of youth in the life of the Church. The incumbent serves as a positive Catholic role model and cultivates meaningful engagement with students and families.
Part-time position.
Evening and weekend availability required for youth events, retreats, conferences, and liturgical activities.
Occasional travel may be required for retreats and youth conferences.
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with strong knowledge of Catholic doctrine and the ability to engage young people. Experience in youth ministry or education is preferred, and a teaching certification is desired but not required.
Market context
In Missouri, Youth Minister roles are typically tied to parish and diocesan efforts to engage teens and support faith formation, so demand often follows local church programming and school calendars. These positions are competitive because employers look for practicing Catholics with strong doctrine knowledge, relational skills, and experience in youth ministry or education; a teaching certification can help but is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show how you connect with young people and support Catholic formation.