Diocesan Positions

Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Employment Opportunities/Position Openings

Last updated: 5/5/2022

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact  Jeanne Lausten, Chancery Office, (765) 269-4604 or jlausten@dol-in.org.  The postings below are all positions available in the diocese and listed in order of posting, the newest first.

Youth Ministry Specialist
Chancery/Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Lafayette, IN

This is a dual diocesan/pastorate position which will oversee diocesan efforts in forming youth and youth minsters, as well as coordinate youth ministry for the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette. The position time commitment generally will be split evenly (20/20 hours per week with the ability to adjust hours as necessary to accommodate major diocesan or pastorate calendar events).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
For the diocesan Office of Catechesis
 

• Advocate for the importance of youth ministry and assist pastorates in the formation of a robust, evangelizing youth formation process.
• Lead the planning teams for annual youth events for middle- and high-schoolers (e.g., NCYC, Encounter, Devoted), and serve as an advocate / advisor to other major pastorate-hosted youth events (Destination Jesus).
• Plan and lead professional development opportunities for youth ministers (e.g., Campference, Youth Ministry Summit, etc.).
• Maintain communication with and facilitate spiritual formation of youth ministers through small group and one-on-one meetings.

• Create and manage the parish budget for the youth ministry.
• Direct and coordinate regular youth events including EDGE (middle school) and LifeTeen (high school) programs, and special events in the pastorate.
• Recruit and train volunteers, catechists, and parent volunteers.
• Participate in and contribute to community, deanery, diocesan, and national youth programs and organizations.
• Provide service opportunities outside of regular youth meetings.
• Connect with the youth and promote faith and leadership.
• Act as the staff liaison for the assigned ministry and the Confirmation class.
• Organize youth participation in Mass, especially the monthly LifeTeen Mass.
• Collaborate with the Greater Lafayette Area Youth Director (GYLM )and other youth ministers in the area to create 5 events for middle and high school youth, under the direction of the GLYM.

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5 years of experience in youth ministry setting or comparable experience
• Strong written, oral, and digital communication skills
• A working knowledge of Roman Catholic terminology and practices
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers
• Respect & ability to uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Successful completion of diocesan child safety protocols
• Valid Driver's License

        Able to work on a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org
 

Manager of the Office of Divine Worship
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Manager of the Office of Diving Worship to represent and assist the Bishop in his role as principal liturgist and catechist of the Diocese in regards to liturgical practices (including prayer texts, sacred music, and ritual objects used in church services) and liturgical catechesis so that the faithful of the Diocese will be led to a “full, conscious, and active participation” in the liturgical life of the Church. (Sacrosanctum concilium, no. 14). This person will also collaborate with pastorates to implement Uniting in Heart objectives for liturgy and prayer.

Essential Duties: 

• Reviews liturgical needs of the Diocese and makes recommendations to the bishop. Offers evaluation and recommendations regarding materials from the International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), the U.S. Bishop’s Committee on Divine Worship (CDW), and other liturgical and catechetical publishers.
• Facilitates workshops, practical training, and other formation opportunities for clergy, parish liturgical leadership and ministers, musicians and choirs, ministers to the Hispanic community, RCIA teams, youth ministers, and catechists to facilitate pastorate efforts to satisfy Uniting in Heart liturgical / spiritual objectives. 
• Recommends policy, practice, and resources in the areas of worship and liturgical/sacramental catechesis in cooperation with various Diocesan offices.
• Collaborates with the masters of ceremony and parish staff in the planning and coordination of major Diocesan liturgies: the Chrism Mass; the Rite of Election; the Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates; ordinations; and the Liturgy of the Hours at which the bishop presides.
• Provides consultation services for questions and issues on worship, liturgy, the catechumenate, sacred music, liturgical inculturation, and the building and renovation of liturgical spaces.
• Promotes continuing implementation of liturgical renewal in the Diocese and communicates to the Diocesan staff any significant trends, resources, and developments in liturgy.
• Maintains memberships with the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (including Region VII activities), National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and other organizations as approved.
• Remains current on knowledge of Church documents and national trends regarding liturgy, liturgical catechesis, sacred music, and the catechumenate.
• Prepares and administers the annual office budget and supervises staff of the Office of Divine Worship and Liturgical Formation.
• Remains in continuous contact with their diocesan counterparts in the other Indiana diocese.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in theology, liturgy, or a related area preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Possess a working knowledge of current liturgical documents, rituals and resources.
• Experience as a parish liturgical coordinator or director strongly desired. 
• Practicing Catholic in good standing who respects and upholds Church teaching.
• Well-acquainted with Sacred Scripture, Church documents on liturgy and catechesis, and liturgical resources.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to collaborate with other offices.
• Strong mentoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.
• Able to continue with professional development that will enhance professional growth of parish liturgy and ministries.
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org

Pastorate Consultant
Chancery
Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Pastorate Consultant to be responsible for the  successful transition and implementation of the Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan into the pastorate and Catholic school structures. This role will provide guidance and assistance to the transitional activities associated with implementing the Uniting in Heart plan and serve as a coach to pastoral leaders including but not limited to clergy.

Essential Duties: 

1. Serve as an advocate for the Bishop’s Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan based on the 3 Pillars of Mission, Community and Witness.
2. Learn, implement, and follow the elements of the Guiding Change model.
3. Maintain consistent communication with the pastors and pastorate teams so as to understand their needs, strengths and opportunities for improvement.  Build a strong and trustworthy relationship with assigned pastorates.
4. Travels to diocesan church communities to provide assistance to pastors and parish transition teams as they build their pastorate leadership team, form their new pastoral, and finance councils.
5. Serves as a resource to the development, implementation and updating of the pastorate pastoral plan.
6. Provides support for Catholic schools in the implementation of Uniting in Heart Pastoral Plan.
7. Participate in all leadership and formational activities in order to adopt the same habits, practices and standards required of the pastorates.
8. Provide guidance to ensure that the leadership team formation/training and adoption of the core values of the Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan are implemented and followed through at the pastorate level.
9. Assess impact and adoption of all formation, processes and standards associated with the Uniting in Heart 2030 Pastoral Plan.
10. Attend training for and become an advocate for the Catholic Standards for Excellence.
11. Understand and advocate for unified business systems and technology platforms and ensure standardization throughout the diocese.
12. Serve as a liaison between the diocese and pastorates to communicate the ways they are struggling and where they are succeeding. Coordinate with diocesan offices to assist the pastorates as needed. 
13. Serves as a source of stability and confidence that pastors and leadership teams may rely upon through a time of change; keeping a pulse on the engagement of the changing faith communities and helping implement solutions when they are faced with troublesome situations.

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience
• 3-5 years’ professional experience in leadership and organizational management
• Experience in a parish setting or working within ministry preferred
• Experience as a member or working with a parish pastoral or finance council preferred
• Experience in a high volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment; able to manage multiple projects/tasks and deadlines with ease.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Theological studies a plus

Freelance Writers 
The Catholic Moment
Lafayette, IN

The Catholic Moment is currently looking for freelance writers who could contribute stories for our faith-filled, themed, biweekly newspaper. Those who have previous experience writing third-person, feature stories are encouraged to send a writing sample to moment@dol-in.org. Please also include your home pastorate and involvement with your parish/background with the Faith. At this time we are not looking for first-person reflections.